One of the Krasnaya Polyana resorts, extremely popular due to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi is Gornaya Karousel. Mountain Carousel has all the specifications requested by the Olympic committee, making it a perfect snowboarding destination.
The resort is found on the northern slope of the mountain Aibga range and offers 8 tracks that cover 12 km/7.8 mi of terrain. The 7 tracks are for varying ski levels (intermediate snowboarders 2, advanced 3, experts 1, novices 1 track) and the 8th is a black track, the only one found yet in Krasnaya Polyana.
The entire area is served by 5 lifts. The 2 recent adds of chairlifts drive you to the lowest part of the summit of Chernaya Piramida, while the rest 3 gondola type lifts take you up to 2200 m/7217 ft. If you are a freeride snowboarder and prefer big jumps and tricks, there is a freeride area especially made for you.
One unique feature of the resort is that the snow does not melt until mid summer. This fact attracts a lot of snowboarding enthusiasts, who prefer to observe the majestic scenery in spring or summer. The facility includes snowboarding lessons and rentals with instructors to teach you how to use your board.
All of the above combined with the cafes in two levels and other amenities make Gornaya Karousel a first class snowboarding destination.
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