6 days ski touring in Luzhba, Siberia

In the middle of the snow-capped mountains of the Kuznetsk Alatau, lies Luzhba, a small railway station in Siberia. Join me as we spend 6 days of ski touring in this spectacular region of Kemerovo in Russia.

Luzhba is an excellent spot for backcountry skiing, ski touring and forest skiing in deep snow. This trip will make us indulge in backcountry skiing while making us stay in cozy forest huts. We’ll start with an easy terrain and head towards a more complicated one, with each passing day. Our last days with make us tackle forest clearings and pillow lines and you’ll also find yourself indulging in some exciting drop-sessions.

Luzhba is not only a spot for seasoned skiers but is also a great place to learn the sport. If you are just starting off with sport, we can also teach you some new techniques here. And in case you are someone with a good skiing experience, you sure are in for a treat!

Depending on the group condition, it is quite possible to go for around 3-4 descents per day in deep snow. Also, we’ll be gaining an altitude of 1000 – 1500 vertical meters each day, so you must be in great physical shape to sign up.

If we decide to go for ski tours from our mountain huts, we won’t rise very high and will typically gain an altitude of 300 m to 500 m.

In order to get to Luzhba, you can take a flight to Novokuznetsk and later reach Luzhba by two train transfers. You’ll ideally reach the station in the morning at around 9.30 and after breakfast, we’ll start rolling down on powder snow.

After enjoying for a few days in the area, we’ll do a couple of runs on the final day and after lunch, head back to Novokuznetsk, ending this amazing trip.

Doesn’t this unique trip to this unexplored location seems exciting? So, send a message now to book your seat. You’ll have a fantastic time!

Also, check out this ski tour near Lake Baikal if looking for some more adventures in Siberia.