Shemshak is a ski resort situated to the north-east of Tehran in the Alborz mountain range.
Shemshak is a ski resort situated to the north-east of Tehran in the Alborz mountain range. Shemshak is the second largest ski area in Iran after Dizin and came into operation in 1958. It includes two ski lifts, three dish Tele-skis and two Hammer Tele-skis. The slopes lie at an altitude of 2,550 m to 3,050 m above sea level. Shemshak has classically catered to more advanced skiers while Dizin has drawn beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. The slopes are quite steep and many of the runs are mogul runs. Ski season is usually four months from early December to late March depending on the weather with the slope open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the night slope from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The more professional slope is at Shemshak and that is the one used for national and international tournaments.