Apart from Cretans, most visitors ignore that the snowy peaks of the Cretan mountains in winter are ideal for snow sports. All mountaineering clubs on the island organize courses and training sessions related to snow mountaineering, especially in the ranges of White Mountains, Psiloritis and Dikti. Mountaineering is usually combined with a stay in one of the many mountain shelters on the island. Shelters are maintained by the mountaineering clubs on the island and they can host mountaineers upon arrangement with these clubs.
