Weekend ski tour

Description

Check out a new destination for a weekend ski tour - Karkara Valley. Located in the Issyk Kul region and not far from Karakol ski base it is a perfect location for those who want to try free-ride skiing.

Accommodation is provided in a picturesque mountain valley in VIP yurt glamping, adding to the tour even more color and authenticity.

Itinerary

3 days but you can choose any number of days

Day 1.  Bishkek – Karkara glamping (Issyk-Kul region)

transfer to Karkara camp (2200 m.). Accommodation at the warm yurts and dinner, rest

Day 2. Karkara valley, Chamynsai pass, Tup valley or Tuz gorge

Skiing around tour to the nearest Chamynsai pass, Tup valley or Tuz gorge. (vertical elevation difference from 300 m. to 800 m.) with local guide. Lunch, dinner and Overnights at the same Karkara camp.

Day 3. Karkara glamping – Bishkek

Skiing to lunch time with guide and after lunch drive to home

Prices

3 days

           2 pax – 200 $USD per pax

            3 pax – 170 $USD per pax

            4 pax – 150 $USD per pax

            5 pax – 145 $USD per pax

            6 pax – 140 $USD per pax

            7 pax – 135 $USD per pax

            8 pax – 130 $USD per pax

            9 pax – 125 $USD per pax

            10 pax – 120 $USD per pax

additionally

SGL Accommodation +10 $USD per pax a day

Extra day in camp – 80 $USD per pax per day with local guide service

Ascents with snowmobile 5 times a day – 80 $USD/a pax (ask the manager about availability and price)

Transfer from/to Karakol - 250 $USD for a Delica car (to 6 pax)

Transfer from/to Bishkek - 500 $USD for a Toyota Prado (to 4 pax)

Transfer from/to Almaty - (ask the manager about availability and price)

Additional Info

The equipment below is recommended to take with you for the ski tour program:

Security:

1. Beeper
2. Avalanche probe
3. Snow shovel
4. Ski helmet (optional)
5. Backpack with ABS (optional)

Equipment:

1. Ski / snowboard
2. Ski tour boots / snowboard boots
3. Ski sticks or telescopic poles
4. Alpine mask
5. Ski skin

Clothes and equipment:

1. Backpack - 25-40 l.
2. Sleeping bag -1
3. Head lamp -1 + set of spare batteries
4. Folding knife – 1
5. Ski jacket -1
6. Gorteks: pants, jaket – 1set.
7. Polartec jacket 200 -1 pants – 1
8. Thermal clothing – 1set.
9. Polartec 100 – 1set.
10. Warm gloves – 2 pair + windproof gloves -1pair
11. Warm hat -1
12. Neck face mask -1
13. Warm socks -2 pairs
14. Just socks; optional.
15. Sun protection cream
16. Trekking boots (alternative shoes)
17. Sunglasses
18. Personal first-aid kit

Photos

Map