Splitboarding in Turkey: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Discover beautiful scenery, varied terrains and perfect powder in Turkey’s northern mountain ranges!
From the Pontic Mountains to Ayder, Kaçkar Dağı and beyond, there are plentiful splitboarding opportunities in Turkey. Take advantage of great powder conditions due to the unique geography as well as stunning and diverse landscapes when you trek out beyond the resorts on your splitboard. “Compare and book a certified guide for your Splitboarding trip with Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our Splitboarding selection. The mountains are calling!
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FAQs: Splitboarding in Turkey
What should I know about Splitboarding Turkey?
Beautiful landscaped defined by rugged mountains and the Black Sea and gorgeous valleys define the north of Turkey. Exploring this landscape on a splitboard is a great way to combine seeing some excellent scenery and snowboarding down a variety of snow-covered slopes.
Head to Ayder while you;’re there and enjoy natural springs when you’re not out on the slopes. Splitboarding here is very versatile. Enjoy lift assisted access for single-day trips near resort areas or head out into the backcountry for a hut-to-hut expedition and see even more of this scenic spot.
If you’re up for it, take your skins and head up Kaçkar Dağı, toward the west of the range, before speeding down the peak’s slopes and enjoying all of the corresponding views.
Why should I choose Turkey for my Splitboarding adventure?
Stunning scenery
The deep valleys and high snow-capped peaks of Turkey;s northern mountains are the ideal backdrop for any splitboarding expedition. Forests, rivers and lakes provide excellent scenery to explore on a splitboard and views are plentiful as you speed down mountain slopes anywhere in the range.
Avoid the crowds
Unlike many other popular European splitboarding destinations, coming here brings you the advantage of less competition for the slopes. Enjoy less waiting time at lifts and fewer encounters with other skiers in the backcountry, meaning much more untouched powder for you to enjoy.
Perfect powder
Due to the unique location of Turkey’s northernmost mountains, low pressure storms frequently come off of the Black Sea deposit plenty of high-quality powder during the winter months. These snowpacks allow for long and uninterrupted runs through the mountains and their foothills.
What can I expect from the weather in Turkey?
During the winter, northern Turkey is fairly warm. Average temperatures sit 5 or so degrees above freezing. Temperatures dip as you head farther up into the mountains, so snow sticks. Winter also tends to be the wettest time of year, with plenty of snow falling throughout ski season.
How do I get there
Getting to the northwest of Turkey for heliskiing usually begins with a flight into the Ataturk International Airport (IST) in Istanbul. From here you will generally fly into Trabzon Airport (TZX) before meeting with your guide and heading to your final destination.
Which language is predominantly spoken in Turkey?
Turkish
What’s the country code of Turkey?
+90
What currency is accepted in Turkey?
Turkish lira (TRY)
What’s the high season for Splitboarding in Turkey?
January to March. Some guides offer trips, depending on snow conditions, ranging from December to May, however.
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