Kavkaz.RF is concluding its pre-sale of ski passes for the upcoming winter sports season.

Until the end of November, guests at the Elbrus, Mamison, and Veduchi resorts can purchase tickets at discounts of up to 20%. Some pass options—specifically the 7-day and 10-day seasonal packages—will no longer be available for purchase starting in December.

Multi-day passes are designed to suit various skiing and snowboarding styles. A seasonal pass is ideal for those who live nearby or visit frequently; for the Elbrus resort, it can also be bundled with "fast-track" (priority lift access) and evening skiing options. A new offering this year is a combined seasonal pass valid for all three resorts managed by Kavkaz.RF (currently available with an 18,000-ruble discount).

For those planning a full-fledged mountain vacation, there are 7-day and 10-day seasonal passes, which are valid throughout the entire season—including the New Year holidays. A 5-day pass is currently offered at a discount of 12–17%, depending on the resort.

The greatest savings—up to 20%—apply to 2-day and 3-day passes. These are a great option if you are unsure about the length of your winter getaway.

During the pre-sale period, tickets can be purchased exclusively through the resorts' official websites, where you can also find detailed information on all available pass options. The websites feature a loyalty program that returns up to 5% of the purchase price in points. Additionally, ongoing discounts are available for specific categories of guests.

In time for the start of the season, guests at Elbrus will also be able to search for accommodation via a dedicated booking module, which will be integrated into the resort’s loyalty system. For the 2026/2027 winter ski season, a total of 44 km of ski runs will be open across Kavkaz.RF resorts. A significant portion of these are equipped with artificial snowmaking systems, ensuring high-quality snow coverage throughout the season.

Depending on favorable snow conditions, skiing at the Elbrus resort could begin within a week. Currently, the resort is already hosting training camps for athletes on the country’s highest-altitude ski run—the Garabashi–Mir slope, located 3,847 meters above sea level. As temperatures consistently drop below freezing and snow accumulates, the remaining runs—extending all the way down to the Azau Glade—will gradually open.

This season, Elbrus will offer 23 km of ski runs and five cable car lines. This includes a new skiing area in the resort’s eastern sector, situated at an altitude of 3,300–3,500 meters, featuring two modern cable cars and six ski runs totaling 5.2 km in length.

The official season-opening celebration at Elbrus is scheduled for the first weekend of December. This year, the event will take the form of a gastronomic festival, with local entrepreneurs showcasing their establishments and products at the Azau Glade.

At the Mamison resort, more than 20 km of ski runs—catering to all skill levels—along with two cable car lines will be open throughout the season. By winter, resort residents plan to add several hotel complexes with a total capacity of 180 guests. Consequently, the resort will feature six 3-star and 4-star hotels offering 380 beds—ranging from capsule-style units and cottages to standard hotel rooms—as well as three restaurants (located at the information office, the resort’s upper station, and the Astrobase village), along with various cafés and food trucks. The Veduchi resort offers year-round skiing and tubing on all-season slopes. Once a natural snow cover is established, the resort also opens dedicated slopes for beginners and children. Other year-round attractions include cable car rides and a go-kart track for children. The resort features a restaurant and a café, with accommodation options ranging from a 3-star hotel to private cottages.

Kavkaz.RF serves as the unified development institution for the North Caucasus and the management company for the Elbrus, Mamison, and Veduchi resorts. Operating under the authority of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, the company builds and develops resorts, manages special economic zones (SEZs) focused on tourism and recreation, fosters business growth in the region, and cultivates a favorable investment climate. Within the Russian Government, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasian Federal District (NCFD).