Best places to snowboard in Eastern Europe

We think these are the best 10 places overall to visit in Eastern Europe.

  1. Bansko, Bulgaria

    Bulgaria's new booming resort
    Freeriding: 60% - Open trees & some good off-piste
    Freestyle: 70% - Good park & halfpipe
    Pistes: 65% - Some flats low down but well-pisted

  2. Vogel, Slovenia

    Great unkown resort for a few days
    Freeriding: 75% - Varied
    Freestyle: 50% - Ok if your a nutter
    Pistes: 60% - Good long Pistes

  3. Jasna, Slovakia

    Jasná is one of the best resorts in Central Europe, but in order for it to compete long term with its western cousins the area need continued investment and development. As far as the riding goes, the
    Freeriding: 65% - Just take the time to find the chutes
    Freestyle: 55% - Small park, good natural terrain
    Pistes: 50% - Limited but varying

  4. Krasnaya Polyana, Russia

    The most comfortable Russian resort, located just 45 km from the Black Sea. The beginners will like the long and easy runs through the picturesque forests and advanced riders will find some good heliboarding and off-piste opportunities. The climate is great, because the sea is nearby, however, it might be a drawback if there's not enough snow. Check the forecast before going there.
    Freeriding: 73% - You'll need to hike or heli for the best
    Freestyle: 30% - Nothing laid on
    Pistes: 60% - Wide but not testing

  5. Kamchatka, Russia

    Kamchatka is a peninsula at the Far East of Russia close to Alaska. Apart from volcanoes and geysers the region is famous for great heliriding opportunities. Advanced riders from all over the world come to Kamchatka during December - March to experience the untouched snow-fields.
    Freeriding: 85% - Amazing experience
    Freestyle: 40% - Just natural
    Pistes: 10% - none

  6. Zakopane, Poland

    Cheap with a pioneering feel. Kasprowy Wierch easily the standout area
    Freeriding: 60% - Big open bowls in Kasprowy
    Freestyle: 20% - Expect nothing laid on
    Pistes: 48% - Well maintained but not testing

  7. Kasprowy Wierch, Poland

    Easily the best area in Zakopane and the only one the resembles a decent sized resort. Cable-car very busy so book in advance or get up early
    Freeriding: 60% - Best area, Some good bowls
    Freestyle: 20% - Nothing but some natural
    Pistes: 40% - Longest slopes in area

  8. Elbrus and Cheget, Russia

    Freerider's dream: lots of perfect and unexplored off-piste terrain. The only letdown is the long lift queues and badly maintained runs, but you won't notice if there's lots of snow.
    Freeriding: % -
    Freestyle: % -
    Pistes: % -

  9. Sheregesh, Russia

    Because of the earliest powder in Russia (starting from November) and dry climate, Sheregesh is among the best in Russia for advanced freeriders or for powder fans. Others will be ruled out by the poor, overpriced service and remote location of the resort.
    Freeriding: 65% - One of the best in russua
    Freestyle: 40% - Nothin laid on
    Pistes: 40% - Not vast

  10. Volen and Stepanovo, Russia

    Overall, a good place for beginners and those, who want a city-break from Moscow or to try out the new equipment before going to the mountains.
    Freeriding: 40% - Forget it
    Freestyle: 60% - Usually has a park or two
    Pistes: 40% - too short
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