Ski Tours, Freeride & Backcountry

Skiing Day at Shymbulak Ski Resort (1 day)

Don’t miss the chance to ski at Shymbulak Ski Resort, famous for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days, steady snow and the magnificent surrounding views!

Shymbulak Private Skiing Tour with Guide (1 day)

Day of skiing on the best and the largest resort in Kazakhstan, which matches the European standards of quality. This tour is suitable for beginners and experienced skiers and freeriders. The tour allows to ride both on the groomed slopes and off-piste with possibility of organizing backcountry nearby the resort.

Heli-Skiing among the Glaciers of Trans-Ili Alatau (1 day)

One-day heli-skiing program in the ice kingdom of Almaty Highlands. If you are an experienced bold freerider and ready to test yourself at an altitude over 4,000 meters, then this adventure is special for you. Wild terrain, untouched snow, launch by helicopter and ocean of brightest emotions!

Freeride at Ak-Bulak Ski Resort (1 day)

One-day ski trip near Almaty to one of the best spots, where you can ride off-piste from the lifts. Full immersion in the atmosphere of freeride: an abundance of snow, steep gradients, wide fields and narrow couloirs, coniferous forest, many drops, lines of descent for every taste.

Freeride on Elik-Sai Ski Centre (1 day)

One-day route near Almaty for real connoisseurs of skiing on wild steep slopes in the forest. Full immersion in the atmosphere of freeride: plenty of snow, steep gradients, narrow couloirs, lots of drops. Lines of descent for experienced freeriders only.

Backcountry hut skiing in Ketmen ridge (5 days)

Challenging and authentic backcountry adventure in the heart of wild and impressive Ketmen ridge with national spirit. The caravan of horses will deliver your stuff to the mountain hut while you’ll be skinning up to the picturesque and peaceful mountains. Exciting ski runs every day in new locations and no other human souls for many kilometers around.

Intro Tour Around Ski Resorts of Almaty (5 days)

Winter program around the most attractive ski resorts near Almaty in combination with a sightseeing tour of the main sights of the southern capital, acquaintance with the ancient culture of nomads, customs, traditions and local cuisine, full immersion into the atmosphere of national color.

Backcountry winter holidays in Almaty (7 days)

Combination of freeride from ski-lifts at Shymbulak and Ak-Bulak resorts and backcountry in the wild picturesque gorges of Almaty mountains. Involving into the local culture, exploring the oldest food market of Almaty and visiting nature miracle of Kazakhstan – Charyn Canyon.

Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan freeride adventure (14 days)

Freeride on the territory of best ski resorts of Central Asia and backcountry skiing in the remote places with accommodation in the “yurt” - traditional house of Nomads. Involving into the local culture and visiting nature miracles of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, where the Great Silk Way road has passed.

Backcountry to the Tourist Peak (1 day)

Route with intermediate level of complexity in the upper reaches of Big Almaty gorge in the area called “Cosmo-station” – station researching cosmic rays.

Cosmos backcountry adventure (from 3 days)

Only one hour from blooming Almaty and you will find yourself in another Universe – Snow Planet called Cosmo-station. Backcountry in highlands with accommodation in the hut at an altitude of 3350 meters. Exciting ski runs every day and stunning view to the Big Almaty lake and glaciers.

Shymbulak Backcountry Yurt Lodge (from 3 days)

You will feel the spiritual power of ancient nomads when find yourself in traditional Kazakh yurt, surrounded by huge impressive glaciers. You will be besotted by their fresh breath and charmed by stern sharpen character of pointed rocky peaks. It’s a good chance to test yourself at high altitudes and leave your trace on the wild untouched powder slopes of Tien-Shan mountains.

High altitude freeride experience in Almaty (5 days)

Exciting backcountry experience in the high mountains near Almaty. You will explore two different exciting spots – Cosmo-staion and cirque of Bogdanovich glacier. It’s a good chance to test yourself at high altitudes and leave your trace on the wild untouched powder slopes of Tien-Shan mountains.

Backcountry to the shoulder of Titova Peak (1 day)

One-day backcountry route in the upper reaches of Small Almaty Gorge in area of natural boundary Mynzhilki. From the shoulder of Titov's peak you will see amazing panorama of big rocky mountains and glaciers of Trans-Ili Alatau.

Backcountry on Turan Peak (1 day)

One-day backcountry route in the upper reaches of Big Almaty gorge. It will surprise you with stunning panoramas from the summit to the nearby glaciers and mountain valleys. The descent takes a lot of fun, because you will ride down directly to the car where the climb has begun.

Almaty Ski Tour Package (from 2 days)

Ski tour to Almaty is a great opportunity for skiing at one of the best winter resorts in the CIS countries, to enjoy the cleanest mountain air and unique nature of the Ile Alatau.

Backcountry to Molodyozhniy Peak (from 2 days)

Two-days backcountry route of intermediate complexity in the upper reaches of Small Almaty Gorge in cirque of Tuyuksu glacier. Summit has an ideal shape with rocky ridge and icy walls. Route supposes the descent by classic way on "chicken breast".

Backcountry Adventure in Tuyuksu (from 3 days)

3-days backcountry program in the upper reaches of the Small Almaty Gorge in the cirque area of Tuyuksu glacier. Accommodation in the iron barrels or carriage transformed into the mountain shelters.

Backcountry Adventure in Tuyuksu (5 days)

3-days backcountry program in the upper reaches of the Small Almaty Gorge in the cirque area of Tuyuksu glacier. Accommodation in the iron barrels or carriage transformed into the mountain shelters. Every day we will make radial exits to the nearest summits and glaciers.

Breath of Trans-ili-alatau glaciers (10 days)

Full escape from civilization, touring in the big mountains and glaciers, apreski on the territory of picturesque SPA complex, introduction to ancient culture of nomads, visiting Kazakhstan nature miracle – Singing Sand Dune.