Ski-tour in the central part of Terskey Ala-Too Range
Location: Kyrgyzstan
Season: Mid of December– End of March
Day: 10
Difficulty: medium
from $1190 USD per person.
The central part of Terskey Ala-Too Range is located in the east part of extensive Issyk-Kul hollow. Closeness of a huge lake and Terskey Ala-Too mountain range provides high humidity and high precipitation rates during winter months in form of snow.
Season starts in the mid of December and continues up to the end of March. The snowiest months are January- March. In some places snow layer can be as high as 150 sm. There are sometimes long periods without snowfall so skiers have to ski rubber like snow, however variety and quantity of slopes around us don’t leave us a chance to be bored! At the end of October some slopes are covered with 30–40 sm snow layer.
About skiing:
The program is suitable for experienced off ski road skiers. The skiing area is very extensive, the steepness of the slopes is 20 – 45 degrees. Difference in high level is up to 1000 – 1200 meters. There are different skiing areas for assent and descent with variety of terrain.
Ascent variants and number of descents are chosen by the guides in accordance with preparation of the group, skiing experience and members’ preferences. Difficulty levels of the routes are different, so we have something to offer both experienced free rides and those who just start mastering backcountry. There are one-day walking (ski-tour) segues and mountain ascents during the program that requires pre- tour physical preparation and workout.
Bear in mind that off ski road skiing is extreme and potentially dangerous type of sport. Non compliance with safety regulations and the guide’s instructions can cause trauma.
Terskei Ala-Too ski-tour program
Terskey Ala-Too ski-tour price in USD
The program price includes:
• Meeting and seeing off at the airport
• All transfers according to the program by Mitsubishi Delica like full drive vehicles (1vehicle for a group up to 5 members )
• Sightseeing in Bishkek
• Extra accommodation in guest houses of Bishkek and Karakol
• Full Board during the program (including lunch during transfer Bishkek-Karakol – Bishkek)
• Guides’ salaries (1 guide for a group of up to 3 members ; 2 guides for a group of 4 and more members )
• Rent of radio-phones
• Ecological fees
Price doesn’t include:
• Air fare to Bishkek
• Medical(sports accident insurance) insurance
• Rent of ski and avalanche safety equipment
• Accommodation in Bishkek prior to the beginning of the program and after the end of the program
• Alcohol drinks
Necessary ski tour equipment for ski tour in Terskey Ala-Too
Ski with ski bindings and ski skins. Splitboard or snow shoes for snowboarders . Ski poles, helmet, avalanche safety equipment set: transceiver (beeper), probe and shovel. Backpack with the possibility of securing the ski or snowboard and suitable ski clothes, in winter period temperature variation is from – 5C to – 25C in the area). Sunglasses, ski mask, sun cream. Avalanche safety equipment is available for rent on advance request. Number of sets is limited.
Additional Information
Nutrition
Full Board during the program. Breakfasts are at the guest house and dinners in cafés, Menu includes both National and European cuisine. Lunch boxes are provided during day time activities (fruites, sandwiches, hot tea).
Transport
All transfers are carried out by comfortable full drive vehicle in excellent, equipped with winter tyres and a large ski boot.