Find your own line through winter.

Offers Backcountry Skiing

Carve your path through untouched powder in the Tian Shan and Pamir mountains. Experience the exhilaration of backcountry skiing, where every turn through pristine snow unveils breathtaking views and thrilling descents.

Backcountry yurt, near Karakol
Photo: Stanislas Stepanov / Winter Tourism Library owned by the Swiss Government

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Kyrgyzstan12 days

Explore Kyrgyzstan On Skis

The view of the Issyk Kul lake, sleeping in yurts deep in the back country, horseback riding the Kyrgyz way, and catching some amazing turns in the high mountains. Don’t forget all the small cultural things that will…

Winter · Backcountry Skiing

Kyrgyzstan10 days

Ski adventure on the Terskey Alatoo

A short winter program which allow you to ski on the Terskey Alatoo, part of the Issyk Kul region. Slopes are easy and on wide meadows. The first half of the program, you will ski at Siuttu Bulak, high pastures located…

Winter · Backcountry Skiing

Kyrgyzstan9 days

Ski touring at the foot of Boobash Ata

Heavy snowfalls in the Ferghana mountains make Arslanbob a excellent site for ski-touring till Spring. You will discover amazing landscapes during your trip from Bishkek to Arslanbob. Mountains of Arslanbob at the foot…

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Explore by country

One interest. Different places.

Explore the activity country by country. Each guide brings local context and ideas to discuss when planning your trip.

Afghanistan

Untouched Trails: Backcountry Skiing in Afghanistan’s Rugged Mountains

Photo: Periwinkle Luffa, BlueMelon

Kazakhstan

Wild Slopes: Backcountry Skiing in Kazakhstan’s Rugged Terrain

Photo: Tanat Murat on Unsplash

Kyrgyzstan

Conquer the Tian Shan: Pure Adrenaline on Snow

Photo: Stanislas Stepanov / Winter Tourism Library owned by the Swiss Government

Tajikistan

Untouched Trails: Ski the Hidden Slopes of Tajikistan

Photo: Periwinkle Luffa, BlueMelon

Uzbekistan

Pristine Powder: Backcountry Skiing in Uzbekistan’s Mountains

Photo: Periwinkle Luffa, BlueMelon

Code of Conduct

Travel with care.

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