Kazakhstan ski touring week
Gently and leisurely towards amazing powder runs, where even the snowcat can't reach!
Lumiversumin toinen perustaja, Pette Halme, ensimmäinen suomalainen UIAGM-opas, on vienyt asiakkaita Mont Blancin huipulle yli 20 vuoden ajan. Lähes 100 tyytyväistä asiakasta Euroopan huipulla näiden vuosien aikana osoittaa, että aklimatisaatio-ohjelmamme toimii! Ja toteutamme nousun turvallisimmalla mahdollisella tavalla, viettämällä kaksi yötä ja kolme päivää itse Mont Blancin nousulla. Se on hieman kalliimpaa, mutta mahdollisimman turvallista!
Pette Halme & Jimmy Oden
Kazakhstan ski touring week
Program of the week
On the trip, there are five ski touring days (Monday to Friday), and possibly a half day on the departure day Saturday, weather permitting. In addition, we have one warm-up day (Saturday) at the Shymbulak ski resort near Almaty.
Flights and ground transport
Kuljetukset henkilöautolla Verbieristä Gressoney:hin ja takaisin (akklimatisoitumisnousu) sekä Verbierin ja Chamonixin välillä Mont Blancin nousua varten.
Passport and visa
Finnish citizens do not need a visa for trips to Kazakhstan lasting less than 30 days. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you are citizen of some other country, please check the requirements for your country in the local Kazahkstan embassy or consulate.
Difficulty level
You can ski in varying snow and terrain conditions, including deep snow outside groomed slopes. You are capable of ascending approximately 1000 - 1500 meters during a day using climbing skins.
Equipment
- Equipment enabling ascents by muscle power (skis with touring bindings, climbing skins, snowshoes, or splitboard).
- Snow safety equipment.
- Off-piste/freeride insurance.
Price
Price includes
- Flights Helsinki-Istanbul-Almaty-Ust Kamenogorsk-Astana-Istanbul-Helsinki
- Airport transfers
- Ski transport on flights (NOTE! Skis or snowboard and other equipment must fit into one checked baggage weighing 23 kg. In addition, you can carry 8 kg of hand luggage. If you want to bring more luggage and/or a separate bag for skis, there is an additional cost of 280 euros.)
- 6 nights accommodation at the brand new cozy Bear Log Hotel near Ridder village in double rooms with breakfast.
- 1 night accommodation in Almaty at a 4-star hotel in double rooms with breakfast.
- 2 local guides at Shymbulak ski resort on Saturday.
- 5 days of ski touring with local guides and Pette Halme and/or Jimmy Oden. 2 guides per 6 clients.
- Transport by off-road vehicles each morning to starting points of the tour.
- Avalanche safety day in Helsinki in autumn 2024.
- Carbon offsetting for the trip.
On the departure day, there's an optional half-day activity at an additional cost, depending on weather conditions.
Price excludes
- Ski passes at Shymbulak ski resort (approximately 20 euros per person).
- Transfers from the hotel to the ski resort in Almaty (a taxi for 3-4 people costs 10-20 euros).
- Lunches. You can buy a packed lunch from the hotel.
- Dinners. The hotel in Ridder has a good restaurant, and it's also possible to dine in nearby Ridder town.
- Spa entrances at the Ridder hotel. During the week, you have one free spa entrance included.
Accommodation
Our accommodation in Ridder is the brand new Bear Log Hotel. The hotel features double rooms, each with its own bathroom. There's also a great spa area (additional fee) and a restaurant where we'll have breakfast and some dinners. Taxis are readily available from both hotels for dining in nearby Ridder city. In Almaty, we'll stay one night in a four-star hotel, in double rooms.