Skiing in summer. Roller skis. How much does a ski pass cost per day?

How to choose the right roller skis?

Roller skis were created so that during the off-season, skiers could provide themselves with additional exercise, similar to training on skis. Today, thanks to the development of roller skis, they have become a unique sport, the essence of which comes down to racing on roller skis. In Europe, this sport has become popular in almost all cities. In addition, roller skis are increasingly being used by outdoor enthusiasts.

Today they produce a wide variety of types of roller skis, so everyone can choose what best suits their ideas about what modern roller skis should be. However, if you are going to purchase the first roller skis in your life, we advise you to pay attention to the following points.

First of all, you should know that roller skis are divided into two types: classic and skate. In addition, roller skis can be racing and training. If you are a beginner, then it would be best for you to purchase a training model. Of course, this division is relative, because there are also so-called combined models that combine the characteristics of various types of roller skis.

If we talk about training roller skis, it should be noted that they should correspond to the ski stroke as much as possible. To ensure this, special retarding devices, also called Speed ​​Reducers, are usually installed on such models. Due to these decelerators, the speed of movement will match the speed of the skis as much as possible. At the same time, the wheels of training roller skis are made of soft components, which significantly reduces vibrations, increasing traction. In addition, the frame of such a rollerski can imitate the peculiar deflection of a ski.

Racing roller skis are models capable of reaching maximum speed. At the same time, these models are quite light in weight; in addition, these rollers are equipped with a short rigid frame and wheels with a fairly large diameter.

They differ from classic models of roller skis, first of all, in that a ratchet is installed in one pair of wheels, the purpose of which is to block the wheels from rotating backwards. The stability of roller skates is increased due to the fact that they are equipped with wheels that are quite wide.

Design features of roller skates.

Most often, roller skis consist of the following fundamental components, namely: a ski binding and a frame with wheels. When making wheels, two types of materials are usually used: rubber and polyurethane. Rubber has excellent performance characteristics, including, for example, high elasticity. The elasticity ensures comfort and smoothness during movement. In addition, rubber wheels significantly reduce vibration, because rubber has excellent adhesion to asphalt, but this may reduce the speed of roller skis somewhat. That is why. Rubber wheels are usually installed on classic-type roller skates.

It is also worth noting that rubber wheels should not be installed on skate rollers, since with a powerful push, they can be significantly deformed, which will lead to rapid wear of the wheels.

Polyurethane wheels are stiffer than rubber wheels. They are less subject to wear. In addition, polyurethane wheels react quite sharply to various lateral shocks. It should also be noted that polyurethane is of the highest quality, which results in excellent handling on the road. Thus, polyurethane wheels are perfect for roller skates.

As we have already noted, another important component of roller skates is the frame itself. After all, it is with its help that force is transmitted from the wheels to the legs. If we talk about the main characteristics of roller skates, we can note such parameters as length, weight and stiffness. The length of the frame determines how roller skis stay on the road; the longer it is, the more stable the roller skis ride. In addition, long frame lengths can significantly reduce vibration. If we talk about skating rollers, the optimal frame length for them will be 65 cm; classic type rollers have a frame of more than 70 cm.

In addition, the frame must be flexible and rigid. Roller skates with flexible frames match the performance of a real ski to the maximum extent possible. Most often, such rollers are used to learn how to use this technique correctly.

In addition, a flexible frame can also dampen vibration quite well, making it possible to ride roller skis with flexible frames over long distances. However, flexible frames are not reliable. When choosing roller skates with such frames, take into account the weight of the person who will ride these skates. Weight should not exceed 70 kg. If a person weighs more, then the frame may simply not support it.

The rigid type frame is most often made of aluminum alloy, which ensures its reliability. In addition, it is quite easier to control roller skates with a similar frame. During movement, the legs are subject to significant stress. These rollers are most often used in racing competitions.

The main function of roller skis is to ensure maximum speed when moving. However, the speed should not exceed the current world and Russian standards. According to these standards, the minimum distance that must be between the axles is 53 cm, while the maximum wheel diameter is 10 cm.

In the Russian Federation, competitions on roller skis can only be carried out on those models that are strictly specified. For example, summer competitions can be carried out using roller skis of the Marwe No. 6 models.

It is also worth noting that standing on roller skates, the athlete will be several centimeters higher than if he were standing on skis. That is why, when choosing roller skis, you need to pay attention to whether you can maintain your balance on them.

If you purchase racing roller skis, you expect that the roller skis will develop maximum speed; if you need a roller ski for training, then it is best to give preference to roller skis on which you can easily maintain your balance. These roller skis will allow you to avoid various injuries.

Roller skis designed for classic skiing must be stable enough so that you do not fall when pushed. Typically, the frame length of classic roller skates is 70 cm, while the wheels are quite wide, which provides additional stability. Such a frame, in combination with wide wheels made of fairly soft rubber, ensures a smooth and soft ride, which prevents falls.

Classic roller skates are, for example, models such as Elpex Wasa 610 and SkiSkett Bull.

If we talk about high-speed options, we can note such models as: Elpex Team 610 and SkiSkett Nord. These roller skis have harder tires and narrower wheels. With these roller skates you will be able to take part in racing competitions.

If you are a participant in sprint racing, we advise you to opt for classic roller ski models, for example, a model such as the SkiSkett BITURBO. The high stability of this model is due to. First of all, the fact that the roller has a three-wheeled design, in addition, the model is equipped with polyurethane wheels with a ratchet, which also ensures high rigidity and low friction on the road. It should be noted that a ratchet is quite expensive, which is why replacing wheels will often be equivalent to half the cost of new rollers. If you are not willing to pay that amount to replace wheels, we recommend choosing models with waterproof bearings.

How to choose rollers for skating?

When choosing models designed for skating, pay attention to whether the model you choose has two narrow, large-diameter wheels. If yes, then this roller is perfect for skating. In addition, for skating, it is best to choose roller skis with polyurethane wheels (model Start Skating 71). In addition, a model such as SkiSkiSkett Fire is quite similar in technical characteristics; the only thing that distinguishes it from the Start Skating 71 model is a larger set of stand options.

If we talk about racing models, it can be noted that they are mainly characterized by narrow wheels, the width of which usually does not exceed 2 cm; such a width can significantly reduce friction with the asphalt surface.

In this case, the diameter is usually 10 cm; by the way, this diameter is considered the maximum permissible according to international standards. The length of the platform is usually 53 cm, the minimum acceptable according to the same standards.

It is also worth noting that today such a model of roller skis as SkiSkett is quite popular. Moreover, it is presented in several configuration options, which allows everyone to choose what they like.

Racing SkiSkett models feature off-center bindings that are positioned so that the center of gravity of the skate is aligned with the center of the skier's boot, resulting in maximum impact load. It turns out that this design makes it possible to distribute the load on the wheels evenly, therefore, due to the least total resistance, the highest speed is ensured.

High-speed roller skis, which have a short platform combined with high wheels, as well as a mount that is not installed at the center of gravity, require a special pushing technique that differs from skiing technique.

However, do not forget that high speeds can cause various falls and injuries, which is why if you need roller skates for daily training, then it is better not to take these models.

Roller skis are special.

A typical training session on roller skis lasts on average more than 3 hours, during all this time the athlete experiences certain inconvenience due to the existing vibration. In order to minimize vibration, we advise you to opt for models such as Elpex F1, Elpex OFF ROAD. Elpex OFF ROAD has fairly powerful wheels, the diameter of which is more than 15 cm, while the wheels themselves are covered with solid, fairly soft rubber.

Roller skis were once produced for off-road use. These rollers had wheels with a diameter of 20 cm. However, these models also differed in their significant weight, which was 4 kg. Today, some foreign companies produce this kind of roller skates, although finding them is very problematic.

In our sports store you can always buy roller skis of any class and purpose.

Winter in the central part of our country is relatively short - you will start skiing for the first time at the end of November, and already in April, take off your skis and start preparing for summer.

What should a skier do in the summer so that the skills acquired during the winter are not forgotten? First of all, it is necessary to put all ski property in complete order - skis, shoes, poles, ski suit. They need to be cleaned of dust and dirt, thoroughly wiped, dried, and ventilated. Skis for the summer are impregnated with tar or resin, and boots with a special ointment or fish oil.

The process of impregnating skis is simple - a thin layer of lubricant is applied to the sliding surface of the skis. This is best done with a linen cloth or brush. In order for the wood to better absorb the lubricant, the ski is preheated either on a gas stove or using a blowtorch. The lubricant is applied in several stages until the entire surface takes on the same dark brown color. After soaking, the skis are dried, and then, tying them together and placing a spacer between them, they are put away in a dark but dry place. It is best to store them by hanging them on a nail.

Shoes, cleaned of dust, are carefully inspected to see if they are intact. If necessary, they repair it and then lubricate it. It is better to warm up a special waterproof ointment or fish oil before use. During the lubrication process, which continues until the skin absorbs the fat, you need to make sure that the ointment is applied evenly to all areas. The sole also needs to be lubricated. It is good to wipe it several times with the remnants of ordinary sunflower oil. This type of lubricant preserves the sole well. Boots prepared for summer storage are tied together with laces and then hung in a dry and dark place.

In mid-summer, skis and boots should be inspected and, if necessary, re-soaked with lubricant. In cases where there is no tar or resin, liquid ski ointment can replace them.

Ski poles are also checked. They look at the condition of the rings, pins, and belts. If any part becomes unusable, it is either repaired or replaced with a new one. Dust and dirt are wiped off the sticks, leather and metal parts are greased, and then the sticks are also hung on a nail. This way they won’t disturb anyone, and, besides, the sticks won’t get bent in this state. Bamboo sticks should not be placed in a very dry place, otherwise they may crack and deteriorate.

You need to collect ski wax, warm socks, mittens and a hat in a certain place.

So, all the equipment is in complete order, and now you can seriously think about what is the best thing for a skier to do in the summer.

Let's start with morning exercises. It is absolutely mandatory throughout the year. If you wish, you can change the set of exercises every week. But this is optional. It is important to give work to the muscles of the whole body every time, and primarily to the muscles of the abdomen and legs. For this purpose, various bendings, squats on one and two legs, and squats on the arms are done. The abdominal muscles are strengthened mainly with exercises that give them a noticeable load. These include all types of exercises performed from a supine position and associated with raising the legs and torso.

To strengthen your arms, exercise with dumbbells. If you don't have them, you can replace them. They do it this way: they pass a rope through a block, at the end of which a small bag of sand or pebbles is suspended (they lift the load on the block with one or two hands). This device is also convenient because you can take it with you on walks. A suitable place for hanging the block is chosen, and sand or pebbles are poured into the bag. After working out, the block is removed, sand and pebbles are poured out of the bag, and the bag is put back into the suitcase or backpack.

In summer, there are ample opportunities for hiking, fishing trips, and swimming. All this is very useful for skiers. Experienced skiers never take a break between winter and summer. In the spring, after the end of the competition season, they continue skiing. On sunny days such walks are especially pleasant and useful. At this time the snow still lingers, especially in the forest, and the air is unusually clean. During these walks, many skiers are engaged, as they say in sports circles, in practicing individual skiing techniques.

When all the snow has melted, it’s time for cross-country, or, in other words, cross-country running. This type of athletics is accessible and useful to everyone. It is practiced by both adults and schoolchildren, swimmers and football players, gymnasts and track and field athletes, wrestlers and weightlifters, cyclists and rowers.

Running over rough terrain, in the forest or in the park, where the air is clean from dust and other impurities, improves health and is very beneficial for the body; it develops not only the muscles of the legs, but also the muscles of the whole body. People who regularly engage in cross-country activities have excellent lung development, and the activity of the heart and blood vessels is strengthened. Anyone who runs cross-country in the spring or fall can engage in any sport - his body is well prepared for such activities.

Cross-country skis are convenient because any terrain is suitable for them. Before starting to run, cross-country athletes perform several gymnastic exercises. They are approximately the same as in morning exercises: bending the body forward and to the sides, stretching, swinging movements of the arms and legs, squats, various jumps. This takes approximately 10-12 minutes. Then the running begins. It differs from running on a track in the variety of movements. The changing profile of the terrain allows you to either run at an even pace, then rush downhill or climb a steep slope, or even just walk at a normal pace.

Depending on the conditions, the running rhythm will change. In one case he is calm, in another he is impetuous. Cross-country is not only continuous running: it can alternate with fast walking, which is very appropriate in cases where you need to calm your breathing.

To begin with, the duration of the cross-country, including time for gymnastic exercises, should be about an hour. Gradually the duration is increased to two or more hours. At the end of the run, you don’t need to get dressed right away - you first need to calm your breathing. In spring and autumn, cross-country races are carried out once or twice a week; in summer, once is enough. During a cross-country race, you don’t need to run until you get tired—light fatigue is enough.

We dwelled on cross-country in such detail for the reason that this is one of the most accessible and most necessary exercises. For a beginner skier, cross-country running will be very useful. It will develop him physically and give him many necessary skills, which will then be useful in the winter during skiing.

A skier needs to have strong legs and strong arms. They are developed with all kinds of exercises. Sawing and chopping wood are very popular among skiers. Experienced athletes can also find special devices for developing strength - one of them consists of a block and a weight. Using this apparatus, you can lift a load by pulling the ropes either with both hands at once, as with a simultaneous move, or alternately with your right and left hands.

They also exercise with a load. Carrying a kettlebell or barbell with you is inconvenient. In this case, do this. Take an oblong, small bag made of canvas or canvas and, having arrived at the place where the lesson is planned to be held, pour sand, earth or pebbles into the bag. The bag is tied, and you get a projectile with which you can do a wide variety of exercises, and not only alone, but also with friends.

The sandbag is lifted with one and two hands. Lift it with your foot, placing the bag on your thigh. The bag is thrown in front of you and behind your back, and thrown like a ball to each other. Classes are over, the contents are emptied from the bag and the bag is put away in a suitcase or backpack until the next class.

We have mentioned only some of the exercises available to everyone. But there are a lot of them. Skiers engage in cycling or kayaking and pleasure boating. Athletics is also popular among skiers, but they do it not to compete in competitions, but to develop endurance and speed. The closer the end of summer is, the clearer the signs of approaching autumn become, and behind it the shadow of winter is visible. You will meet her not as a beginner, but as an experienced athlete who has had a good summer and, full of strength and energy, is waiting for the first snow to go hiking on fresh ski tracks.

During the summer months you have become much stronger. Your muscles have become harder. You can easily walk dozens of kilometers with a backpack on your shoulders.

And yet, before each new season, skiers are overcome with anxiety. They start training even before the snow, and the main place in them is once again occupied by cross-country. But they are now carried out more often two, three, or even four times a week. You don’t need so many cross-countries, but it’s still good to increase their number to two per week, not counting classes on days off.

In classes, a large place is given to so-called special exercises. You have already done them during exercise or in pre-cross exercises. However, now, in the fall, the number of repetitions of each of them increases. More and more load must be given to the legs. Squats on one and two legs should be done not only more often, but also with a load, that is, putting some kind of load on your shoulders, for example a bag of sand.

Skiers pay so much attention to strengthening their legs for the reason that the main work while skiing falls on the legs and the better they are prepared for this, the more complete ski trips will be at the beginning of winter.

There are special exercises for the arms. In the fall, exercises are often done with weights or using so-called rubber shock absorbers. They are made from elastic rubber, for example from old bicycle or car tubes. The thickness of the rubber is determined by its elasticity and is selected depending on the strength of the practitioner. Using shock absorbers is simple - the middle or end of a rubber band or tube is firmly attached to a post, fence, tree, door handle or steam heating radiator, and then the exercises begin. The advantage of rubber shock absorbers is that they require force not only when they are stretched, but also when they are released.

A significant portion of fall training takes place outdoors; In this regard, you need to take care of your clothes. Many skiers use their winter suits for practice. They protect them well from wind and dampness and are comfortable as they do not restrict movement. Ski boots, in turn, protect your feet from dampness. But it’s still better to have separate shoes for autumn.

Old shoes with a small heel are quite suitable for this purpose.

Mittens and warm socks, a winter cap complete the skier's outfit for autumn activities.

In the fall, classes can be held in any park, on the territory of the stadium, and on weekends it is best to go somewhere closer to the place of winter walks. You should also use the gym, where it is convenient to perform the entire preliminary part of each lesson - gymnastic exercises.

The duration of autumn classes increases slightly as winter approaches, reaching up to an hour or more.

Everyone who plays sports or exercises is required to undergo a medical examination and learn about their state of health. You should maintain constant contact with your doctor, consult with him, and it is absolutely necessary to seek medical help at the slightest ailment.

As soon as the first snow appears, you can already get on your skis and try to see if you have forgotten those skills that you spent so much time learning the previous winter. When enough snow has already fallen, that is, it covers the ground so that you can ski without the risk of tearing them off on the ground, training begins.

One of our strongest skiers advises to conduct two to three training sessions a week at the beginning of winter. The duration of each of them is 40-50 minutes. You need to start your training by skiing on a good ski track for 5-7 minutes. After this, it is useful to walk for 10-15 minutes in deep snow. This type of walking strengthens the muscles and ligaments of the legs.

During the first training, it is especially important to pay attention to correct and free movement with alternating and simultaneous movements. While trying to perform each technique correctly, you need to avoid unnecessary tension. The ability to relax your muscles while running not only makes your movements easier, but also allows you to use your energy more economically. Before starting classes, it’s good to do a little preparation and perform gymnastic exercises you already know. After the first training sessions, which will show how the skills lost over the summer have been restored, you can slightly change the content of the classes, increasing both the length of the distance covered and the pace of walking.

It is good to include three or four accelerated runs lasting from 30 to 40 minutes, both in deep snow and on good, groomed ski tracks.

On weekends, you should definitely go for long walks. It is advisable to choose a place for walking so that you can walk not only on a flat surface, but also ride down hills. This will allow you to combine a walk with studying the technique of ascents and descents and further improving all skiing techniques.

The duration of training gradually increases and by the middle of winter reaches one and a half hours. After each lesson it is useful to take a quiet walk. Such walks calm the body after a strenuous run and bring it back to its normal state.

To check the correctness of preparation, control competitions, or, as athletes call them, assessments, are usually held in a school section or sports club. Such a test at a distance equal to that expected in the next competition will allow one to judge the readiness of the young skier.

It is recommended to compete at least twice a month. Moreover, in the intervals between them you definitely need to train. The plan for each workout can be the same as mentioned above, but with the difference that high-speed jogging will occupy a larger place in it, and the time for training itself will increase. To gain confidence, you need to participate more often in cross-country skiing, relay races, and school and district competitions. Masters and qualified skiers of junior sports categories try to train in any weather: snowfall, thaw, and ice. This is what a young skier should do.

When you watch experienced athletes rushing down a mountain, you can’t help but admire their agility, and sometimes fearlessness.

Every flat skier needs to get acquainted with the slalom technique, which we have already talked about.

You need to start getting acquainted with slalom from the simplest. You often see how young people themselves organize competitions that have something in common with slalom: they slide down a pre-planned path, on which individual bushes or stumps are located in a certain order. And if such a competition is organized on a clean slope, then ski poles, poles or branches are placed in the form of obstacles. These fun competitive games are very rewarding.

To begin with, you can set yourself the task of driving through one gate, and then their number is increased. The gates are placed at a distance of 5-10 meters from each other. It is somewhat more difficult to go around gates or poles on the right or left side. As you master this descent, the conditions will become more difficult. Even on simple distances where there are no steep slopes, you will not only have fun, but also acquire useful skills that will always be useful to you.

During a normal descent from a mountain, turns are made by stepping or “plowing.” In slalom, these turning methods are not always applicable, since you need to make several turns in a row at high speed in different directions. In these cases, it is recommended to do this: if an athlete is going down the mountain and there is a gate in front of him that needs to go around, then he should squat low and immediately climb up without lifting his skis from the snow. With this movement, the skis are freed from body weight and will move more easily across the snow in the desired direction. Having risen, they energetically turn their shoulders; if you need to turn the skis to the left, the shoulders are also turned there, while the right shoulder is pushed forward. If necessary; return to the right, then turn the shoulders in the same way, but push the left shoulder forward. Naturally, the skis will not turn themselves during shoulder movements and you need to be careful to turn them in the right direction in a timely manner.

The turns used by slalom skiers require practice and confident movements. You can also achieve this if you carefully practice your downhill turns. There may be some falls at first, but they should not be embarrassing. Until you master turns, practice and learn them on slopes without stumps or uneven surfaces.

Everything that was told about: training and skiing is absolutely necessary for a skier to remember.

In our country, the network of sports organizations is expanding every year. Physical education groups are organized at schools, institutions, factories and plants, on collective and state farms. Youth sports organizations have been created in almost all republics. It makes sense for you to join one of the physical education groups. There you will have good conditions for studying.

Join the ski section. In October and November, sections begin active preparations for winter. Each cross-country event attracts more and more people who want to prepare for the winter season. Groups are strictly selected based on strength. Together with them it will be interesting and useful for you to start preparing for winter. After all, you are no longer a “green” beginner, who not so long ago timidly took your first steps on skis, but an “old” skier.

In the new season you have different tasks. Improve the movement techniques you know and learn new ones. Try your hand at the competitions of the school, district, society that you will obviously join. Watch more experienced athletes, borrow the best from them. Don't be afraid of losing in competitions. Always find out the reason for your mistakes, and you will do better.

You have to love skiing, and it will not let you down, remaining a faithful friend for life. Many skiers, former athletes, still continue to devote their free time to this sport. On skis you can still see the first Russian champion Pavel Afanasyevich Bychkov and the champions of subsequent years Nikolai Maksimovich Vasiliev, Alexander Nikolaevich Nemukhin and other famous athletes. Most of them are already close to 70 years old, and they are still vigorous and glide along the ski slopes with enviable ease and confidence.

Well, winter has already flown by, but this does not mean that the ski season is over. Ski lovers know that there are many places on Earth where you can ski in spring and even summer.

By the way, spring skiing has its advantages.

Firstly, at the end of winter prices for ski lifts and accommodation usually decrease, so you can save quite a lot.

Secondly, by this time the bulk of the fans had already left and there was more space on the slopes, and the queues for the lifts were not as long as in the season. And at some resorts the best skiing conditions are at the end of the season.

Thirdly, in the spring the days become longer and sunnier, so the operating hours of the ski lifts increase, and you can even get a good tan. However, in the spring there may also be rainy, cold, snowy days, you should not forget about this.

But when choosing where to go in the spring and summer months, you should be guided by the general rule: either up or north. High mountain resorts tend to be colder, so the season lasts longer, and if the resort has a glacier, the season is even longer. The same applies to resorts located in the north. In the summer you can still head to the resorts of the southern hemisphere - after all, it is winter there in June. But you should also pay attention to the amount of snow that fell during the season. A snowy winter will lengthen the season, while a warm winter with little snow can shorten the season by several weeks.

Austrian resorts are the most famous, but most of them are located at an altitude of up to 1000 m and therefore have a shorter season. In the resort of Lech in the Vorarlberg region, the season will last until April 26. Tyrol is the highest part of the Alps, there are about 600 mountain peaks over 3000 meters high and the ski season lasts until the end of April. The most famous resorts are Ischgl and Sölden.

French Val Thorens is the highest ski resort, skiing here is at an altitude of more than 2000 m, the lift is open until the beginning of May. Tignes is a ski resort with the Grand Motte glacier, usually open until early May, and summer skiing on the glacier begins in June. In Val d'Isere the lifts are turned off in mid-July, and in Le2alps the season lasts from mid-June to the end of August.

Swiss resorts are very popular among skiers. The most famous of them is Zermatt, which has lifts that take skiers to an altitude of 3899 m. At the main resort, skiing continues until the end of May, and then the glacier skiing season begins, so you can ski at this resort all year round. The resort of Saas Fee is located at an altitude of between 1800 and 3500 m and has access to the Saas Fee glacier, the ski season begins in mid-July and lasts until early May.

Italian high mountain resorts are located on the southern high alpine slopes. Livigno is one of the highest resorts in Europe, its slopes are at an altitude of 3000 m. It stands out for its sunny days. The ski season here lasts until the end of April, beginning of May.

The usual places for skiing in Norway in the summer are the Folgefonna and Stryn glaciers; skiing on them can last until the end of August in a “good” year and can end earlier in case of unfavorable weather conditions.

In the Southern Hemisphere there are wonderful resorts in Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.

This is not a complete list of places where you can go skiing in the summer. But if you wish, you can always choose a place.

Alpine skiing in summer on the “Subtleties of Tourism”

Every spring, skiers of all stripes and levels of skiing clutch their heads in despair, because the “dead season” is approaching, when the dear, dear, slippery snow melts, an even green cover of grass falls on the mountains, and skis must be put away for at least 6 months. However, not everything is so bad: in fact, our amazing planet Earth is ready to offer fans of dashing descents excellent snow-covered resorts all year round. All you need to do is look further beyond the usual “horizon” of countries and slopes where you usually ski. After all, as soon as the season ends in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to update your ski suit in the Southern Hemisphere. (And this is not to mention indoor complexes with artificial ski slopes.)

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North America

Of course, North America is not the Southern Hemisphere, but this part of the world also has its own sweet spot, whose altitudes allow you to ski here right up to the beginning of July. And his name is Mammoth Mountain, in California. In addition, pay attention to the resorts of Colorado, where, depending on the weather and the amount of snow that has fallen during the winter, the season is extended until the end of June.

In the Canadian town of Whistler-Blackcomb, thanks to the glacier, you can ski until August!

Europe

Old Europe is not ready to let its tourists go and is also in a hurry to please skiers with glaciers. For example, the slopes in the Austrian resorts of Stubai, Tux, Kaprun and Sölden are open 365 days a year. In Switzerland, it is worth checking the weather in the resorts of Zermatt, Verbier and Saas-Fee; it is likely that skiing here will be possible even in June. Italy has five summer areas, but only Passo Stelvio is open year-round.

Australia and New Zealand are a paradise for summer skiing. Almost 40 first-class resorts open their doors exactly at the moment when the whole of Europe begins to mourn the passing of the sparkling season.

South America and Asia

More than thirty comfortable resorts await their guests in Argentina and Chile, and there is a lot of snow here and of excellent quality. Here are just a couple of resorts that are worthy of attention in the hot summer months for all fans of skis and boards - these are Portillo in Chile, Las Lenas and Cerro Castor in Argentina.

Oddly enough, Asia also has its own ski resorts, and not only indoor ones with artificial snow. For example, in the Kazakh Chimbulak in the summer you can safely ski on natural snow (from June to October the ski lifts may be closed, but there is a lot of snow on glaciers nearby for freeriders). Another worthy summer skiing option is the Gassan glacier resort in Japan.

Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are a paradise for summer skiing. Almost 40 first-class resorts open their doors exactly at the moment when the whole of Europe begins to mourn the passing of the sparkling season. Most of the resorts are located in the Australian state of New South Wales: these are Thredbo and Perisher Blue; in the state of Victoria, it is worth paying attention to Mountain Buller and Falls Creek.

The largest resort here is Perisher Blue, which begins its season in early June by turning on its lifts, of which, by the way, there are more than 50.

In New Zealand, the season begins, as a rule, two to three weeks later than in Australia, but the painful wait is worth it - the local tracks have a greater difference in altitude and more interesting terrain. Which, of course, will primarily be of interest to confident skiers. New Zealand resorts also have disadvantages - a smaller number of ski lifts and a less developed infrastructure (however, don’t even hope to be left without après ski or a cozy hotel - in this regard, everything here is “five plus”). The most popular resort in New Zealand is Whakapapa, with twenty lifts.

I have prepared a review of places where you can practice skiing during the summer. We are publishing this review, which includes countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, the USA, Canada and, of course, Russia, with our own small additions.

Germany

Austria

Ramsau am Dachstein. The village, located in the Styria region, is one of the world's most popular training destinations for cross-country skiers. The Dachstein Glacier is almost always very crowded. The glacier itself is located at an altitude of 2900 meters; you can climb it using a lift. The 5 km loop is prepared and maintained throughout the summer. After the first September snowfalls, its length increases to 10 km. More information on the website www.derdachstein.at

Pitztal Glacier. In the last few years, starting in September, it has been possible to train on cross-country skis and on the Pitztal glacier. There they prepare a circle 3-7 km long at an altitude of 2740 meters above sea level. You can get to the glacier by special express train. More information at www.pitztaler-gletscher.at

Kitzsteinhorn. Every autumn, a 3 km long circle opens near the summit of the Kitzsteinhorn. More information on the website www.kitzsteinhorn.at .

Switzerland

Le Diableret. The only place for summer cross-country skiing in Switzerland is the Le Diableret glacier with a three-kilometer circuit. The track is open from mid-May to early October. The second opening of the route for the winter season usually occurs at the end of October. More information on the website www.glacier3000.ch

Italy

Val Senales. This is a very popular resort among skiers, where you can conduct mountain training. The athletes' accommodation is located at an altitude of 2000 meters, and the track is 900 meters higher. Two circuits are being prepared in Val Senales: 2 and 5 km. The season starts from the beginning of October. More information on the website www.valsenales.com

Passo dello Stelvio. There are two laps prepared on the glacier in the immediate vicinity of the legendary Alpine pass, which can also be used in the summer months. More information on the website www.passostelvio.biz

Norway

Sognefjellet. Sognefjellet is the only place in Norway where you can ski on natural snow in the summer. You can usually ski there until the end of August. The glacier is located at an altitude of 1400 meters. More information on the website www.sognefjellet.no

Sweden

Gothenburg Arena. In 2015, a new ski hall was opened in Sweden's second largest city, Gothenburg. It became part of a hotel and sports center. The training circle is 1.2 km long. More information on the website nordicwellness.se/skidome

Torsby ski tunnel. The oldest ski tunnel in Sweden is located in Torsby, which is 400 km west of Stockholm on the very border with Norway. The length of the circle there is 1.3 km. More information on the website www.skitunnel.se

Finland

Vuokatti ski tunnel. The very first ski tunnel in the world is located in Vuokatti. Its length is 1200 m. More information on the website www.vuokattisport.fi

Vesileppis (Leppyavirta). A small ski room is located under the spa hotel, from the lobby of which you can take an elevator down into a tunnel that is about 900 meters long. More information on the website www.vesileppis.fi

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Russia

Training center Toksovo in the immediate vicinity of St. Petersburg, it offers excellent conditions for training skiers and biathletes, which includes a ski tunnel 750 m long and 8 m wide. You can ski along the track in both directions. The elevation gain on the route is 22.5 m with a maximum gradient of 18%. More information on the website www.utc-kavgolovo.ru

Australia

Falls Creek located in Victoria and is one of the most famous ski resorts in Australia. The Kangaroo Hoppet Marathon, part of the world-famous Worldloppet marathon series, takes place there every year. lies More information on the website http://www.fallscreek.com.au/

New Zealand

Snow Farm offers 60 km of prepared trails. The resort is located at an altitude of 1350 m, and you can stay in close proximity to the ski track. More information on the website http://www.snowfarmnz.com/

Argentina

Ushuaia. The southernmost city on earth is located on the Tierra del Fuego peninsula. In summer there are excellent conditions for skiing. Every August, two popular races are held there, the Marchablanca and the Ushuaia Loppet. More information on the website http://www.ushuaialoppet.com/

Eagle Glacier this is a picturesque place at an altitude of 1500 m in the Chugach Mountains southeast of the largest city in Alaska, Anchorage. A 10-minute helicopter flight takes athletes from sea level to beautiful spring ski conditions on a glacier. Once the length of the tracks there was as much as 9 km. You can stay in a hostel a couple of hundred meters from the ski track. The Thomas Training Center operates under a special permit from the Chugach National Forest. More information on the website apunordic.com/programs/glacier-camps/

One of the longest ski seasons in North America - in Bende, which has become the traditional location for the US national team's spring training camp. There are winter beauties, breathtaking views, frequent snowfalls and lots and lots of sun. All this beauty is located in Central Oregon. More information on the website www.visitbend.com

Canada

The Becky Scott Professional Training Center is named after the World Cup and Olympic cross-country skiing medalist. It is located on a glacier Haig at Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in the center of the Kananaskis park system in Alberta. Canadian skiers have been training there during the summer months since 1989! More information on the website