Backcountry Skiing in Russia
Russia is an impossibly vast land full of every landscape imaginable, with mountains and snow covering much of the country. Backcountry skiing is one of the best ways to explore this massive and mysterious place.
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There are many reasons for choosing Backcountry Skiing in Russia
Russia experiences extremely cold temperatures and heavy snowfall for much of the year, with few areas not affected by this. This results in vast tracts of backcountry skiing areas being available, with an abundance of mountains and backcountry areas stretching from near Moscow and St. Petersburg all the way to Siberia.
Good to know:
Country Code
+7
Language
Russian
Currency
Russian Ruble
How to get there
Flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg from major European and Asian hubs
Best time to visit
February-May, when the snowfall is heaviest and the temperatures not as extreme
Weather
Cold for most of the year, with Summer temperatures averaging around 20 degrees celsius, while Winters are long and harsh, with extreme cold the norm in most of the country
More info about Backcountry Skiing in Russia:
Some of the weather conditions in Russia can be extremely harsh and brutal, with freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall a common occurrence. Please take all necessary precautions to ensure you are not caught out by these conditions. Some of the backcountry skiing can be very difficult, so please make sure you are in very good physical conditions before undertaking these trips. Each region of Russia contains very distinctive and unique cultures, with some bearing no relation to others. Please be mindful of the local customs and traditions, so as to foster better relationships with the local people
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