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Baikalsk-Sobolinaya

Great location on the shore of Siberian Baikal lake (the deepest and biggest lake in the world) and just a few minutes walk from the Trans-Siberian railway make it a very interesting spot if you are also after sightseeing, winter fishing, or trekking. However, if your goal is to snowboard only, the resort may seem a bit small.

Rating overall

5/10

Baikalsk-Sobolinaya

Baikalsk-Sobolinaya / Photo: Baikalsk-Sobolinaya

Freeriding

There is some off-piste terrain, but it's all covered with dense forest, so the local snowboarders prefer heli-skiing tours to the nearby Mamai mountains where you can get 5 hours of powder snow freeride for $300.

Freestyle

Might like some spots at the forest, and there's also a big air at the bottom of the mountain. Baikalsk regularly holds freestyle championships, check out their website for the schedule.

Pistes

Will enjoy the place, as most of the runs are long and flat, there's usually enough snow and most runs are well-maintained. By the way, Baikalsk is the only resort in Siberia where you can rent hardboot snowboard equipment.

Beginners

Will be satisfied with long easy runs at the bottom of the mountain.

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