For many people, winter holidays are associated with fluffy white snow, bewitching nature, New Year's holidays, but first of all with cross-country and mountain skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, walking through the fabulous snowy forest.
The Novosibirsk region provides such opportunities to everyone. Pikhtovy comb is one of the best ski resorts located in the vicinity of a big city. The complex is located near the village of Mirny, Toguchinsky district. The most elevated region of the Novosibirsk region is the Salair Ridge, with its northwestern part included within its limits. These are ancient, heavily destroyed mountains that stretch from the northwest to the southeast. In their depths, they store untold riches.
Within the Novosibirsk region, the highest point is Mount Pikhtovy Ridge, four hundred and ninety-five meters high, which gave the name to the now popular resort.
What makes the complex attractive?
There are several similar resorts in the Novosibirsk region, but many citizens prefer to spendyour free time here. Today, the ski resort near the village of Mirny has become one of the most beloved and most frequently visited among the residents of Novosibirsk. It has been in existence for seven years. The owner of the complex is a passionate fan of skiing. That is why he decided to create a base for all who share his passion.
The administration of the Pikhtovy Comb ski complex is positioning it as a place for family vacations. Families come here, it is never too noisy here. These are mainly amateur skiers, novice athletes, as well as those who just want to take a break from the noise of a big city surrounded by magnificent nature.
Location
The resort is located in the spurs of the Salair Ridge. As we have already said, the Pikhtovy Ridge is the name of one of the highest mountains in the region, and the resort itself with the same name is located on Lysaya Mountain, four hundred and eighty-six meters high, just 500 meters from the Mirny forestry, on the one hundred and twenty-sixth kilometer of the highway on Leninsk-Kuznetsk.
Climatic features
In these places, the winter is severe and quite long. Snow cover persists throughout the winter season. From time to time there are blizzards and strong winds. In January, the average air temperature is -15.5°C. Snow cover lasts five to six months.
Ski season
Startingthe season is in mid-November and lasts almost until the end of March. Snow on the slopes of the Pikhtovy Greben ski resort in Novosibirsk is only of natural origin, so it is quite natural that the work of the complex depends on weather conditions. During the winter period, they are quite favorable for skiing, although heavy rainfall and winds do occur, they are quite rare.
Tracks
On the magnificent, picturesque slope of the ridge (northern) there are two tracks of the complex with a length of one thousand and eight hundred meters, with a height difference of one hundred and twenty-five meters and with a drag lift. They are unlikely to be of interest to experienced athletes, and even more so to professionals. But for beginners here expanse. The trails are quite wide - about forty meters all the way, well-rolled. At first they are quite gentle, then the steepness gradually increases.
The last forty percent of the track has almost no slope. You can almost not push off with sticks, but it is advisable to take a streamlined stance. Otherwise, you may simply not roll to the lift. The administration of the Fir Ridge complex plans to create another track, but it is unlikely that it will be steeper than the existing ones.
The tracks are practically safe, which is very important for beginner skiers and lovers of not extreme, but calm skiing. In the evening and at night they are well lit. Highly qualified instructors constantly conduct classes with beginners and personal training here.
Rental
Forfor guests who do not have their own equipment, but who want to learn the basics of skiing, there is a rental point in the Fir Comb complex. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, sleds, skates, "cheesecakes" - all this you can rent, and their price is included in the price of the lift. The rental point is located twenty meters from the cable car.
Tours
The "Fir Comb" in Novosibirsk is visited not only by skiers with pleasure: on an individual reservation, you can take part in horseback riding in a sleigh. You will be taken along the hidden forest roads, and during the walk you will be able to enjoy the magnificent nature and even meet forest inhabitants: hares and squirrels, and if you are lucky, you can even see a lynx.
Sauna
After skiing or walking in the forest, you can relax and rejuvenate in the sauna or bath. Hospitable staff will offer hot coffee, tea and mulled wine to chilled guests.
Food
Everyone knows how appetite is played out in the fresh air. You can quench it in a cozy cafe "Berloga". Polite and attentive staff, a large selection of delicious national dishes and quite affordable prices will surely delight guests. In addition, here you can hold a banquet or a corporate party. The menu will be compiled according to the wishes of the guests. Live music is played in the cafe on weekends and holidays.
"Berloga" is waiting for its guests on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00, and on holidays and weekends - from 9:00 to 24:00.
Well, if you are closer to eating outdoors (after all, you can relax in a cafeand in the city), you can use specially equipped barbecue areas. Don't worry if you haven't brought everything you need for a picnic. Pickled meat, charcoal, skewers and more can be purchased at the cafe.
Where to stay?
This question worries all tourists. The ski resort "Pikhtovy comb" offers its guests to stay in a two-story hotel, in one of twenty-six double rooms with private facilities on the floor or in a suite with all amenities. The cost of double rooms varies from one thousand to three thousand rubles, depending on the level of comfort. On the ground floor there is a sauna, which will help relieve fatigue after being outdoors.
A large group of vacationers will most likely be interested in guest wooden houses designed for ten people. They offer five bedrooms, a sauna, a kitchen, a dining room with a fireplace and much more, which makes the comfort of any home. Renting a guest house will cost fifteen thousand rubles a day.
Those who wish can stay in the village of Mirny, where the recreation center "Green House" awaits guests. On its territory there is a restaurant, a bathhouse, a sauna, a swimming pool. Hiking, cycling (in the warm season), horseback riding and quad biking are organized for visitors. You can go fishing or hunting, pick berries and mushrooms.
The number of base rooms is small: only thirteen standard rooms and one suite. All of them have their own bathroom and shower. The cost of living in them starts from threeand a half thousand rubles a day. This price includes breakfast.
Fir Comb Complex: how to get there?
From Novosibirsk you can get to the village of Konevo by public transport. Buses to Novokuznetsk, Belovo, Leninsk-Kuznetsky stop here. A taxi or passing transport will take you to Mirny village.
It's easier to get to the Fir Comb complex by going on a trip by car. It is necessary to go to the highway Novosibirsk - Leninsk-Kuznetsky and follow up to 126 km. Here you should turn to the village of Konevo, and after turning to the village of Mirny, after fourteen kilometers, you will see a turn to the right - behind it is the ski complex. Recall that his address: pos. Mirny, st. Rodnikovaya, 2 a.
Fir Comb Resort: reviews of vacationers
It should be noted that reviews of this resort are mixed. Most of them are positive. Vacationers like the well-groomed territory of the complex, a quiet, clean and comfortable hotel, the opportunity to eat in a cafe and use the grills for fragrant shish kebabs and barbecue.
The opinion of guests who have been to this resort several times should be taken into account. They believe that in 2017 it became much cleaner in the hotel. And not only thanks to high-quality and regular cleaning, but also because of the absence of smokers. The announcement “Fine of 1000 rubles” discouraged many from smoking in this place.
The advantages of the complex also include fairly long trails that do not have sharp drops and excellentprocessed: there are no stones, there is a lot of snow both in the forest and on the highway, there are no queues. Beginners can safely fall without fear that someone will run into them.
The disadvantages include the lift - hard and old, the lift line is broken. In comparison with the first years of the resort, something has changed, and not for the better. Unfortunately, many vacationers were upset that cross-country skis disappeared from the rental this year. Snowboarding and skiing are, of course, good, but for beginners this is too much physical activity: only experienced athletes can ride more than two hours a day, but Fir Comb is not interesting for them.
The majority of vacationers come to the conclusion that this is a place for a relaxing family holiday and for beginner skiers who are just learning the basics of skill.
