HIGHLIGHTS:
– panoramic view of the glaciers and sharp peaks
– incredible burning sunsets and sunrises
– view to the lights of the night city
– deep starry night skies
– discovering new couloirs and glaciers
– moderate lines on wide and open slopes and more challenging steep terrain
– hanging out and relaxing in traditional yurt after exhausting day of backcountry
PRICE:
1950$ for one person
1150$ per person for the group of 2
900$ per person for the group of 3
850$ per person for the group of 4-6
800$ per person for the group of 7-8
750$ per person for the group of 9-10
MOUNTAIN RANGE:
Ile Alatau
SEASON:
March – May
Base camp altitude:
3163 m.a.s.l.
Duration:
4 days
Ability level:
intermediate, advanced/expert
Start point:
Itinerary:
Almaty city – Medeu sport complex – Shymbulak mountain resort – Talgar pass – Bogdanovich glacier
Day by day Schedule:
Meeting the guide in the lobby of your hotel at 8:30 am and transfer to the Small Almaty Gorge. Ascent to the Talgar pass (altitude 3163 meters) by cable car. Yurt Lodge check-in. There is a traditional yurt, so the sleeping places will be arranged on the floor in the sleeping bags. Pillows and mats will be provided. The whole yurt and the floor are heated. It has electricity and outlets. Meals are served in the separate Yurt-Restaurant located nearby. There is a seperate bathroom near the Yurt-Restaurant with hot tab water and toilet seat. There is no shower or sauna, only wet wipes and snow. Drinking water is not provided, so you will need to buy it in Almaty before or in the Yurt-restaurant bar. Riding in the area of the resort with elements of sidecountry to the closest spots – couloirs of Shkol’nik and Edelweiss peaks. Elevation gains 500-800 meters, duration 4-5 hours. Coming back to the Yurt and rest. Dinner in the Yurt-Restaurant in traditional style. Overnight in the sleeping Yurt.
Getting up early in the morning, breakfast and preparations. Backcountry in the area of Bogdanovich glacier to the Chkalov couloir, Pioneer or Abay passes. Elevation gains 600-1000 meters, duration 5-6 hours. Coming back to the Yurt. Rest. Lunch can be arranged in one of the restaurants on the Talgar pass or near the basic station of Shymbulak. Free time. Dinner in the Yurt-Restaurant in traditional style. Overnight in the sleeping Yurt.
Getting up early in the morning, breakfast and preparations. Backcountry in the area of Bogdanovich glacier to Karlytau peak or Komsomol pass. Elevation gain 1000 meters, duration 6-7 hours. Coming back to the Yurt. Lunch can be arranged in one of the restaurants on the Talgar pass or at the middle cable station of the resort. Free time and rest. Dinner in the yurt-restaurant. Overnight in the sleeping yurt.
Getting up early in the morning, breakfast and preparations. Backcountry in the area of Bogdanovich glacier to Ayak or Til glaciers. Elevation gains 600-900 meters, duration 5-6 hours. Coming back to the Yurt. Packing and check-out. Descent to the Medeu. Transfer to Almaty. Farewell dinner in one of the local restaurants.
Required clothing and equipment
Safety:
– avalanche safety kit: shovel, probe, transciever
– airbag backpack (optionally)
Personal clothing and accessories:
– membrane jacket and pants
– insulation layers, downy sweater or vest
– warm down jacket
– extra set of thermal base layer
– lightweight trekking shoes or boots
– sleeping bag with temperature rate 0C – +5C degrees in comfort zone
– softshell gloves
– warm mittens
– beanie
– cap
– neck warmer
– sunscreen with a high degree of UV protection SPF 50+
– personal AID kit
– thermos
– water bottle
– head lamp
– personal hygienic items
– spare batteries for your electronic devices
– adaptor for outlet charging, if needed (220V 50Hz European outlet)
Equipment:
– freeride backpack with skis/splitboard fixation (volume 30-40 liters)
– helmet
– goggles with a spare lens for low visibility conditions
(better to have 2 goggles)
– skis/splitboard
– ski touring/snowboard boots
– proper touring bindings
– climbing skins
– telescopic poles
– ski crampons
– ice axe
– boot crampons
Food and drinks:
– individual snacks (energy and protein bars, muesli, dry fruits and nuts, special mount nutrition and etc.)
– soft drinks, juces, sparkling and etc.
Services included in the package:
2. Shymbulak daily ski-passes.
3. All transfers according to the program.
4. English-speaking skiing guide.
5. Drinking water.
6. Farewell dinner on Day 4.
Services does not included in the package:
1. Accommodation in Almaty before or after the tour.
2. Rental of ski and avalanche equipment (available upon request).
3. Meals not indicated in the program and/or not included into the tour price.
4. Visa support and registration on the territory of Kazakhstan, if required.
5. Personal expenses and other expenses not indicated in the program.
6. Insurance policy.
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