A discovery of the ski-destination underdog, from the Altai in the far east to the backyard of Almaty.
AT A GLANCE
Dates
18. März bis 02. April 2023
Price
CHF 2900.- (excl. flight)
Group Size
3-5
Duration
16 Days (incl. travel)
Origin/Destination
Almaty, Kazakhstan
TRIP PROFILE
Everyday outdoors exposed to elements. Every night indoor at cozy simple stays.
Minimal comfort defined by overnight train ride and bunk beds in an alpine yurt camp.
Approx. 1200 m vertical per day, with options to do extra laps for those who like.
Solid technique during ascent including switchbacks, experience skier/riders on moderate terrain.
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WHAT IT IS ABOUT
The first part is devoted to the magic Altai mountains close to the Mongolian border. The Kazakh taiga provides plenty of space for touring and riding between larch trees, and the snow quality in the area gained an excellent reputation in the past.
In the evenings we stay in cozy guest houses, enjoy local kitchen, and relax in traditional banja.
The second part brings us to the South not far from Almaty, the city of thousand colors. The high mountains impressively rise behind the skyline, and the Ile-Alatau nature reserve offers touring up to 3800 m.a.s.l. Remote backcountry terrain blended with possibility for lift access in the Shymbulak mountain resort.
HIGHLIGHTS
First class touring spots in Kazakhstan
While not many are aware of the riding Kazakhstan has to offer, we’re definitely ticking prime destinations off the bucket list on this trip.
Magic Altai mountains und colorful Almaty
Transition from fairy tale Altai rich in local traditions towards the modern metropolis Almaty, which offers excellent riding in its backyard.
Local guiding - Local riding
With our local mountain guide Darya we’re sure we don’t miss out anything. She knows the Kazakh winter-wonder-world like no-one else.
SERVICES
Included
Organisation und trip lead inclusive mountain guiding by Darya (IFMGA mountain guide aspirant).
All transportation in Kazakhstan, inclusive transfer from Almaty to Altai by train (overnight, 2 pax. sleeping compartment) and back (domestic flight).
Most meals with exceptions during transportations and when we're staying in villages and it's up to the group where to get food (and drinks).
Also have a look at skitouring for an overview on what's generally included on our skitouring trips.
Not included
Flights to Almaty and back home.
Some meals during transportation or while we're staying in towns and it's your own choice to choose a place to get food.
Also have a look at skitouring for an overview on what's generally not included on our skitouring trips.
SLEEPING AND EATING
Accommodation
Whether in a family-operated guesthouse or at a local freeride base, our accomodations are supposed to be cozy, warm, and offer a basis to recover well from active days outdoors.
General information here.
Food
Discovering local food is part of our trips. Most of the time we receive hot meals at our host's, but sometimes we help cooking or even take care of dinner ourselves.
Traditional Kazakh cuisine includes diary products and meat. Yet in modern Central Asia diet restrictions can nowadays be handled better than ever before. Let us know what's your need, and we will find a solution.
General information here.
PROGRAM
DAY 1 | 18. MAR | TRAVELLING DAY
DAY 2 & 3 | 19.-20. MAR | ARRIVAL ALMATY, TRANSFER BY TRAIN (OVERNIGHT)
DAY 4 & 5 | 21.-22. MAR | TOURING ALTAI (2 DAYS)
DAY 6 & 7 | 23.-24. MAR | TRANSFER ON THE ROAD CULTURE
DAY 8 -10 | 25.-27- MAR | TOURING ALTAI (3 DAYS)
DAY 11-12 | 28.-29. MAR | TRANSFER (DOMESTIC FLIGHT AND ON THE ROAD)
DAY 13 – 15 | 30. MAR – 01. APR | TOURING ALMATY (3 DAYS)
DAY 16 | 02. APR | TRAVELLING DAY
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