In Mongolia there was a first mounting skiing resort

In Mongolia, where winters are quite severe, but little snow, opened the first ski resort Sky Resort. To ensure that all skiers snow ski season, the resort trails are equipped with the Italian snow cannons.
The Resort is located 15 minutes drive from Ulan Bator, on the sacred mountain of Bogd Khan Uul. Nine local trails, located at altitudes from 1570 to 1379 meters, is served by four rope and two chair lifts. Also on Sky Resort work items necessary ski equipment rental. Most of the local trails designed for beginners. Day ticket to use the lift costs $ 24.



Christmas swim in Nice

In Nice like sports competitions. And they do not end in the capital of the Cote d'Azur with the onset of winter. December 20 everyone will be able to take part in the Christmas swim (Bain de Noël). It starts on the beach Ruhl. Observers may sit on the city's main boulevard that runs along the water line, - Promenade des Anglais.
The air temperature in Nice in December is rarely above 15 degrees. So water is unlikely to remind swimmers to warm Mediterranean Sea. Therefore, to swim is to buy or rent a wet suit. Participation in the competition for free.