Bulgaria's new booming resort
Open trees & some good off-piste
Good park & halfpipe
Some flats low down but well-pisted
Some good blue runs and long Ski Road
Bansko is exceptionally good value
Heavy investment in the lift system and on the slope facilities have seen Jasná rise to be one of the best resorts in Central Europe over the past few years!
Just take the time to find the chutes
Small park, good natural terrain
Limited but varying
Kamchatka is a peninsula at the Far East of Russia close to Alaska. Apart from volcanoes and geysers the region is famous for great heliriding opportunities. Advanced riders from all over the world come to Kamchatka during December - March to experience the untouched snow-fields.
Amazing experience
Just natural
none
Great unkown resort for a few days
Varied
Ok if your a nutter
Good long Pistes
Cheap with a pioneering feel. Kasprowy Wierch easily the standout area
Big open bowls in Kasprowy
Expect nothing laid on
Well maintained but not testing
The most comfortable Russian resort, located just 45 km from the Black Sea. The beginners will like the long and easy runs through the picturesque forests and advanced riders will find some good heliboarding and off-piste opportunities. The climate is great, because the sea is nearby, however, it might be...
You'll need to hike or heli for the best
Nothing laid on
Wide but not testing
Easily the best area in Zakopane and the only one the resembles a decent sized resort. Cable-car very busy so book in advance or get up early
Best area, Some good bowls
Nothing but some natural
Longest slopes in area
Freerider's dream: lots of perfect and unexplored off-piste terrain. The only letdown is the long lift queues and badly maintained runs, but you won't notice if there's lots of snow.
read more about Elbrus and ChegetBecause of the earliest powder in Russia (starting from November) and dry climate, Sheregesh is among the best in Russia for advanced freeriders or for powder fans. Others will be ruled out by the poor, overpriced service and remote location of the resort.
One of the best in russua
Nothin laid on
Not vast
Overall, a good place for beginners and those, who want a city-break from Moscow or to try out the new equipment before going to the mountains.
Forget it
Usually has a park or two
too short