Overview
- Krasnaya Polyana opened the first 3 km of runs in the Cirque‑2 valley, starting the season for the mountain cluster.
- Resort operators prepared 30 km of runs, eight freeride zones, two snow parks and 13 lifts, with maintenance completed and snowmaking upgraded.
- Rosa Khutor reports hotel occupancy around 70% for the holidays, with New Year’s Eve bookings at 80% and main arrivals expected from December 27.
- Krasnaya Polyana says current hotel bookings exceed 65% and projects about 90% occupancy for December 31 to January 11, with peak demand December 31 to January 5 near 75%.
- Resorts say some guests delayed commitments awaiting clearer snow conditions, though demand remains supported by year‑round infrastructure.