Mamison welcomed over 35,000 guests in its first winter.

The new ski resort in North Ossetia has completed its first full ski season. Over the course of nearly four and a half months, Mamison's cable cars welcomed over 35,000 guests. The ski season began at the resort on December 31st last year, and the slopes remained in shape until the end of the May holidays. During peak winter holiday periods, the resort welcomed up to 1,500 skiers per day.

The ski season at the resort lasted 132 days. In the 2025/2026 season, 19 km of slopes of all difficulty levels were open to guests, and gondola and chairlifts reached an altitude of 3,000 meters. At the beginning and towards the end of the season, an artificial snowmaking system, equipped on most of Mamison's slopes, helped maintain a high-quality snow cover.

"During its first full season, the resort passed its most important test: we managed to ensure the stable operation of the slopes and lifts throughout the winter, despite the changeable weather. We closely monitored guest feedback: the most common positives they cited were not only the unique width of the slopes and the opportunity to ski in the big mountains while the area is uncrowded, but also the quality of the slopes. This is understandable: although the resort is new, the maintenance team and rescuers at Mamison are true professionals, having all completed training at Elbrus," said Andrey Yumshanov, General Director of Kavkaz.RF.

During the season, residents added over 100 accommodations to the resort, bringing the total to 280. A new service center, the heart of the resort, opened its doors in the central square. It houses a rental shop, a store, a storage room, a restaurant, and the new Kalak Hotel. On weekends, guests enjoyed open-air parties hosted by residents, and an art program was also in full swing: photography workshops, book-making workshops, sketching from life under the artist's guidance, and waiting out the bad weather with books from the "By Syllables" project.

After the winter season ended, the resort continued to operate as a recreational facility: a cable car was opened for guests, taking them to the best views of Mamison. Down in the gorge, spring has already arrived—early flowers have appeared, photogenic designer lounge chairs have been installed in the main square, and hikes are available along the eco-trail to Lisri. It is planned that the "Slow Life Workshops" will continue to operate on Saturdays this summer, along with a contemporary art exhibition. Once the snow melts, 33 kilometers of eco-trails will be open to guests.

The Mamison resort was built and managed by the Kavkaz.RF development institute. The project is part of a systematic effort to develop the tourism infrastructure of the North Caucasus Federal District. The resort opened on March 14, 2025. Since its opening, Mamison has welcomed approximately 100,000 guests.

The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation oversees its operations. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak oversees the North Caucasus Federal District within the Russian Government.