Lingering snow at Ovit Mountain draws late-season skiers
RİZE
Perched 3,200 meters above sea level, Rize’s Ovit Mountain is defying the calendar as a lingering blanket of snow offers outdoor enthusiasts a rare chance to ski and snowboard well into June.
Despite the arrival of summer, snow depth on parts of the mountain in İkizdere district still reaches up to 1.5 meters following a harsh winter season. Nature sports enthusiasts recently gathered on the slopes to ride snowmobiles and ski across the lingering snowfields.
Speaking during an inspection of the area, İkizdere District Governor Burak Yaylacı said snow typically remains on Ovit Mountain until the end of June. He described the mountain as one of Türkiye’s most suitable locations for winter tourism, noting that visitors can reach the snow-covered terrain after only a 5-kilometer drive from the main road.
