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A snowmobile parked near a bustling ski resort in Big Wood Kirovsk Russia complete with a ski lift indicating a popular winter sports scene.
A snowmobile parked near a bustling ski resort in Big Wood Kirovsk Russia complete with a ski lift indicating a popular winter sports scene.
A winter scene in Big Wood Kirovsk Russia featuring a chalet amidst a bustling ski resort. Skiers glide down the snowy slopes while others ascend using the near ski lift.
A winter sports scene at Big Wood, Murmansk, Russia with a skier and a group of people, possibly a family, enjoying their time skiing at the resort.
Big Wood in Russia - a person on a snowboard in the mountains.
Big Wood in Russia - a person on a snowboard in the snow.
Skier enjoying a run at the charming ski resort in Big Wood, Kirovsk, Russia, surrounded by snow-covered slopes and chalets.
Snapshot of Big Wood ski resort in Kirovsk, Russia, showcasing a vibrant winter sports scene. Snow-covered slopes are dotted with skiers, promoting the aura of an active winter sports centre.

Big Wood Overview

Big Wood Ski Resort is a stunning destination that offers an exceptional skiing experience, embraced by the scenic beauty of the Kola Peninsula. Reviews consistently echo the sentiment that this resort is a place where one can truly feel free, with its breathtaking vistas and immaculate snow conditions taking center stage.

The resort is equipped with an efficient lift system, offering both cabins and comfortable chairs, and transporting visitors to the starting points of several blue and red trails. A highlight mentioned in many reviews is the fabulous view from the lift, which can be enjoyed despite the inconvenience of frozen cabin windows. The resort is committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of its guests, with staff carefully monitoring the weather and ski conditions.

Visitors are particularly captivated by the quality of the snow and the joy of the descent, describing the crunch of the snow and the interplay with sunlight as an unparalleled sensory delight. For both seasoned skiers and beginners, the wide, well-prepared slopes make for an ideal environment to learn and hone one's technique.

The resort’s beauty is not just limited to its slopes - it extends to the surrounding landscape as well. The hills, adorned with snow caps, present a picturesque view that is often described as "a fairy tale for the soul". Whether one is a skier, snowboarder, or simply a nature lover, the resort provides an unforgettable experience.

In addition to its natural beauty, the resort also offers unique attractions such as a sword in the stone and a throne made of broken skis at the top. A visit to Big Wood is not just about skiing – it’s about immersing oneself in an atmosphere of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty. The reviews assert that to truly appreciate all that Big Wood has to offer, one must visit and experience it for oneself. After all, as one visitor eloquently put it: "The only things better than mountains are mountains".

Key insights

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Skiable Terrain

610
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

31.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

11
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
45.0%
Intermediate
41.0%
Expert
14.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

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Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Frequently asked questions about Big Wood

Where is Big Wood?

Big Wood is a ski resort in Northwest Russia, Kirovsk, Murmansk Oblast, Russian Federation, at coordinates 67.6100, 33.7000.

How many lifts does Big Wood have?

Big Wood has 11 lifts, serving 31 km of marked runs and 610 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Big Wood?

Big Wood has a peak elevation of 1,061 m, a base elevation of 386 m and a vertical drop of 675 m.

How is Big Wood rated?

ShredIndex rates Big Wood 61.2 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

Reviews

Real experiences from visitors to this resort

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610 ac

Skiable Terrain

31km

Total Run Distance

11total

Number of Lifts

1061m

Peak Elevation

675m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

349.1cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: November (60.8cm)
60.8cm
Nov
50.8cm
Dec
53.3cm
Jan
50.5cm
Feb
49.6cm
Mar
40.3cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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