Be sure to bring a 20 liter jerry can. The fact is that on the last stretch of the journey – from Mineralnye Vody to Arkhyz – there are very few gas stations of famous brands. I only counted three gas stations. And the quality of the fuel at nameless gas stations raises questions. Agree, it will be very unpleasant if the nozzles of a high-tech TSI or Skyactive engine are clogged with mud from a “bodyagi”. I don’t want to talk about diesel. It is not clear where to repair expensive equipment, because the opinion of the roadside assistance is downright frightening. You can drive there in ancient Zhiguli, but not in a foreign car.
Road quality is generally good as winters are mild. But often there are such coating defects as road waves. They are very hard to see, especially at night. If you step on such a “comb”, the car immediately swings. If the shock absorbers are worn and the springs sag, this can lead to loss of control. But on the track you can maintain a high speed. Don’t forget the herds of cows and sheep crossing the roadway. A collision with a pet always ends badly.
Many skiers choose to stop, camp sites and hotels in the village of Arkhyz, a seven-minute drive from the resort itself, where accommodation prices are high. There is a local flavor here. For example, there are only two paved streets. The rest of the roads are overcrowded primers so you have to drive carefully on low profile tires.
Further. Parking on the main street is wild. Motorists leave their cars on the sidewalk. You can get around them only on the roadway, where many “dzhigits” run past. So constantly turn your head so as not to get hit by a car.
Also keep in mind that there is quite a traffic jam at the resort entrance every day at 8am (before the opening of the cable cars). Local mates drive around it on the side of the road or on the other side, which creates a lot of dangerous and conflicting situations as the road is narrow.
The next surprise was thrown by nature. This winter there is little snow in the mountains. Therefore, on the upper ski slopes there is a scattering of small stones, and at the bottom the snow has already melted, which makes the descent traumatic. Especially if someone drives badly. Unfortunately, there are plenty of such vacationers in Arkhyz. There are many who relax with alcohol.
As a result, medical “Loafs” drive like taxis with a fixed route and take the “sufferers” to the first aid station. There are lines of people with fractures and bruises. The registration of a ski insurance is therefore a mandatory part of the program. This can also be done directly at the ticket office where ski passes are sold.
In the end, we find that it is better to eat in large establishments, boil water and not buy food and drinks in small stalls. This prevents stomach problems. Unfortunately, such setbacks are common. But following all these simple rules, the mountains of Arkhyz will delight. They are really great here.
Be sure to bring a 20 liter jerry can. The fact is that on the last stretch of the journey – from Mineralnye Vody to Arkhyz – there are very few gas stations of famous brands. I only counted three gas stations. And the quality of the fuel at nameless gas stations raises questions. Agree, it will be very unpleasant if the nozzles of a high-tech TSI or Skyactive engine are clogged with mud from a “bodyagi”. I don’t want to talk about diesel. It is not clear where to repair expensive equipment, because the opinion of the roadside assistance is downright frightening. You can drive there in ancient Zhiguli, but not in a foreign car.
Road quality is generally good as winters are mild. But often there are such coating defects as road waves. They are very hard to see, especially at night. If you step on such a “comb”, the car immediately swings. If the shock absorbers are worn and the springs sag, this can lead to loss of control. But on the track you can maintain a high speed. Don’t forget the herds of cows and sheep crossing the roadway. A collision with a pet always ends badly.
Many skiers choose to stop, camp sites and hotels in the village of Arkhyz, a seven-minute drive from the resort itself, where accommodation prices are high. There is a local flavor here. For example, there are only two paved streets. The rest of the roads are overcrowded primers so you have to drive carefully on low profile tires.
Further. Parking on the main street is wild. Motorists leave their cars on the sidewalk. You can get around them only on the roadway, where many “dzhigits” run past. So constantly turn your head so as not to get hit by a car.
Also keep in mind that there is quite a traffic jam at the resort entrance every day at 8am (before the opening of the cable cars). Local mates drive around it on the side of the road or on the other side, which creates a lot of dangerous and conflicting situations as the road is narrow.
The next surprise was thrown by nature. This winter there is little snow in the mountains. Therefore, on the upper ski slopes there is a scattering of small stones, and at the bottom the snow has already melted, which makes the descent traumatic. Especially if someone drives badly. Unfortunately, there are plenty of such vacationers in Arkhyz. There are many who relax with alcohol.
As a result, medical “Loafs” drive like taxis with a fixed route and take the “sufferers” to the first aid station. There are lines of people with fractures and bruises. The registration of a ski insurance is therefore a mandatory part of the program. This can also be done directly at the ticket office where ski passes are sold.
In the end, we find that it is better to eat in large establishments, boil water and not buy food and drinks in small stalls. This prevents stomach problems. Unfortunately, such setbacks are common. But following all these simple rules, the mountains of Arkhyz will delight. They are really great here.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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