Heliski in Kyrgyzstan

Description

What is heli-skiing?
Heli-ski is a kind of skiing, when skiers are delivered to a remote slopes by helicopter and can enjoy an unforgettable out-of-route descents through virgin snow.

In a few minutes the helicopter will take you to the top and experienced guides will accompany you during the entire flight and descent.

Heli-ski programs in Kyrgyzstan use Mi-8 MTV helicopters with crews who have extensive work experience in the mountains to deliver skiers to interesting slopes. In order to engage in heli-skiing, it is not necessary to be a professional athlete. Our clients are people of different age, level of skiing and physical conditions.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrival to Bishkek.  Transfer to the skiing region.

Day 2 – 6. Skiing. Accommodation in a hotel.

Day 7. Transfer to Bishkek. Accommodation in a hotel.

Day 8. Departure from Bishkek.

Map

Additional Info

Sussamyr - West Karakol - upper Ala-Archa:
The heights are 3800 - 4100 m. The slopes vary from 800 to 1200 m with a length of 1.5 to 5 km. The area is well known and convenient because there are a large number of slopes suitable for skiing (more than 50) and the time of approach from Bishkek is minimal - 30 minutes. A wonderful skiing area, both for beginners and extreme skiers. Accommodation in Zhanate.

Terskey Ala Too - ur. Kuilu, Jyrgalan - to the village of Khan-Tengri:
The heights are 3000-5000 m. The slopes vary in length from 800 to 1200 m with a length of 1.5 to 7 km. The largest area for conducting programs. Unlimited possibilities of descents. A variety of exposures, steepness and length of the slopes. With weather variability, it is possible to change the ski area. Accommodation in one of the hotels in Karakol.

Kyrgyz Ala-Too - Sussamyr:
The heights are 3800-4200 m. The slopes vary from 500 to 1300 m with a length of 1.5 to 8 km. A variety of descents, a huge number of slopes, skating on "bottomless snow" will leave unforgettable sensations of the trailblazer with each descent. The sharply continental climate (low temperatures and dry air) causes the formation of a snow cover of the "powder" type from December to April months. Accommodation at the ski resort "Too-Ashuu".

Accommodation:
• When driving in the Sussamyr region - West Karakol - upper Ala-Archa - mountain hotel "Jannat Resort". Accommodation in 2 rooms with all amenities. Accommodation in the city is possible for an additional payment.
• When skiing in the area of ​​Kyrgyz Ala-Too - Sussamyr - the ski base "Too-Ashuu". Accommodation in wooden 2 and 4-person cottages. Each room has a shower and a toilet. Dining room, bar.
• When driving in the Terskey area Ala Too - ur. Kuilu, Jyrgalan - up to Khan-Tengri - accommodation at the hotel "Capriz Karakol". Accommodation in 2-bed rooms with all conveniences.

Food:
The price includes three meals a day for the whole period of the program (breakfast in the hotel, lunch-lunchbox, suppers in the hotel)

Service staff:
With the group work from 2 to 3 guides.

Weather:
In the rolling areas the temperature is up to -15 ° С.

Compulsory equipment:

A small backpack (preferably with a back protection) for a free ride
Helmet + back and shoulder protection
Ski goggles
Sunscreen
Avalanche Sensor
Avalanche shovel and probe
Thermos
Personal first aid kit
The basic set of clothes:

Suit windproof (from "gore-tex" or similar materials) or ski suit
Jacket from Polartec
Thermal Underwear
Cap or mask
Warm sweater (wool, polartec)
Gauntlets, gloves (have a pair of spare)

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Prices

For more information about dates and prices, please contact our manager by e-mail: info@ak-sai.com