Medeo Outdoor Ice Skating Rink with Skaters and Mountain Backdrop in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Skaters glide across the ice at Medeo, the world's largest high-mountain skating complex, located at 1,691 meters above sea level near Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains visible in the background on October 30, 2018.
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A Skating Paradise in the Mountains
Nestled in the valley of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, Medeo stands as one of the world's most iconic outdoor ice skating venues. At 1,691 meters above sea level, the thin mountain air and natural spring water create ideal skating conditions.
A Soviet-Era Legacy
Built in 1951, this massive sports complex has hosted countless world records in speed skating. The distinctive stadium seating and towering floodlights frame the pristine ice surface where locals and tourists alike enjoy the unique experience of high-altitude skating.
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