Winter
Ski touring on the Suusamyr range
3 days ski touring in the Suusamyr valley
- Duration
- 3 days
- Countries
- Kyrgyzstan
- Activities
- Ski Touring
Sustainability
Road travel metric
155.67 km/day · 467 km total
The story
The journey
Good snow coverage till late in the Spring
Route map
The route
Day by day
The journey, day by day
3 chapters
- Day 01
Day of transfer to the Suusamyr valley
After an early breakfast you head south west to Suusamyr valley. Once you reach the Too-Ashuu mountain pass of 3500m you will be able to enjoy the panoramic view of the Suusamyr valley. Arrival in Suusamyr 3120m where you will be able rest and get acclimated to your new base camp. Suusamyr is a paradise for skiers looking for big turns and deep powder. Suusamyr has it’s own type of unique snow, sugar flakes. You will scout out the possible locations for touring for the next days. Dinner at the base camp where you will be accommodated.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 02
Bishkek to Suusamyr
After an early breakfast, you will gear up and head into the mountains. First check to make sure everyone has all of their safety equipment and check the condition of the snow and then make a plan for the day. The rest of the day will be spent in the mountains.
Lunch in the mountains. At the end of the day head back to the base camp where dinner will be ready.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 03
Skitouring in Suusamyr and return to Bishkek
After an early breakfast, you will gear up and head into the mountains.First check to make sure everyone has all of their safety equipment and check the condition of the snow and then make a plan for the day. The rest of the day will be spent in the mountains. Lunch in the mountains. After the lunch we return to Bishkek.Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Photography
Along the way
Further reading
More from this journey
Practical information
Prepare for the journey
- All transportation in a private vehicle
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation as described in the program
- Meals (3 per day)
- Bottled water & tea
- English-speaking IFMGA ski touring tour leader
- All the activities listed in the program
- Entry fees at national parks and/or border zones listed in the program
- Entry fees at museums and historical sites listed in the program
- Domestic flights mentioned in the program
- A contribution to our sustainable development projects
- Organisation of the trip & local taxes
- International flights
- International banking fees (PayPal, ...)
- Travel & repatriation insurance
- Visas / LOI (if applicable)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag, headlight, personal medication, etc)
- Additional costs due to unexpected personal events (health, loss of luggage, ...)
- Tips for guide & driver (always optional, always appreciated)
- Avalanche beacon / Shovel / Probe
- Airbag ski touring backpack
- Powder / Freeride skis (100mm under foot) or Splitboard
- Skins + extra glue
- Ski touring boots
- Down booties
- Helmet
- Travel Duffel bag or Backpack (60-80L)
- Sleeping bag (comfort -5°C)
- Sleeping bag liner
- Sun screen 50+
- UV-protection lip balm
- Beanie
- Headlight
- Reusable water bottle
- Winter clothes
- Ski Touring clothes
- Hiking shoes
- Swimming suit
- Towel
- Crocs sandals
- Photo / Action camera
- Spare batteries
- Powerbank
- Sunglasses
- Ski goggles
- Travel pharmacy
- Travel hygiene set
- Your good mood
- Small presents
Reviews of Nomad's Land
Travelers, in their own words
Published reviews of our team and service.
Nous tenions à vous remercier pour l’organisation de notre voyage au Kirghizistan. Ce pays est magnifique avec des personnes très accueillantes. Grâce à l’énergie positive de notre guide Baktygul, nous avons pu entrer en contact avec la population locale, aidée par quelques vodka bien sûr.
Nomadsland organized a 5 days 4 nights winter tour from Bishkek to Issyk Kol lake via Chom Keming (horse riding), Jyrgalan (snow shoeing), Karakol (museums) and Bokanbaevo (fairy canyon, 7 bulls, eagle hunting), then back to Bishkek. Nikita, our guide, picked us up from the airport and drove us round the snowy roads in his excellent v8 4wd.
4 Day Hike through Archa Tor pass It’s my first trip to Kyrgyzstan! My wife and I are independent travelers and prefer the solitude of traveling without guide or porters. I found Aibek Nomad's Land online as we were on a short 5 day trip, 3 or which were full day hikes so transport to and from the exact start and end points were essential.
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