The unique climate of Krasnaya Polyana and its height above sea level allowed a small village near Adler to become the most popular ski resort in the Russian Caucasus. The sports season in Krasnaya Polyana starts in early December, and comfortable skiing continues until mid-April.
About weather and nature
Located at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, Krasnaya Polyana is especially popular with novice skiers and snowboarders. The local slopes are not as steep as in the Elbrus region, and therefore even green beginners can try their hand at its slopes without any risk.
The snow cover on the Krasnaya Polyana ski track is inferior to the cover at the alpine resorts. This is due to the frequent thaws, turning the snow-white light virgin soil into wet and heavy. This is what the slopes of Krasnaya Polyana especially "sin" towards by the end of the season.
The advantages of the resort are an excellent mild climate and pleasant temperature indicators even in the height of winter. January does not bring severe frosts and thermometers do not drop below -10 degrees. The undoubted advantages of the ski season in Krasnaya Polyana include a large number of sunny days, and the opportunity to go freestyle.
Off-slope entertainment
For those who have decided to spend their holidays at the Sochi ski resort, Krasnaya Polyana has prepared a lot of entertainment. There is something to see and where to visit at any time of the year.
For example, the best season in Krasnaya Polyana for tasting and buying Sochi honey is late summer and early autumn. During this time, the local bee nursery restocks the store that sells beekeeping products. It is Krasnopolyansky honey that is especially appreciated by connoisseurs, because bees collect nectar for it in ecologically clean corners of the Caucasian valleys.
The ski season in Krasnaya Polyana also includes weekly "Snow Shows" at the resort. Many professional athletes take part in them. There is also a place to relax for those who keep scores of personal records not only on sports topics. On the slopes of the resort, the highest bar in the country is equipped and you can taste the cocktail of the day here at an altitude of 1144 meters.
For lovers of traditional entertainment, as part of their winter holidays, Krasnaya Polyana offers sleigh rides, excursions over the peaks of the Caucasus by helicopter, paragliding and a hot Russian bath with birch brooms.
