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Fancy a day out skiing next week? PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 15 January 2011
ShareSkiing  Article updated: Cenk Toparlakli, owner of Parc Kalkan, is organising a day trip to go skiing on Eren Dağ, near the town of Seki - less than a couple of hours away from Kalkan.

This ski resort has been spoken about for some time, but its existence has remained shrouded in mystery.

However, KTLN can confirm that it is up and running, and it has lots of snow. In fact, more fresh snow was forecast for this weekend.

It is hard to imagine that as Kalkan is basking in the warmth of the winter sun, (so warm in fact that last night we heard the sound of some very early cicadas), just a short drive away, is a mountain full of snow.

Who can go?
The trip caters for everyone - from expert skiers to first timers, and even those who just want to go along and watch from a safe distance.  Please see disclaimer at the end of this article.

Below: How to relax, off piste.

off piste relaxation

How much does it cost?
The costs are still being worked out, but the bus, from Volume Travel, is likely to cost somewhere in the region of 25TL per person.

An all day ski pass will cost 30TL. You can hire skis and boots for 30TL, but they don't supply any other clothing, so you need your own kit, to keep warm.

Below: The ski and boot hire is great value, but if you are on a budget, try taking a sheet of plastic.

The plastic sheet option

When is the trip taking place?
Article updated:
And so to the date. Well, originally Cenk was thinking about Tuesday 18th January, however, as this is the same day as the quiz, he is now considering another day - possibly Thursday 20th January. The date has been agreed - Thursday 20th January.

The bus will leave between 08.30 and 09.00 (exact time to be confirmed). There will be time to ski between 11.00 and 15.00 (approximately). The bus will set off back around 16.00, and should arrive in Kalkan around 18.00.

Interested?  Contact Cenk
If you are interested in going on this trip, as a skier or just to watch, please get in touch with Cenk at Parc Kalkan.

Alternatively, you can leave a message with us at KTLN, and we will pass it on.

Find out more about the ski centre
If you want to find out more about the Eren Dağ Kayak Merkezi (Eren Mountain Ski Centre), you can check out their Facebook page. They have some great photos showing you what it's like up there. Eren Dağ Kayak Merkezi Facebook Page

Please note: Skiing can be regarded as a high risk sport.  On this trip, you ski at your own risk.  You may wish to check whether you have appropriate insurance cover for this type of activity.

 

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 January 2011