Sky Resort
LocationBogd Khan Uul
Nearest major cityUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Coordinates47°54′20″N 106°58′27″E / 47.905526°N 106.97422°E / 47.905526; 106.97422
Vertical191 metres (627 ft)
Top elevation1,570 metres (5,150 ft)
Base elevation1,379 metres (4,524 ft)
Runs9
Longest run1.07 kilometres (0.66 mi) "Zaisan"
Lift system2 quad chairlifts, 2 surface lists, 3 moving carpets
Snowfall20 centimetres (7.9 in)
Snowmakingyes
Night skiing6-10 PM
Websitehttp://www.skyresort.mn/

Sky Resort is a ski resort located near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The resort is sited on Bogd Khan Uul, with a base of 1,379 metres (4,524 ft) and tops out at 1,570 metres (5,150 ft).[1]

Ownership and location

It is owned and operated as a joint venture by MCS Group with Petrovis, Skytel company and Kerry group, and is located on Bogd Khan Uul. The resort is a year-round recreation destination and offers a wide range of outdoor activities. A golf course was preliminary opened in summer 2012 and set to be fully operational in 2013.[2] Ski season is usually open from November to March or April depending on weather conditions. Night skiing as well as different package tours are also offered.

Sky Resort is approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Ulaanbaatar. The closest airport is Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport.

Mountain statistics

Trails

Easier More Difficult Most Difficult
4 2 1
  • Skiable area:
  • 9 trails (including ski school and sledding slope)
    • novice - 44%
    • intermediate - 22%
    • advanced and expert - 11%
  • Longest trail - 1.07 kilometres (0.66 mi)

Lifts

Name Capacity Vertical
Davkhia Quad
Tsogio Quad
Khatiraa 1 person surface lift
Shogshoo 1 person surface lift
Moving Carpet 1
Moving Carpet 2
Moving Carpet 3
  • 7 Total
  • Uphill Capacity - skiers per hour

References

  1. "Mongolia's first ski resort opens today". Ski Rebel. 2009-11-25.
  2. "Sky Resort LLC - MCS.mn". Archived from the original on 21 February 2013.


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