18.02.2025 22:53
After the recent rainfall in Hakkari, the Mergabütan Ski Center has opened all its slopes and is now ready to welcome skiing enthusiasts who want to ski at night, with the lighting system also activated.
The ski resort at an altitude of 2,800 meters in Hakkari, which hosts thousands of visitors every year, contributes to the development of winter tourism in the city and offers its visitors a chance to experience different skiing experiences with the investments made.
ALL SLOPES HAVE BEEN PREPARED, LIGHTING SYSTEM HAS BEEN ACTIVATED
After the recent rains, the center, located 12 kilometers from the city, which has started to serve at full capacity with the preparation of all slopes, has also activated the lighting system installed in the first phase, which includes an indoor walking band.
THE EXCITEMENT OF FIRST NIGHT SKIING WAS EXPERIENCED
Those who came to the center experienced the excitement of skiing at night for the first time on the slopes they reached with the help of the walking band and ski lift. Ski enthusiasts, who skied with ski teams and snowboards on the illuminated slopes, had a great time until late hours.
"SERVING AT FULL CAPACITY"
Youth and Sports Provincial Director Emin Yıldırım stated that the ski resort has been developing every year and its capacity has been increased. Yıldırım noted that visitors coming from the city and outside the province have a great time, and added: "This year, the rains due to the climate started a bit late. Therefore, we opened the season a bit late. Our first phase has been open for a long time. With the snow thickness reaching the desired level, we opened the slopes in the second phase as well. Our ski resort is currently serving at full capacity. Our slopes are covered with natural and quality snow. This is an important issue for ski enthusiasts. The snow level on the slopes is in good condition. We have also activated the lighting system. Our visitors can now ski at night as well. We are making every effort to provide the best service to our guests. We invite all ski lovers to come here to experience these beauties."
"THIS IS THE CENTER OF WINTER TOURISM"
Cilo Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club President Hacı Tansu expressed that skiing at night in the city was a dream and that they were happy to realize this dream. Tansu explained that the facility is constantly developing and has been made suitable for night skiing, saying, "It's a wonderful feeling. Real skiers love to ski at night because the slopes are icy and speed can be gained. There was an incredible crowd here all day long. Now we are skiing at night as well. We thank everyone who contributed to the creation of this atmosphere. This is the center of winter tourism. Perhaps this is the most attractive center in Turkey in this regard." he said.
"WE ARE WAITING FOR ALL SKI ENTHUSIASTS"
Ömer Faruk Aşkan, a ski enthusiast, stated that the facility offers visitors the opportunity to ski without interruption, saying, "The night skiing has started. We are waiting for all ski enthusiasts here. I hope this place develops even more. Skiing at night is a very nice feeling. The lighting system has turned out quite well. There are no blind spots on the slope." he said.
"HARD TO DESCRIBE, MUST BE EXPERIENCED"
Erkan İrden also expressed that the facility means a lot for the city. He noted that people have been flocking to the ski resort recently, saying, "People love this place. We can get much more pleasure from night skiing than the joy we get during the day. The weather is perfect, the slope is perfect. It's hard to describe this. It must be experienced." he stated.