Skiing at Sarıkamıs

Despite not being as well-known as Turkey's other ski resorts, Sarikams is a well-kept secret among lovers of winter sports. Sarikamis is a city in northeastern Turkey, which houses a unique ski resort. The name Sarikamis in Turkish means “yellow reed”.

Sarikams, which is located 55 kilometers southwest of Kars, is well acclaimed by skiers for having the best snow conditions in Turkey thanks to its excellent powder snow. One of the peaks, Cibiltepe with a height of 2,700 m, turned out to be quite convenient for arranging the Sarikamis ski resort. It is also a popular winter travel destination due to the extended skiing season, which typically runs from early December through to April. There are three connecting lifts and four long pistes that are surrounded by a thick pine forest. Beginners to experts can enjoy skiing and snowboarding here, and the resort area contains five hotels as well as complete equipment rental facilities.