8-day ski touring in Suusamyr Valley, Kyrgyzstan

Join Andrey, a KMGA certified mountain guide, on this 8-day ski tour across the unbelievable snow-covered mountains in Suusamyr Valley, Kyrgyzstan.

Tian Shan

8 Days

Jan - Mar, Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

The Suusamyr Valley is located in the Chuy Region inside the Tian Shan mountain range in Kyrgyzstan. It is about 2,000 to 2,500 meters above sea level and has a width of 3 to 5 kilometers. The valley is full of magnificent mountains and it is the perfect place for skiing.

The starting point of our trip will be Bishkek and from there we will drive to the Too-Ashu ski resort. This will be the starting spot for our ascents and descents around the valley. Here you can enjoy 7 kilometers of slopes and an altitude difference of about 1,000 meters. The main ridges of the winter sports area are the Kyrgyz and the Suusamyr Too.

During the tour, you will find a wide variety of ascents and descents. In general, a medium level of experience is required. Take into account that the guides can make changes in the tour depending on the snow conditions and group level. Remember that you can arrange one day off to do any other activity that you like.

You will find a more detailed itinerary below.

So come with me on this ski touring and enjoy going downhill this snow heaven in Kyrgyzstan. Do not hesitate and book your tour now! I will be glad to guide you through the wonders of the Suusamyr Valley.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Transport during the trip

Price details

Included: meeting and seeing off at the airport, all transfers during the program, guide salary

Not included: international flights, accommodation and meals.

Itinerary

Day 1: From Bishkek to Too-Ashu

We will meet at the Manas airport in Bishkek and drive to the Too-Ashu ski resort for 3 to 4 hours. We will arrange the accommodation in the cottages and have lunch at the ski resort. You will meet your guides and have a review of the snow conditions. After a ski touring in the surroundings, you will enjoy dinner at the cafe.

Day 2 to 6: Ski tour in Suusamyr Valley

After enjoying breakfast, you will go to the starting point of the ski tour and begin the ascents and descents. Then we’ll return to the base and have dinner.

Day 7: From Too-Ashu to Bishkek

We will spend half day ski touring in the area. After lunch, we will go to Bishkek city and arrange the accommodation in the hotel.

Day 8: Departure from Bishkek

We will drive you to the Manas airport and say goodbye.

About the guide

Andrei

Mountain Guide

I am a certified mountain guide, trained at the Kyrgyz Mountain Guide Association (KMGA). I have been working as a mountain guide since 2000. I have more than 20 summit ascents with clients on 7000 m mountains. I have been skiing for all my life. I completed education at Ski Instructor School (NRLI) on the ISIA system. I have experience in organising and conduction of ski tour programs on the territory of Kyrgyzstan for more than 10 years, I have also worked as a guide in heli-ski programs. I skied from many peaks in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, one of the famous is Lenin peak (7134 m), Korona peak (4860 m), and also skied north side of Elbrus Peak (5621 m) in Caucasus.

In addition to ski tours and mountaineering, I organize trekking programs and jeep tours.

In my spare time, I spend time searching for new interesting areas for outdoor activities.

Languages

Russian | English

Certificates

KMGA

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