Overview
- Krasnaya Polyana opened 3 km of pistes in the Cirque-2 valley, citing colder weather and new snowfall, with plans to expand terrain and start night skiing by year-end if conditions allow.
- Hotel bookings at Krasnaya Polyana are confirmed above 65% and are expected to reach about 90% for the New Year period, with peak demand from December 31 to January 5 and a 15% rise in stays after January 5.
- Rosa Khutor reports 70% hotel occupancy for the holidays and about 80% for New Year’s Eve, with the main influx of guests expected from December 27.
- Rosa Khutor will open for skiing on December 29 in a limited format until 14:00 and has halted new ski-pass sales through January 4, prioritizing hotel guests, season pass holders, and those with pre-purchased passes or pre-booked lessons.
- Resorts delayed season openings from their usual early–mid December start to late December and highlight prepared infrastructure at Krasnaya Polyana including 30 km of pistes, eight freeride zones, two snow parks, 13 lifts, and upgraded snowmaking.