Heliski Excitement in Kaçkars Ended: Heli-skiing Heliski Kaçkar ended the season kept short because of avalanche risk has become central in Turkey. Southeastern Aviation firm, which has been licensed by the Rize Governorate Provincial Sportif Tourism Board for Heliski, which has been held in the Çamlıhemşin District's Ayder Plateau and Kaçkar Mountains for 10 years, started its activities in early February. German athletes who previously preferred Russia and Georgia for Heliski came to Kaçkars this year. The athletes taken from the Ayder Plateau by helicopter and left to the summits of the Kaçkar Mountains experienced great excitement by sliding from the steep slopes.
RISK RISK PERSPECTIVE RISK
For Heliski, around 70, many of them were German athletes. However, with the snow softening after the middle of February, the short-term Heliksi season ended when the risk of avalanches increased.
10 THROUGH 3 THOUSANDS
Nearly 10 thousand athletes from the countries including France, Germany, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Canada, USA and Russia have come to the region in the past 3 years. The athletes, who were left to the top of the mountains by helicopter, then slid down the valley, experienced great excitement. Alaska, Canada, and Turkey, and alpine per person for those who want to experience the excitement that made the Kaçkars Heliski week brings a review of 8 to 15 thousand euros.
WINTER SPORTS PLANNING HAS STARTED IN RİZE WITH HELİSKİ
Rize Culture and Tourism Manager İsmail Hocaoğlu, who made explanations on the subject, stated that the region started to be mentioned in the winter tourism with the Heliksi sport held in Kaçkars. With Heliski, winter tourism developed and new searches started in the region. Planning work continues at Hazindak Ski Center and Ovit Plateau Winter Sports Center. With the realization of these two centers, our city will become an important winter destination. '
