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'''Dizin''' ({{lang-fa|دیزین}}) is the largest [[Iran]]ian [[ski resort]]s. It is located in the [[Alborz]] mountain range, about 70km North from [[Tehran]]. It was established during the 1960s under the reign of [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]]. |
'''Dizin''' ({{lang-fa|دیزین}}) is the largest [[Iran]]ian [[ski resort]]s. It is located in the [[Alborz]] mountain range, about 70km North from [[Tehran]]. It was established during the 1960s under the reign of [[Mohammad Reza Pahlavi]]. |
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Dizin is the first ski and winter sport resort in Iran which has been officially recognized and granted the title by the International Ski Federation for its capability in administrating official and international competitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/middle-east/iran/tehran/skiresort-dizinskiarea.asp|title=Archived copy|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707074400/http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/middle-east/iran/tehran/skiresort-dizinskiarea.asp|archivedate=2011-07-07|deadurl=yes|accessdate=2010-11-30|df=}}</ref> |
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The ski season in Dizin lasts from December to May, due its high altitude. The highest [[ski lift]] reaches {{Convert|3600|m|ft|-2|abbr=on}}, making it one of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world. |
The ski season in Dizin lasts from December to May, due its high altitude. The highest [[ski lift]] reaches {{Convert|3600|m|ft|-2|abbr=on}}, making it one of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world. |
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 Dizin ski resort | |
  Dizin Location within Iran | |
| Location | Karaj, Iran |
| Coordinates | 36°02′57″N 51°25′02″E / 36.04917°N 51.41722°E |
| Top elevation | 3600m (11,811 ft) |
| Base elevation | 2650m (8,694 ft) |
| Skiable area | 469ha |
| Trails | 23 |
| Lift system | 4 gondolas 3 chairlifts 9 Surface lifts |
| Snowmaking | No |
| Night skiing | No |
| Website | http://www.dizinskiresort.com |
Dizin (Persian: دیزین) is the largest Iranian ski resorts. It is located in the Alborz mountain range, about 70km North from Tehran. It was established during the 1960s under the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
Dizin is the first ski and winter sport resort in Iran which has been officially recognized and granted the title by the International Ski Federation for its capability in administrating official and international competitions.[1]
The ski season in Dizin lasts from December to May, due its high altitude. The highest ski lift reaches 3,600 m (11,800 ft), making it one of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world.
Ski resort
The resort is nowaday managed by "Raika", a company owned by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Dizin ski amenities include hotels, cottages, restaurants, villas and private apartments. Dizin ski resort accommodates thousands of people every year. There are also other facilities such as tennis courts, mountain climbing, mountain biking. Ski instruction courses are offered.
The resort is opened all year long offering various activities during winters and summers.
Ski area
The ski area includes 4 gondolas, 3 chairlifts, and 9 surface lifts. The lowest point of the resort is 2650m, while its highest point is 3600m (11,811 feet above the sea level).
The snow quality at Dizin is fantastic powder and rivals that of many European and Rocky Mountain snow areas. Dizin is 70 km North of the capital city of Tehran.
Image gallery
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Dizin ski resort and gondola lift -
View of Mount Damavand as seen from Dizin -
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See also
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
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External links
- Ski Federation of Iran (contains information on Dizin)
- Snowboarding and skiing in Dizin
- Dizin Ski Resort - Ski of Persia
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