Sheregesh


Sheregesh is an urban locality in Tashtagolsky District of Kemerovo Oblast, Russia. Population: Postal code: 652971. The main ethnic groups are Russians and Shors.

History and economy

Sheregesh is named after brothers Sheregeshevy, who struck iron ore in 1912. Previously known for its mining industry, it is now one of the most popular winter sports resort where more than million of tourists, from Siberia as well as other regions of Russia, go every winter for snowboarding and skiing. As a rule, the tourist season lasts from November till the end of April.

Ski resort

Since the early 2000s Sheregesh is known as a ski resort and is continuously developing. During this time, the number of tourists visiting Sheregesh has increased from 30,000 a year to 980,000 a year. Trails are located on the slopes of Mount Zelenaya.
The total length of the tracks in Sheregesh is more than 35,000 meters.
Characteristics of tracks :
For extreme skiing there are many freeriding routes.
The skiing area is formed around four peaks - Mount Mustag, Zelenaya, Kurgan and Utuya. The mountain is divided into 3 sectors - sector A, sector E and the Southern sector.
As of 2018, 19 ski lifts operate in Sheregesh ski resort, open from 9 to 17. Since 2015 lift pass for use on all ski lifts is available.

Grelka fest

In April, the main event of Sheregesh, the music festival "Grelka Fest", traditionally takes place, where every year skiers in swimsuits simultaneously descend from the mountain. In 2018 more than 1,500 competitors took part in this downhill skiing competition.

Weather

The climate of Sheregesh is continental: winters are usually cold and snowy; summers are short and warm. The snow mantle reaches four meters.

Hotels

At least 50 hotels operate in Sheregesh. Most are located on Mount Zelenaya.