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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

6 insights available

Peak Elevation

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Maximum skiing elevation
Max: 6767 m

Number of Lifts

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Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

Total Run Distance

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

Vertical Drop

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Maximum vertical descent distance
Max: 3167 m

Base Elevation

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Starting elevation of ski area
Max: 4000 m

Skiable Terrain

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Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Terrain Difficulty

Expert
17.0%
Intermediate
31.0%
Beginner
50.0%

Features

1 feature available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Comments

Real experiences from visitors to this resort

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Peak Elevation

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Total Run Distance

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Vertical Drop

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Base Elevation

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Skiable Terrain

343cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: November (57.6cm)
57.6cm
Nov
55.4cm
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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