Skiing Holiday and Snowboarding Vacations in Kyrgyzstan

Some Tour Attractions:

Bishkek, Boom Gorge, Karakol, Karakol Gorge

Tour description

Nothing beats a powder-filled adventure with good friends in the Kyrgyz Tien Shan Mountains and this yurt-based backcountry ski/splitboard experience in Kyrgyzstan is like none other. Handcrafted Kyrgyz yurts have been housing nomads since ancient times and now we want to welcome you to our backcountry ski yurt set up deep in Terskei Ala Too backcounty among towering peaks and spruce forests. Our yurt provides direct access to Kyrgyzstan’s finest backcountry ski and snowboard terrain, wide open alpine slopes and scenic glaciers covered with annual snowfalls of up to 2,200 cm. Ski during the day and enjoy dinner in the warmth of the yurt next to a wood-burning stove.

Tour Program

Day

Day 1: Bishkek - Karakol - Yurt Camp

Itinerary

Arrive in Bishkek where you'll be met by one of our staff. Load everything up in the car then settle in for a 6-hour-long drive to Karakol. Change vehicles and climb into an old-school, soviet ex-army truck in order to reach our final destination. Meet up with our guides at the trailhead. Skin up and trek to the yurt. Final preparations/gear check/avalanche safety briefing.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Yurt Camp

Day

Day 2: Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area.

Itinerary

Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area. Fire & BBQ in the evening. Take advantage of lounging in the nearby sauna if desired.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Yurt Camp

Day

Day 3: Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area.

Itinerary

Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area. Fire & BBQ in the evening. Take advantage of lounging in the nearby sauna if desired.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Yurt Camp

Day

Day 4: Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area.

Itinerary

Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area. Fire & BBQ in the evening. Take advantage of lounging in the nearby sauna if desired.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Yurt Camp

Day

Day 5: Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area.

Itinerary

Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area. Fire & BBQ in the evening. Take advantage of lounging in the nearby sauna if desired.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Yurt Camp

Day

Day 6: Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area.

Itinerary

Full day of backcoutnry ski touring in the area. Fire & BBQ in the evening. Take advantage of lounging in the nearby sauna if desired.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Yurt Camp

Day

Day 7: Yurt Camp - Karakol - Bishkek

Itinerary

Ski out in the morning. Meet up with our vehicle at the trailhead. Drive to Karakol. Switch vehicles again and continue to Bishkek. Accommodation at a hotel.

Meals

B L D

Accommodation

Hotel

Day

Day 8: Bishkek - Manas International Airport

Itinerary

Transfer to the airport in the morning.

Meals

B _ _

Accommodation

- - -

Less

Tour package

Included

Guides
All relevant transportation
Meals during the tour
Yurt lodging fees – 6 nts, Hotel -1 nt.
Access to all yurt supplies and resources
Gear haul both ways

Not included

Excess baggage costs
Airfare to Kyrgyzstan
Individual/single accommodations
Personal travel insurance
Tips for guides/porters/drivers
Emergency evacuation charges
Meals not detailed in the tour program
All personal expenses, equipment, & clothing
Visa and passport costs if applicable

Tour offers

Price per person

$upon request

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Notes

Guests are required to have:

A sense of adventure
Reasonable fitness
Personal travellers’ first aid kit
Medical & accident insurance
All appropriate clothing & equipment

Guests are required to have all appropriate equipment:

Ski/Snowboard clothing
Sunscreen, your favorite book, music, a journal, and don’t forget the camera!
If you’d like, some of your favorite “energy snacks” and sweets from home
Airbag (strongly recommended)
Snow shovel (a must have)
Avalanche probe (a must have)
Avalanche beacon (a must have)
Avalung (strongly recommended)
Hard – shell helmet (strongly recommended)
Skis/Splitboard: powder or free ride. Wider than usual skis give skiers the advantage of turning with ease in any snow conditions. We recommend a minimum of 100mm under foot.
Poles: A pair of poles.
Bindings: Backcountry touring bindings or adapters.
Boots: Make sure you have a comfortable and durable pair of boots. Make sure your boots have enough hinging action to allow you to push your knees forward without having to release your top buckle. To allow for comfort make sure your boots are not tight around your toes, ankles or the lower part of your shins. We do recommend that you carry your boots with you on the plane to ensure they arrive when you do.

Please note: We have a very limited selection of gear available for rent.

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