Erzurum
Palandöken Ski Resort is on Palandöken Mountain, about 5 km south of Erzurum city centre. The ski area runs from 2,200 m to 3,176 m.
The runs total about 28 km; the longest is 12 km. The Ejder and Kapıkaya runs are registered for slalom and giant slalom. A gondola and chairlifts serve the slopes, and some runs are lit for evening skiing. The resort hosted the snowboarding and freestyle skiing events of the 2011 Winter Universiade. Resort hotels offer ski lessons and equipment rental.
Erzurum Airport is about 20 km away, with daily flights from Istanbul and Ankara. In winter, public buses run to the city centre. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism gives 10 December to 10 May as the best time to ski; check lift status before you go. Erzurum is one of the coldest cities in Türkiye, and the ski area tops 3,000 m. Bring warm layers and allow for the altitude on the first day.