Three Turkish and Iranian athletes engaged in the sport of speed riding, combining skiing with paragliding and parachuting, at the renowned Erzincan Ergan Mountain Ski Center. These skilled athletes reached speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour as they descended the mountain slopes with parachutes deployed at the Summit of Ergan Mountain.
Located just 12 kilometers from the city and a mere 13-minute drive from Erzincan Airport, Ergan Mountain Ski Center beckons ski enthusiasts to its extensive 17-kilometer-long tracks nestled at an altitude of 2,970 meters, against the breathtaking backdrop of the Munzur Mountains. This ski center offers an exhilarating experience for both locals and visitors alike, who can enjoy skiing on the frozen surface of Ardıç Lake. Moreover, Ergan Mountain Ski Center serves as a hub for adrenaline-fueled sports activities.
Paragliding pilots Ferdi Toy, Ali Zaimoglu, along with Iranian athlete Mohsen Mansouri, embarked on a thrilling adventure at the summit of Ergan Mountain, seamlessly blending skiing with paragliding. Scaling the summit of the ski center towering at an impressive altitude of 2,970 meters, the athletes deftly donned their parachutes and gracefully descended the slopes. With speeds soaring up to 70 kilometers per hour, their daring feats captivated spectators, who watched with keen interest.
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Iranian athlete Mohsen Mansouri expressed his enthusiasm, stating,
“I have spent approximately one week flying here. The terrain is exceptionally conducive to paragliding and parachuting, particularly for ‘speed riding.’ In the foreseeable future, I aspire to bring my own students here to provide speed riding training. Ergan Mountain and Erzincan have truly captivated me.
I wholeheartedly recommend this location to everyone. I have yet to encounter a training environment as secure as this anywhere else in the world. The tracks exude tranquility and are refreshingly uncrowded, making them exceptionally suitable for speed riding.”