Thousands of Yekaterinburg Residents Gather for Night Skiing on Mount Uktus
Nearly 2,150 people took part in the traditional mass descent from the mountain on skis and snowboards. The event was held on January 30.
Mar 6, 2026 0
Thousands of participants in the mass skiing event on Mount Uktus
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On January 30, a traditional mass night skiing event took place on the slopes of Mount Uktus in Yekaterinburg. Snowboarders and skiers, armed with flashlights and dressed in bright costumes, descended from the summit in an organized manner.
Bright and unusual costumes of the event participants
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According to the organizers, almost 2,150 people participated in the descent. The entire process took about ten minutes.
Creative images of athletes who slid down the mountain
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Many participants approached the event creatively, choosing thematic costumes. Among the images were sharks, jellyfish, and even players of the hockey club Avtomobilist.
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The skiing took place in complete darkness, creating a particularly spectacular sight.
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