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Skiing is done at Ilgaz Yurduntepe Ski Center in March

Local and foreign visitors coming to the ski center enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, and sledding among the natural beauties of Mount Ilgaz. Ski enthusiasts from Kastamonu, Çankırı, as well as Istanbul, Ankara, Samsun, Sinop, Bartın, Amasya, and Karabük were able to ski in the continuing snowfall of March. Mehmet Engin Önder, who came to the region for vacation from Samsun, stated to AA reporter, "This is my third time coming here. Such weather, such snow, and such slopes in the middle of March were perfect for me. If the snow continues like this, we will keep skiing here until the end of March, maybe even the beginning of April." Meral Şen, who came from Istanbul, mentioned that it takes about 5 hours to reach Ilgaz from Istanbul and said, "Being able to ski here in March is a very nice feeling." Salim Akdelioğlu, who came from Kastamonu, explained that he visits Ilgaz every 2-3 weeks and said, "This year wasn't very enjoyable in its season, but with the snowfall in March, our faces lit up. The weather is very nice, it's snowing beautifully, very enjoyable. We invite all ski enthusiasts to Ilgaz.

Erciyes Ski Resort hosted 2 million tourists in two and a half months

Erciyes Ski Center, one of Turkey's major winter tourism destinations, has hosted approximately 2 million tourists in the past two and a half months since the opening of the season. As one of the most significant ski resorts, Erciyes Ski Center continues to attract a large number of tourists, especially on weekends. Local and foreign tourists visiting Erciyes enjoy skiing on the slopes and have the opportunity to have fun all day long with various events organized at the resort. Hamdi Elcüman, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Erciyes Inc., stated that they have hosted approximately 2 million tourists in the past two and a half months since the opening of the season. He said, 'We opened our season at Erciyes on December 22. Our aim for this season was to break records. We said, 'We expect record attendance and activities.' Thankfully, we have achieved that. We are currently exceeding 2 million visitors. I can proudly say that our weekend turnstile count, which was around 40-45 thousand in previous years, has hardly dropped below 55 thousand this year. We are pleased to see a strong interest, especially from ski tourists. It gives us great confidence in the future of Erciyes.' Elcüman, who added that 90% of the 110-kilometer ski slopes in Erciyes are open, said, "Of course, it is not only about the infrastructure or operating the area very well. Especially on weekends, we are constantly active. Erciyes is lively, all of our slopes are open. 90% of our 110-kilometer slopes are open. All connecting slopes are open. We are serving our guests. As you can see, people are showing quite intense interest.

Erciyes experienced a tourist influx over the weekend

Erciyes, one of Turkey's most important ski resorts, was inundated with domestic and foreign tourists over the weekend. As the season continues in full swing at the Erciyes Ski Center, this weekend saw the slopes filled to the brim with both local and international tourists. Long queues also formed at the cable car as thousands of skiing enthusiasts enjoyed the slopes of Erciyes. Business owners satisfied Expressing their satisfaction with the considerable interest from tourists, Ski Instructor and Operator Veysel Değirmenci said, "There is a great demand both from foreigners and from various cities including Cappadocia. Tourism has developed significantly in Erciyes. Thanks to the great efforts of Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Erciyes Inc., excellent services are provided to tourism. We are pleased with the interest and we want everyone to enjoy this experience." Merve Kazak, who came from Istanbul, said, "There is truly a beautiful atmosphere here, we recommend it to everyone. For those who work in a stressful environment like Istanbul, this place is an incredible opportunity." Gulnur Ulker, who advises those who haven't seen Erciyes to come as soon as possible, said, "The atmosphere in Erciyes is very nice. The wide slopes are an indispensable element for skiing enthusiasts. Transportation and road routes are also very good. I highly recommend those who haven't seen Erciyes to come as soon as possible."

The 2024 Uludağ Winter Exercise took everyone's breath away

In Uludağ, the center of winter tourism, a joint winter exercise was conducted with the participation of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency), UMKE (National Medical Rescue Team), JAK (Search and Rescue Association), and Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department teams. According to the scenario, skiers who fell and were at risk of freezing or getting lost in the snow were raced against time and attempted to be evacuated from their location as quickly as possible. The exercise aimed to search for and locate the fallen and lost skiers, and to transport them to the hospital as soon as possible once found. The exercise, which took place both from the air and on the ground, capturing moments in real-time, depicted breathtaking scenes. According to the scenario, injured citizens trapped in their locations were rescued by snowmobile teams. They were then transported by tracked ambulances to hospitals in Bursa with other waiting ambulances at the 112 points. The exercise began with an announcement broadcasted to the newsroom. Following the announcement, the teams sprang into action and reached the injured citizen using snowmobiles. In the thrilling exercise, the teams raced against time to rescue the injured individual. A total of 66 personnel from four teams, including the National Medical Rescue Team (UMKE), Gendarmerie Search and Rescue (JAK), Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency Team (AFAD), and Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Fire Department, participated in the exercise. The teams, who had the opportunity to implement their training in the field, successfully completed their tasks.

Paragliding pleasure in Palandöken

The Palandöken Ski Resort, which is described as the "rising star" of winter tourism in our country, offers the opportunity for paragliding enthusiasts to jump. Hosting thousands of tourists every year, the Palandöken Ski Resort has uninterrupted ski slopes that allow holidaymakers to ski day and night. Palandöken, which hosts tourists from many cities in Turkey as well as from many countries, also offers various activities. One of these activities is paragliding. Ski enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of winter in Palandöken while also having the opportunity to paraglide. In Palandöken, where many other activities such as gondola rides, safaris, night skiing, and ice climbing can be done, thanks to the initiatives of the Metropolitan Municipality, paragliding opportunities are offered to visitors on the Ejder 3200 Peak. The Palandöken Ski Resort is progressing towards becoming the new favorite of adrenaline-seeking athletes with its height, suitable flight stages, and snow-covered mountains. Enthusiasts in Palandöken, the "rising star" of winter tourism, experience the thrill of paragliding and enjoy flying against the backdrop of the Erzurum landscape.

Snow enthusiasts will gather at the Highland Winter Festival

Preparations have begun for the 3rd Kastamonu Araç Highland Winter Festival, organized by Kastamonu University and the Araç District Governorship. The festival, which will feature numerous activities, promises attendees the joy of snow. The preparations for the 3rd Kastamonu Araç Highland Winter Festival are underway. The organizing committee, led by Araç District Governor Emin Cevat Tutar and including Araç Mayor Satılmış Sarıkaya and Kastamonu University Faculty of Tourism Lecturer Hikmet Haberal, conducted inspections in the Fındıklı and Gölcük plateaus where the festival will take place. The festival, scheduled for January 26-28 in the plateaus, will include lighting the festival fire, folk dance performances, various contests, DJ performances, off-road demonstrations, torchlight walks, music and entertainment, demonstrations by the National Ski Team, and mountaineering activities. Festival coordinator Hikmet Haberal emphasized that the festivals they organize contribute significantly to regional tourism. Reflecting on the success of previous festivals, Haberal stated, "We encountered much more interest than we expected. We presented this festival at the International Tourism Congress, wrote articles about the district, and showcased the local cultural values, customs, and traditions. A successful festival was held with participants from mountaineering clubs from outside the city, university students, and local residents." Haberal mentioned the addition of new activities to this year's festival and said, "We are here to offer different products to the Araç district, Kastamonu, Western Black Sea, and national tourism. We see high interest in our festival. It will embrace Kastamonu, the Western Black Sea, and the country as a festival. Last year, our biggest drawback at the festival site was the lack of communication. There was no base station, but despite this, it received great attention on social media. We want to showcase our natural wonder plateaus to the world. Our goal is to internationalize the festival and organize it every year." There will be participation in the festival from all cities of Turkey," said Haberal, emphasizing that participants from all over the country will join the festival. He stated, "There will be participation in the festival from all cities of Turkey. Nature lovers, various mountain clubs, hiking clubs, off-roaders, rafters, and caravan groups will participate. We invite everyone to our winter festival to be in touch with nature. This plateau is a natural wonder, and here, we will hopefully organize many activities and various competitions. We expect our university students, local residents, and people from neighboring provinces of Kastamonu to be part of this festival. We also invite everyone to participate in our festival. Hopefully, we will organize a colorful and fun festival.

The winter tourism season has opened in Bishkek

The official opening ceremony of the 2023-2024 winter tourism season in Kyrgyzstan took place through an event organized in collaboration between the Physical Education and Sports Department under the Ministry of Economy and Trade of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Tourism and Youth Affairs Department of the Bishkek City Administration. The event was hosted by the Bishkek Arena sports and entertainment complex. Young figure skaters showcased their skills and ice acrobatics, while hockey players demonstrated moves with the puck for the guests. During the opening of the tourism season, popular singers and dancers also performed on stage. Various contests and awards were organized for the attendees of the event.

Joy of snow in Erciyes

Snowfall is occurring at Erciyes Ski Resort, one of Turkey's major winter tourism centers. In the evening hours, snowfall began to be effective on Mount Erciyes, one of Turkey's most important ski resorts. As the precipitation intermittently intensifies, the entire mountain is covered with a white blanket. With a snow depth reaching approximately 15 centimeters, the precipitation brings joy to tourism professionals before the season begins. According to information from meteorology, it is learned that the precipitation will continue intermittently.

Intermittent snowfall continues in Kartalkaya

After two days of intermittent precipitation at the ski resort located on the summit of the Köroğlu Mountains, the snow depth has reached 15 centimeters. Five hotels with a total capacity of 2,000 beds in the region have completed their preparations for the upcoming season. The ski resort plans to open the new season on December 15th.

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