Altay Mountains Ski Touring – East Kazakhstan

About program

Altay Mountains Ski Touring – East Kazakhstan

Experience six days of guided backcountry adventure in the untouched powder of the Altay Mountains. Stay in cozy yurts, relax in a traditional banya, and explore pristine alpine terrain with small groups and expert guides.

Tour Highlights

• 6 full days of guided skitouring/splitboarding in powder paradise

• Professional guiding with a small group (max 6 people)

• Traditional yurt accommodation and daily banya

• All meals included: Full board including snacks

• Snowmobile-assisted transfers for approach

• Fully organized logistics from Ust-Kamenogorsk

2025–2026 Season Dates

• Weekly departures every Saturday from November 22, 2025 to March 21, 2026

• Choose from 18 fixed date options

• Custom/private group dates available on request

Getting There

Fly to Almaty (ALA) or Astana (NQZ), then take a domestic flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk (UKK/Oskemen).

We recommend arriving before 14:00 (2 PM) to catch the shared transfer to the lodge.

Late arrivals may require a private transfer (available on request).

The journey from the airport includes:

• 3–3.5 hours by bus

• 15-minute snowmobile ride to the lodge

Terrain & Snow

• Vertical drops: 400–900m per run

• Daily total: up to 1300m of vertical

• Slopes: 25° to 40°, with a mix of tree runs, open glades, all sort of bumps

• Snow type: consistently dry powder

Book Your Adventure

Spots are limited and sell out quickly—especially during holidays and peak powder weeks.

Contact us today to reserve your week in the Altay Mountains!