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  Rakhmanov Lake Ski-Touring Camp Katon-Karagai National Park You will be one of those lucky beggars who have a chance to travel on…

Let’s take a break from mobile connection, enjoy virgin nature, starry sky, authentic ski touring and freeriding on untouched slopes without using any lifts and motorized machines, only climbing skins and human power. Tau Turgen Gorge is a quite remore area located in the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountain Range on the territory of the National Park Ile Alatau. Local terrain is friendly for riders with skill level from beginner to pro. Elevation range 1800-3200 meters with highest point in peak Bakhtiyar 3200 meters high. The area is rarely visited by people in winter, so you can be sure that no one will disturb your peace and you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of wilderness and authenticity while staying in the yurt like a real nomad.

During this beautiful authentic backcountry trip in the East of Kazakhstan you will find yourself in the very heart of the magical Western Altai mountains. You will be living in the taiga forest in a cozy warm house with a Russian sauna and delicious home cuisine, touring and freeriding in the tree zone among cedars and larches, enjoying the natural taste of rowanberries and having fun in a magnificent soft and deep powder.

Kotyrbulak gorge is 40 km far from Almaty, well-known because of Pioneer ski resort located in it’s amazingly beautiful gorge. It will be the start point of backcountry route with the view to Bukreev peak so far, named in honor of the famous Kazakhstan mountaineer Anatoliy Bukreev.

You will feel the spiritual power of ancient nomads when find yourself in traditional Kazakh yurt, surrounded by huge impressive glaciers with panoramic view to Almaty city. It’s a good chance to test yourself at altitudes more than 4000 meters and leave your trace on the wild untouched slopes of Tien-Shan mountains.

Day of freeriding on the best and the largest resort in Kazakhstan, which matches the European standards of quality. This tour is suitable for both, beginners and experienced riders. You will visit the highest point of the resort – Talgar pass (3200 m), where you will see stunning panorama of the glaciers, enjoy hospitality and warm atmosphere in kazakh traditional yurt, while eating national kazakh meals and beverages.