Irkutsk: Paradise for Downslope Skiing

Irkutsk is the capital of Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, with a history of more than 300 years. This is the largest industrial city, and hub for transportation and trade in Siberia, also the second largest city in Eastern Siberia. Irkutsk has a continental climate and therefore experiences annually long period of coldness. The climate also endows Irkutsk with unique natural conditions for organizing winter games.

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With its natural conditions, Irkutsk focuses much on tourism, especially on the field of downslope skiing leisure sports. There are many downslope skiing centers in Irkutsk, providing comprehensive service in winter games for tourists.

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With a height of 1,004 meters, Sobolinaya Mountain (Gora Sobolinaya), 150 kilometers away from Irkutsk's city center, is on the southern shore of Lake Baikal. A ski resort bearing the name of "Sobolinaya" is. Skiing season there lasts until the beginning of May. Tracks with various difficulties enable both skilled skiers and those who never tried skiing before to dash over the ground. If you would like to enjoy the romance of winter there, the fastest way is no doubt to take the airplane. However, if you choose to take the train, the great scenery along the railway will definitely impress you.

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Town of Listvyanka is at the junction of Lake Baikal and Angara River, which is a town developed specifically for tourism. The town is well equipped with infrastructure and provides a variety of services. In winter, no winter games enthusiasts will choose to miss to experience the skiing resort here. Those enjoying downslope skiing can reach the top of the mountain easily by taking cable car and enjoying the scenery rather than climbing with all essential yet heavy belongings for skiing. When January is about to end, don't miss the chance to skate and enjoy dog-sledding on the frozen surface of Baikal Lake.