A bit of Siberian powder snow for Xmas wouldn’t harm anyone, we thought. Flexible dates, individual travel to Kazakhstan, skiing together.
AT A GLANCE
Dates
21. Dec. - 07. Jan. 2023
Price
dependent on program; yin the order of CHF 200.-/ day.
Group Size
2-5
Duration
your choice
Origin/Destination
Oskemen, Kazakhstan
TRIP PROFILE
Days out in the snow; nights in lodges, guesthouses, hotels.
We’re all set with everything we need, but it’s not a luxury trip.
elevation gain 1000-1400 m per day in multiple ascents..
Solid off piste technique, controlled kick-turns while ascending on skis.
Interested or Questions ?
Get your tailored offer, your group or family package, or simply discuss your trip ideas with us - we're happy to hear from you!
WHAT IT IS ABOUT
Devoting Xmas to magic Altai mountains. The Kazakh taiga provides plenty of space for touring and riding between larch trees and in open terrain. Do you now think Altai snow hasn’t really been on your bucket list? – we think it should.
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
Cool you're still here !
In case there are questions or doubts, don't hesitate to tell us. We can provide our best advice in direct contact.
