February brought very mixed conditions across Palandöken Ejder 3200 with everything from spring snow to the best fresh of the season to date. February can always be a mixed month in any ski area and Ejder 3200 was no exception.
Most notably, Palandöken didn’t suffer from the typical February rush over the mid-term school holiday break. Pretty much every country in Europe has holidays at some point during this week – meaning more familiar ski resorts get rammed. Not so in Palandöken.
Not only does Palandöken offer quiet pistes, it also represents incredibly good value for a ski or snowboard holiday. Click the links below to learn why we think this is probably the best value ski area on the planet
The world’s best value ski resort, part one
The world’s best value ski resort, part two
The world’s best value ski resort, part three
The world’s best value ski resort, full guide
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It’s worth remembering that Turkey isn’t strictly speaking part of Europe – and Erzurum is considerably further east – so you’ll need to choose an insurer with protection outside the continent. TrueTraveller ski insurance offers some of the best value, most comprehensive ski and snowboard cover that even includes park riding and off-piste (check the exact details at time of booking). Go with the best – go with TrueTraveller.
February conditions in Palandöken / Ejder 3200 / Erzurum
As is so often the case, February brought extremely mixed conditions across Palandöken. However, most notably, the resort stayed remarkably quiet compared to its European counterparts. Queues are almost non-existent in Ejder 3200 Palandöken at the best of times – but this became even more evident over the traditional busy mid-term times.
If you’re looking for a larger ski area for your ski or snowboard holiday, check this link for an extensive La Plagne guide, the world’s 3rd largest and most popular ski resort.
Palandöken / Ejder 3200 piste map
