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1-day Backcountry Tour

5.0 (30 reviews) Almaty, Kazakhstan

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⏱1 day 👤Private tour 🚐Pickup offered 💬Offered in: Russian +1 ⚡Instant Confirmation

About this experience

Take a guided freeride tour with our experienced mountain guides to discover new spots and bag the best lines! The Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains present almost unlimited opportunities for backcountry riding and offer something for everyone, from newbies right through to the most seasoned pros. Whatever it is that floats your boat, we’ll help you find it – couloirs, rock drops, tree runs, or simply untouched fields of the deepest, fluffiest powder. Join a guided tour to find out more about these beautiful mountains, spend time exploring far from pistes, roads and skilifts, and develop your backcountry skills.

Guided tours are a great option for people who can ride confidently on the piste but are new to offpiste riding, as well as for those with years of experience in the backcountry. Our guides will choose routes to match the ability of the group, ensuring your experience will be fun and enjoyable.

What to Expect

Freeride below the treeline in the Zailiiskiy Alatau – spend your winter enjoying the snowy slopes far from the pistes and lifts!
We’ll ride new spots every day, focussing on couloirs, valleys and peaks below the treeline.
Almaty is a modern, bustling city situated in the foothills of the Tien Shan mountains. Its location means it offers almost unlimited possibilities for backcountry skiing and snowboarding within a short drive of the city.

* We’re happy to organise the programme on dates to suit your group – please contact us for more information.

What's included

  • ✔ All Fees and Taxes
  • ✔ Services of a ski guide
  • ✔ return transfer from Almaty
  • ✔ all transfers as part of the ski tour programme
  • ✔ avalanche equipment rental if needed

Meeting Point & Pickup

We can pick you up from the airport or any hotel in Almaty

Languages Offered

Live tour guide2
  • RURussian
  • ENEnglish

Good to Know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 day.

We can pick you up from the airport or any hotel in Almaty

Russian, English.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

See the "What's included" list above for full details.

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From USD 224.65EUR 200.00