Snowshoeing in Russia: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Russia is an immense country comprising most of North Asia. For snowshoeing and snow athletes, this translates into an epic swath of undiscovered wilderness to explore. The country is easily the largest on Earth in size, made up of one-eighth of Earth’s land mass, though its population is quite small in relation to its overall size.

Snowshoeing expeditions can be enjoyed in close proximity to Moscow, or far away in the most isolated areas of greater Siberia. Kamchatka features mountain peaks descending into the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk. Cities like Magadan, Yakutsk, and Vladivostok also hold appeal for East Russian snowshoeing.

Endless Options!

From the Caucasus Mountains in the southwest to Lake Ladoga and Saint Petersburg in the northwest, there are a ton of western landscapes to peruse by snowshoe. Moving east, the geography changes and the wilderness really opens up. Taking a journey into the heart of this remote wonderland is a satisfying experience that will impact you in a number of ways. Choose an itinerary that fits you best - from lakes, mountains, valleys, meadows, and more - and select from Russia's unending supply of valuable nature for the perfect snowy adventure.

Big Country!

Like Montana is to the United States, Siberia and Eastern Russia is to the entire Russian Federation. Look up at the multitude of stars that show up in the depths of the forests. Snowshoe through symbolic fishing villages immersed in cultural traditions. Or just cross frozen lakes and fields for a different take on the world's immensity. Everything is bigger in the wilds of Russia.

Extreme Adventure!

Not only will you be placing yourself into a massive landscape, the unforgiving and exhilarating conditions are quite humbling. Learning the intricacies of Arctic cultures will open up a whole new world, showing you the lengths to which people will go to maintain the sanctity of their land. Taking all of this in on a wholesome tour by snow is an enriching and rewarding once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Severe and extreme weather dominates this large country, with hot summers and cold winters. An arctic climate is present in the north and contrasts with the wide spectrum of the continental climate to its south.

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Flying into Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow is the best way to reach Russia, as it connects directly to most major cities in Asia and Europe (including London, New York, and Tokyo). The Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok also connects with China and Mongolia. Other notable airports include Tolmochevo Airport (Novosibirsk), Irkutsk, Yelizovo Airport (Kamchatka), and Pulkovo Airport (Saint Petersburg).

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December through March are prime snow-sure months for a visit, with some programs as early as November and lasting into April.