Shemshak (ski resort) of Tehran, and is located in the city of Shemshak. The ski resort is about a 90 minute drive away from Tehran. Skiing on Shemshak started in 1949, but it was not until 1959 when the first lift was constructed on the mountain. In 1996, after renovations on the mountain, the ski resort was recognized as an internationally acceptable course by the International Ski Federation. Shemshak has classically catered to more advanced skiers while Dizin has drawn beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. The slopes are quite steep and many of the runs are mogul runs. Ski season is usually four
Soriška Planina Ski Resort (1 km)<br> -intermediate (2 km)<br> -beginner (3 km) Vertical Drop<br> - 157 m / (515 ft) in total Longest Run: 1,64 km Average Winter Daytime Temperature: Average Annual Snowfall: Lift Capacity: 3,500 skiers per hour (all together) Ski Season Opens: December Ski Season Ends: March Snow Conditions Phone Line: +386 0 (4) 5117835 Soriška Planina Ski Resort Soriška Planina Ski Resort is a family Slovenian ski resort located in municipality of Železniki. Closest city is Kranj and 60 km away from Ljubljana. Resort offers has 6 km of ski slopes (slalom, giantslalom and downhill slope...) and 5 km of cross-country