Step aside American resorts with your classy ad campaigns painstakingly mapped out by overpriced third party marketing teams trying to capture the historic ambiance of an area while appealing to a younger generation. On the other hand, The Khvalynsk Ski Resort in Russia goes back to 80’s style beer commercials with a full on onslaught of Russian bikini babes, smoke bombs, and viking helmets. There’s always something to be said about the classics.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... More by Francis Xavier