Think Iran and you're unlikely to think skiing, but there are more than 20 ski fields in the country.
Most of the action is conveniently concentrated around Tehran The Dizin and Shemshak resorts are the pick, with steep downhills and plenty of untracked powder to keel skiers of all levels interested Chalets and ski passes are inexpensive compared with Western countries, and the slopes are more gender-equal than most of Iran – expect to see exposed female hair.