Ski Touring in Western Altai, Ridder

Dimitry is a super fun and patient teacher, who is really passionate about mountaineering. He made a really nice program for the week, where he challenged us to become independent climbers

Dmitry was the best guide we could have wished for, a very calm person with loads of great stories and experience. We arived in Bishkek a bit before the trip started, and he invited us to have dinner with him at a local restaurant to also gain this experience. We were complete beginners before this adventure and before hand he helped us with al the gear, booking accommodation before and after the trip and even helped us with other non trip related questions about renting and the country. As we were complete beginners he adjusted the program to what we were capable of at the time, starting with al the basics in a simulation, and quickly moving on to bigger things as we climbed our first peak on our own on day three! He gave us the confidence to do it without his help as he explained: “you should be able to do this also when he is not there”, of course while maintaining an eye to make sure we are doing everything safely. During this trip we also became friends, he joined us for drinks in the spare hours we had during the trip, and also joined us for drinks after the trip for a nice “so you soon” rather than a goodbye. Thanks Dmitry for all we have learned, all we have experienced and we will definitely contact you for our next adventure!

It was a great journey, within one week we ski toured in two locations: Chimbulak and Cosmostation. Everything was well organized and it was a pleasure to spend a time with a great team and experienced guide!

Dima is one of the most knowledgeable and comfortable guides I know. He lives and breathes the mountains. He understands the group perfectly and does everything to ensure safe skiing. Dima has a great sense of humor and finds an excellent rapport with each group member. He's a reliable companion.

Ski Touring in Karakol: Thanks for the Best Freeride Weekend! We went ski touring in the Karakol area (Kyrgyzstan) in January. I want to give a special thanks to our guide, Dmitry. This was my first ski tour in Kyrgyzstan, and I was a little nervous. But the guide did everything he could to make the trip perfect. What I liked: 1. Professionalism. He knows the terrain around Karakol perfectly. We didn't waste time searching for the "right" snow; from the very first day, we skied only on high-quality, safe slopes. 2.Safety. He constantly monitored the avalanche situation, took readings from the test blocks (he always let us try them ourselves, and explained the physics of snow). The group was confident that we were on the right route. 3. Adaptation to the group. One of us was going slowly, so the guide didn't rush ahead, but patiently waited for the one lagging behind. The faster guys didn't get bored either—he let them speed up on the descents on the safe shoulders. 4.Logistics. He helped with transfers from Bishkek and knows the best houses in Karakol (the flatbreads and tea were a lifesaver after long hikes). Who would recommend him to: ski touring beginners and experienced freeriders. The snow in Kyrgyzstan is incredible: powder, sun, and no people. The guide completely captured the region. Thank you so much, we'll definitely be back!