Protasiv Yar in Kyiv: how much does winter recreation cost on the slopes.

Winter Recreation in 'Protasiv Yar'

According to Novyny.live: In Kyiv, at the ski resort 'Protasiv Yar', there is a boom in winter recreation. This season, Ukrainians are enjoying one of the snowiest winters in the last eight years, making skiing and snowboarding particularly appealing. For those who wish to learn to ski or improve their skills, lessons with an instructor are available.

Trails and Prices for Lessons

'Protasiv Yar' offers a variety of trails for skiers of different skill levels:

• Children's learning trail - 150 meters
• Beginner trail - 275 meters
• Combined medium difficulty trail - height difference of 500 meters
• Experienced trail - 320 meters, height difference of 80 meters

The cost of an individual lesson with an instructor is 1000 hryvnias per hour, while a group lesson for two people will cost 1800 hryvnias per hour. For each additional student, an extra 900 hryvnias must be paid. During training, it is important to follow the correct techniques, as one of the instructors noted:

‘First of all, take an instructor, don’t go straight, but with turns. Learn how to fall properly, how to brake properly and how to turn properly. Then you will be able to ski normally.’

As for the prices for lift passes, 'Protasiv Yar' offers several options:

• Day unlimited from 10:00 to 15:00 - 7500 hryvnias
• Absolute unlimited - 12000 hryvnias
• Evening unlimited from 15:00 to 21:00 - 9000 hryvnias
• One ski lift - 45 hryvnias (on weekends - 55 hryvnias)
• Entry to the slope - 250 hryvnias
• 3-hour ski pass - 450 hryvnias (on weekends - 550 hryvnias)

Overall, 'Protasiv Yar' offers a variety of opportunities for winter recreation, catering to the needs of both beginners and experienced skiers.

The winter season at 'Protasiv Yar' is marked not only by high demand for skiing but also by a growing interest in winter sports in Ukraine as a whole. The presence of various trails and training programs makes the resort an attractive place for both newcomers and experienced athletes. This may encourage further development of ski infrastructure in the country, given the increasing interest in active winter recreation among the population.