Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Take a guided freeride tour with our experienced mountain guides to discover new spots and bag the best lines! The Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains present almost unlimited opportunities for backcountry riding and offer something for everyone, from newbies right through to the most seasoned pros. Whatever it is that floats your boat, we’ll help you find it – couloirs, rock drops, tree runs, or simply untouched fields of the deepest, fluffiest powder. Join a guided tour to find out more about these beautiful mountains, spend time exploring far from pistes, roads and skilifts, and develop your backcountry skills.
Guided tours are a great option for people who can ride confidently on the piste but ...
Highlights
1 day
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Services of a ski guide
return transfer from Almaty
all transfers as part of the ski tour programme
avalanche equipment rental if needed
Meeting Points
Departure
Guest House on Sadovaya
We can pick you up from the airport or any hotel in Almaty
Return
Itinerary
Freeride below the treeline in the Zailiiskiy Alatau – spend your winter enjoying the snowy slopes far from the pistes and lifts! We’ll ride new spots every day, focussing on couloirs, valleys and peaks below the treeline. Almaty is a modern, bustling city situated in the foothills of the Tien Shan mountains. Its location means it offers almost unlimited possibilities for backcountry skiing and snowboarding within a short drive of the city.
* We’re happy to organise the programme on dates to suit your group – please contact us for more information.
1-day Backcountry Tour
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Take a guided freeride tour with our experienced mountain guides to discover new spots and bag the best lines! The Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains present almost unlimited opportunities for backcountry riding and offer something for everyone, from newbies right through to the most seasoned pros. Whatever it is that floats your boat, we’ll help you find it – couloirs, rock drops, tree runs, or simply untouched fields of the deepest, fluffiest powder. Join a guided tour to find out more about these beautiful mountains, spend time exploring far from pistes, roads and skilifts, and develop your backcountry skills.
Guided tours are a great option for people who can ride confidently on the piste but ...
Highlights
1 day
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 day
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Services of a ski guide
return transfer from Almaty
all transfers as part of the ski tour programme
avalanche equipment rental if needed
Meeting Points
Departure
Guest House on Sadovaya
We can pick you up from the airport or any hotel in Almaty