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Ski touring (freeride) in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan. 8 or 14 days.
Region: Pamir, Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
Activity: skitouring, alpine skiing, freeride,
7 nights at hotels.
Trip Category: regular, fixed dates: Feb,
05-18; Feb, 19-March, 04 (14 days) and Feb, 13-20, Feb, 20-27, Feb, 27 - March, 06 (8 days). Other dates are available
by request in February-March.
Difficulty: easy to difficult, need
of special skill and gear. Kids from 18 years are allowed (14-17 y.o.
with parents only).
Best
time: February - 1st half of March
Itinerary Var. 1 14 days Suusamyr, Arslanbob, Alai Valley. Fixed dates: Feb, 05-18 and Feb, 19 - March, 04
| Day 1 | Meeting at the airport, transfer to Bishkek (30 km). Hotel accommodation. Breakfast, rest. Meeting with your guide, drive to Ala-Archa gorge (40 km) for an acclimatization. It is a nature park located at 2,100 meters ASL. The total length of the gorge is 35 km. There you can hike to the waterfall at 2,700 m in the side gorge. It will take about 2 hrs to get there. In winter it is frozen. The landscape of the gorge is amazing and you can take wonderful pictures. Then we return to Bishkek. Lunch. Free time. B/L/D |
| Day 2 | Transfer to Suusamyr Valley (160 km, 3-4 hrs, 700-3000 m) which is situated on the main road from Bishkek to Osh town. Suusamyr alpine valley is located at the heart of Tien-Shan on the altitude of about 2200 m ASL. It is encircled by the snow summits some of which are 4500 m high. Steep forestless slopes make a very attractive landscapes for the ski freeriding and snowboarding. Today we are going to stay on the ski resort Too-Asuu to get a little bit acclimatized and have a good time skiing on the slopes of Suusamyr. Short lecture on avalanche safety. B/L/D |
| Days 3-4 | Skiing for 2 more days in the surroundings. Overnight at the base B/L/D. |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Arslanbob village (461 km, 8-9 h). Arslanbob (Arslanbap) is a unique destination. It is an oasis at the altitude of 1,600 m ASL. Arslanbob area is situated on the southwestern slope of the Fergana Range. Arslanbob is famous for spectacular relic walnut forests. The vast area of fruit and nut forests in the Arslanbob Valley is the largest one in the world. Walnut forests are not the only attraction of the place, but also here you can observe the wonderful waterfalls and grandeurs mountains with rocky Boobash-Ata Summit (4,430 m) rising above the valley. The local people are very welcoming and friendly. Arslanbob village is a place with narrow streets and national style houses. Specific climatic conditions create a microclimate on the southern slopes of the mountains. Here is the maximum precipitation in Kyrgyzstan. In the winter there is magnificent snow, even at high temperatures above zero on Celsius. Slopes for skiing are accessible right from the village. They have gain of almost one kilometer, as well as an unforgettable skiing on slopes up to 40 degrees through the relic walnut forests. Accommodation in guest house. Rest and getting ready for the next couple of ski touring days B/L/D. |
| Days 6-7 | Full day of skiing. Ski-touring in the surroundings. B/L/D. |
| Day 8 | Transfer to ancient Osh town (175 km, about 4 hrs). Cititour - starts from Uzbek mahalla (ethnic city district) racy streets and Ulukbek park which saved the atmosphere of the Soviet Union times. We will visit the eastern flee market and have the tour to the sacred Suleiman-Too mountain with it's famous cave museum.. Overnight at the hotel in Osh. B/L/D |
| Days 9-12 | Transfer from Osh to Alai valley, Sary Tash (185 km, 3 hrs). Highland Alai Valley is located in the south of Kyrgyzstan, between the Alai and Chon-Alai Range belonging to the Pamirs. Chon-Alai Range, enveloping the Alai Valley to the south, rises above the valley on 3000 m and draws to the traveler grandiose scenery of majestic mountains and eternal ice. Its length is 150 km, the width of 2-25 km, average height - 3000 m. The average heights are between 2240 m in the west and 3536 m in the east. From the valley you can observe one of the highest peaks of the former USSR, Lenin Peak (7134 m). You can do skiing on the northwestern slopes near Sary Tash settlement, located on the road leading to the Kyrgyz-Chinese border. The average steepness of slopes is 20-30 degrees.Accommodation in the guest house. Lunch and ski touring in this area for the next 3 days. Skiing on the northwestern slopes, the steepness of the slopes is 20-30 degrees. Temperature at night is about -15-25 C, daytime -10-15 C. B/L/D |
| Day 13 | Sary Tash – Osh. (185 km, 3 hrs). Flight to Bishkek. Accommodation in the hotel. Free time and getting ready for the trip back. Farewell dinner. B/L/D |
| Day 14 | Transfer to airport. Departure from Bishkek. B. |
Cost: please for an offer!
Included:
- Visa support (if needed) and permits
- Meeting and seeing off at the airports in Bishkek and Osh
- Hotel accommodation in Bishkek DBL BB
- hotel accommodation in Osh DBL BB
- Accommodation in guest houses and ski base as of above
- All the transportations as per the itinerary (4x4 minivan)
- Flight from Osh to Bishkek
- FB during all the programme
- Experienced guide service (2 guides for 5+ group)
Not included:
- personal gear
- international flights to/from Bishkek
- visa fees
- insurance (MANDATORY!) You need
to have the insurance which covers free ride skiing up to 4500 m, rescue
rangers support, 1st aid and helicopter evacuation at the least. Minimal
coverage is $20,000.
Options:
- single supplement
- extra nights in Bishkek or Osh 50$ p/p per night
- changes of the program (extra fee may be applied)
Itinerary Var.2 8 days Arslanbob. Fixed dates: Feb, 13-20, Feb, 20-27 and Feb, 27 - March, 06
| Day 1 | Arrival at the airport of Bishkek then fly to Osh. Our representative will meet you in the city of Osh. Straightway we drive to Arslanbob. We will cover about 200 km. On the way, we will have lunch in Jalal Abad. You have the opportunity to taste the national cuisine. Accommodation in the guest house of local residents. Dinner at the guest house. |
| Day 2 | 1st skiing day. Arslanbob is a unique place for skiing fans, located at an altitude of 1600 m ASL. It is located on the western spurs of the Fergana mountain range and it is famous, above all, for relict walnut-fruit forests. Local walnut forests are the largest in the world. But this is not the only attraction of these places. Here you can see the most beautiful waterfalls, majestic mountain ranges, as well as the rocky summit of Beaubash Ata (4430 m). In the mountains of Arslanbob you will ride on steep slopes up to 40-50 degrees, as well as fascinating panoramas, from where you can explore the surroundings with majestic forests and mountain landscapes. And only here the maximum amount of precipitation falls in Kyrgyzstan. In winter, even at high plus temperatures in the valley it is time to ski and conquer snowy hills of Arslanbob. Fluffy snow covers slopes like a huge white blanket. After breakfast we will prepare our gear and go on a journey to conquer the snowy hills. In between there will be stop for rest and lunch. Lunch boxes will be arranged in advance. After lunch we ride more and then go to the guest house for dinner. Accommodation in the house of local residents. B/L/D |
| Day 3 | Ski touring day. In the morning, after an ample breakfast, we set off to the ski touring site by vehicles. We will continue skiing and making cool descents on pristine snow. Full day of ski touring. We will finish the evening in the guest house with a well-cooked dinner. Overnight in the guest house. B/L/D. |
| Day 4 | Back to skis. You had a good rest in the evening and today it's time to get ready for a new adventure and make new descents on pristine slopes. The active day program of ascents and descends ends in the cozy guest house of local residents. In the evening we will have a delicious dinner. B/L/D. |
| Day 5 | The final skiing day. Today we have the final day of skiing. Let’s make it amazing! Actively hiking, climbing the desired slopes, admiring the panoramic views, making crazy descents. Such a powder is only in Arslanbob. The southern region is warm and sunny! Farewell dinner and overnight in the guest house. B/L/D. |
| Day 6 | Transfer Arslanbob-Osh (200 km). After breakfast - transfer to Osh city. If desired, you can go to the sacred Suleiman Too Mountain, take a little walk around the city, visit the famous Osh Bazaar and buy souvenirs. Hotel accommodation. Dinner. B/L/D |
| Day 7 | Flight to Bishkek. Transfer Manas airport - Bishkek (30 km). Accomodation in the hotel. Free time. B/L/D |
| Day 8 | Transfer to airport. Departure from Bishkek. B. |
Cost: please for an offer!
Included:
- Visa support (if needed) and permits
- Meeting and seeing off at the airports in Bishkek and Osh
- Hotel accommodation in Bishkek DBL BB 1 night
- hotel accommodation in Osh DBL BB 1 night
- Accommodation in guest house in Arslanbob
- All the transportations as per the itinerary (4x4 minivan)
- Flight from Bishkek to Osh and return
- FB during all the programme
- Experienced guide service (2 guides for 5+ group)
Not included:
- personal gear
- international flights to/from Bishkek
- visa fees
- insurance (MANDATORY!) You need
to have the insurance which covers free ride skiing up to 4500 m, rescue
rangers support, 1st aid and helicopter evacuation at the least. Minimal
coverage is $20,000.
Options:
- single supplement
- extra nights in Bishkek or Osh 50$ p/p per night
- changes of the program (extra fee may be applied)
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Pamir.
Typical skiing slope.
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Skiers
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Boarders
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Skier
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Near
Taldyk pass.
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Rest
in Base Camp.
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