Freeride and ski touring with mountain guides of Almaty

Take a guided backcountry ski tour with our experienced mountain guides to discover new spots and bag the best lines!

The Ile-Alatau (Zailiyskiy Alatau) mountains present almost unlimited opportunities for backcountry skiing and offer something for everyone, from newbies right through to the most seasoned pros. Whatever it is that floats your boat, we’ll help you find it – couloirs, rock drops, tree runs, or simply untouched fields of the deepest, fluffiest powder. Join a guided tour to find out more about these beautiful mountains, spend time exploring far from pistes, roads and skilifts, and develop your backcountry skills. 
Guided tours are a great option for people who can ride confidently on the piste but are new to offpiste riding, as well as for those with years of experience in the backcountry. Our guides will choose routes to match the ability of the group, ensuring your experience will be fun and enjoyable.

One-day tour cost: 70-80 € per person depending on location and number of participants

 The cost includes: The services of a ski guide (2 guides for a group of more than 5 people); return transfer from Almaty, National park fees

Customization: We are happy to give you a personalized tour according to your wishes and needs (any number of participants, dates, amount of days etc). We will gladly assist you with accommodation booking and suggest the best hotels in Almaty. We can also arrange a transfer from the International airport of Almaty if needed.

The ski touring program can be conducted as a camp or one-day tour (1-4 days with accommodation in Almaty) in the following locations (depending on weather and snow conditions):

You will need to be: 
– confident riding on piste (including black runs); 
– in good physical shape, able to walk for long distances uphill at altitude; 
– inspired to develop your skills and abilities – and most importantly to have fun :)

You will need:
– Avalanche kit (Beeper / transceiver (with spare batteries), probe, shovel);
– Skis with touring bindings, or a splitboard for snowboarders; 
– climbing skins for your skis / splitboard; 
– Ski poles (folding or telescopic poles for snowboarders); 
– Backpack, minimum 30l with straps for carrying your skis or snowboard; 
– Helmet; 
– Warm clothes (waterproof outer shell, fleece, down jacket in case of cold weather); 
– Sun glasses and goggles (ideally with lenses for bright and flat light); 
– Sunscreen; 
– Thermos;
– Individual snacks;
– Travel insurance covering backcountry skiing in the remote mountain area.

We can also offer guided freeride tours at Almaty's best ski resorts: Shymbulak and Ak-Bulak. Check it here.
You can find a list of multi-day tours here. Or you can contact us to find out detailed information on all the itineraries and choose the tour that best suits you and your needs.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS TOUR? FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US!