HIGHLIGHTS:
– exclusive itinerary
– remoteness and wilderness
– view of legendary sacred Mount Belukha
– magical beauty of frozen Rakhmanov Lake
– healing radon hot-springs
– countryside lifestyle
– discovering new powder slopes
– kazakh hospitality experience
– shamanic culture and mysterious legends of Altai
PRICE:
2900$ per person for the group of 2
2150$ per person for the group of 3
1800$ per person for the group of 4-6
1650$ per person for the group of 7-8
1450$ per person for the group of 9-10
MOUNTAIN RANGE:
Kalmachikha, Kazakhstan Altai
SEASON:
November – April
Base camp altitude:
1800 m.a.s.l.
Duration:
9 days
Ability level:
intermediate, advanced/expert
Start point:
Oskemen
Itinerary:
Day by day Schedule:
Breakfast, preparations. Departure to the Uryl village (60 km). Lunch in the house of the hospitable Pilipenko family decorated in traditional Altai style by talented artist and landlord Andrey whose artworks reflect ancient culture and traditions of Altai people. Here you will also see shamanic items, dream catchers, custom furniture, old hunter wooden skis with natural animal skins and “Ayil” constructions – traditional dwelling of Altai nations. Transfer to the guest house, sauna and dinner.
Breakfast, tea ceremony and honey tasting with a local Healer, Witch and Herbalist. Excursion to the food and clothing market of the village, visiting souvenir shopes and stores with various healing packaged herbal teas, tinctres, balms and honey. Departure to Oskemen (350 km). Stop on the way in Altai city for lunch. Accommodation in comfortable hotel in Oskemen. Evening city walk, dinner and rest.
Required clothing and equipment
Safety:
– airbag backpack (optionally)
Personal clothing and accessories:– membrane jacket and pants
– insulation layers (softshell jacket, light primaloft sweater or vest)
– warm down jacket
– extra set of wool or fleece thermal base layer
– few pairs of warm thermal socks
– warm trekking shoes or boots
– softshell gloves
– warm mittens
– beanie
– cap
– neck tube
– sunscreen with a high degree of UV protection SPF 50+
– inti-frost cream
– swimsuit, towel and slippers for visiting sauna;
– personal AID kit (pain and flu medication, adhesive plaster, individual medications in case of having chronic diseases)
– thermos
– water bottle
– head lamp
– personal hygienic items
– power bank
– spare batteries for your transceiver
– chargers and cords for your electronic devices
– adaptor for outlet charging, if needed (220V 50Hz European outlet)
Equipment:
– helmet
– goggles with a spare lens for foggy conditions
– ski-touring or snowboard boots
– freeride skis or splitboard with proper touring bindings
– climbing skins
– telescopic poles
Food and drinks: 
Services included in the package:
2. All transfers according to the program.
3. Meals indicated in the program.
4. English-speaking KMGA skiing guide.
5. All environmental and ecological fees.
6. Sauna in Katon-Karagai guest house.
7. Drinking water.
Services does not included in the package:
2. Meals not indicated in the program and/or not included into the tour price.
3. Visa support and registration on the territory of Kazakhstan, if required.
4. Personal expenses and other expenses not indicated in the program.
5. Insurance policy.
6. Cost of the domestic flight Almaty-Oskemen-Almaty (~160-200 USD).
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