There is a strong opinion that in winter the rest at the ski resort Bukovel in the Carpathians can afford only very wealthy people, but is it really so? Then why is its popularity growing, and more and more fans of active winter pastime go to the mountains as soon as a new season opens?
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We are going to Bukovel!
It starts with the fact that Bukovel is the highest level of mountain skiing. To understand the difference in the quality of the tracks themselves, it's enough to compare a trip along a country road with traffic along the ideal highway. And this is not an exaggeration! It's one thing to "jump" on skis on bumps, and quite another - carefree enjoying skiing and speed. Further it is necessary to note a huge variety of routes and ways of descent from them. Want to ride "with a breeze" and your level of riding it allows? No problem, at your service "red" and "black" tracks! Well, if your level of skiing leaves much to be desired, then you can leisurely, for a ride, and on the serpentine "blue" tracks, the length of which in Bukovel is several kilometers, all from the same mountain! Pleases and the availability of the opportunity to ride in the twilight. The illuminated tracks in Bukovel are indicated on the map.
In the conditions of modern "southern" Ukrainian winters you can easily come to the ski resort in the middle of January and be surprised by the green mountain slopes, the temperature of +5 ° C, and the total absence of snow as such, but not in Bukoveli! It is worth to drive away from the resort for only a few kilometers, and the air temperature and the weather are completely different. Around the rain, and on Bukoveli a snowball and a small but stable "minus" are broken. How is this possible? It is difficult to say, but the place where Bukovel is located, certainly was chosen for construction by no means an accident. It should be noted and the presence of a huge number of snow cannons, which include as needed. As you understand, having arrived on Bukovel skiing , you can really do it, despite the vagaries of Mother Nature. Skating can only spoil a drizzling rain, but it is very rare in these parts.
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Saving with the mind
To begin it is necessary from the main article of expenses - residing. Certainly, this resort offers chic living conditions, but prices for housing in Bukovel can often reach sky highs. For example, a double room of economy class will cost you at least $ 200. per day, but this is in case you want to live in the heart of the resort, among the highways and high spruce. But no one bans you from settling in the nearby village of Polyanitsa, which is only two kilometers away. Then for all the same 200 cu. you can rent a whole cottage with five rooms, which is very convenient if you go there a big company. This village is located just 10 minutes away. You can get to Bukovel both by taxi and by own car.
Now let's talk about the cost of ski pass (skipass) for skiing in Bukovel. As they say, who gets up early, well, you know. For subscriptions purchased before 9 am, here are offered significant discounts. If you buy them in the day, then for one unlimited daily subscription you will have to pay $ 42, if you buy it before 9 am, then only 25 cu. Multiply the difference for the days of riding, and the savings are obvious! Note that the price of lifts in Bukovel depends on the season (low, high), the day of the week and holidays.
Do not need to look for cheap ski rentals in the vicinity of Bukovel. The lowest prices for equipment are offered in the complex. The cheapest set will cost you around 6 cu. per day, and the most expensive will cost 32 cu. The prices outlined above are relevant for the 2013-2014 season.
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Successful conquest of the mountain peaks in a magnificent winter fairy tale called Bukovel!