A true masterpiece born from years of experience! Explore the Tien Shan by snowmobile and snowcat – and sleep in a cozy yurt!
We present a trip that combines the best ways to experience freeride in wild, untamed mountains – and the Tien Shan in Kyrgyzstan definitely fits the bill. Snowmobiles and a snowcat will take us to untouched powder runs, and one full day will be spent riding in the largest ski resort in Central Asia. All this packed into 9 adventure-filled days across Kyrgyzstan – a country where 93% of the land is covered by mountains. Let’s go!
This is our fully loaded and finely tuned combo trip, featuring:
- 3 days of freeriding with snowmobiles that will tow us uphill
- Camp with 2-person yurts equipped with heated floors, a bathroom, and access to a sauna
- 2 days of snowcat freeriding, comfortably riding to the peaks
- One ski touring day or off-piste skiing in the largest resort in Central Asia – Karakol – your choice
- Boat cruise on Issyk-Kul Lake with a sauna and grilled lamb on board
- 4×4 Mercedes Sprinter transfers
- A total of 3 valleys where we’ll explore
- 4-star hotel in Bishkek and a guesthouse in Karakol
During transfer days, we’ll take you to natural hot springs, explore an incredible canyon and shop for handmade felt products at a local workshop. We love trips that combine folklore, nature, a bit of adventure and a touch of luxury! How about you? 😉
Freeride with Snowmobiles
Freeride with Snowcat
Yurts
Boat Trip on Issyk-Kul with a Sauna on Board
Price Includes:
- Accommodation for 2 nights in 2-person yurts with heated floors, bathrooms, and access to a sauna
- Accommodation for 3 nights in traditional 4-6 person yurts with sauna access
- Accommodation for 1 night in a 4-star hotel in Bishkek
- Accommodation for 2 nights in a hotel in Karakol
- Full board meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (except for the arrival day in Bishkek)
- All necessary road transfers in 4×4 vehicles
- 3 days of freeride with snowmobiles
- 2 days of snowcat skiing
- 1 day of off-piste skiing in Karakol (or ski touring for those interested)
- Ski pass in Karakol
- Boat trip on Issyk-Kul Lake with BBQ and sauna on board
- Local guides
- Supervision by a Polish team leader
- Standard travel insurance including medical expenses, accident coverage, and personal liability. Additional insurance covering off-piste skiing is required. Many of our clients already have year-round high-altitude policies. If you don’t have one, we can provide coverage for the trip at a cost of 370 PLN.
Price Does Not Include:
- Flights
- Ski or snowboard equipment – you need to bring your own
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel) – available for rent, reservation required
- Extreme sports insurance, including off-piste skiing
- Lunch and dinner in Bishkek (arrival day)
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned in the program
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION
- We’ll most likely fly to Bishkek with Turkish Airlines
- On location, we’ll travel by Mercedes Sprinter 4×4
- In the mountains, we’ll stay in traditional yurts with access to a sauna and a hot tub
- In Bishkek, after the journey comfort is key, so we’ve chosen the Ambassador Hotel ****
- In Karakol, we’ll stay in a hotel close to the ski resort
- For more information, check the TRIP PROGRAM tab
OFF PISTE – Terrain Details:
- During the trip, we’ll explore three valleys, each offering diverse terrain
- Our camps are located at around 2200m altitude
- Slopes ranging from 25 to 38 degrees
- First Yurt Camp:
- Terrain features interesting formations, relatively safe and short couloirs, small, sparsely wooded areas
- Snowmobiles will take us to around 2700m altitude
- Average descent of 400m
- Karakol:
- We’ll use the largest resort in Kyrgyzstan and all of Central Asia, with lifts taking us up to around 3000m altitude
- Our local guide will show us his “secret spots”
- There’s also a ski touring option with lift assistance, as well as snowmobiles
- Average descent of 500m
- 50/50 open spaces and forests, offering lots of fun in the woods – jumps, ravines
- Second Yurt Camp:
- The snowcat will take us well above the tree line
- Snowcat lifts us to around 3000m altitude
- Average descent of 600m
- Open spaces, wide valleys, with the second half of the descent often through sparsely wooded areas
Difficulty Level: 7/10
- This trip is designed for those who are comfortable skiing in deep powder and off-piste.
Trip Profile
- It’s a freeride adventure, using snowmobiles and a snowcat, with the option of a ski touring day for those interested.
SAFETY
- We’ve been working with the same local guides in Kyrgyzstan for years
- There is always at least one mountain guide in the group with an international KMGA license (the Kyrgyz Mountain Guide Association is part of IFMGA/IVBV)
- The trip will be overseen by a Polish team leader
- INSURANCE:
- The trip price includes basic travel insurance. Additional coverage for off-piste skiing is required. This can be purchased from us for 370 PLN per person. We do not include this in the base price as many of our clients have their own year-round high-altitude policies.
- There is also an option to purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance, which provides a refund in case you are unable to join us due to illness or other unforeseen events.
- Participants must have avalanche safety equipment and know how to use it
- We strongly recommend completing an avalanche safety course before starting your adventure with freeriding or ski touring
- We also recommend an avalanche backpack, which can be rented from us (reservation required)
VISA
- Not required.
HOW TO JOIN THE TRIP
- Fill out the reservation form
- We will contact you to sign the contract
- Pay a 30% deposit
- We’ll complete the group, handle the formalities, flights, details, etc.
- Pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If you cancel up to 60 days before departure, you can transfer your deposit to any other trip – we will issue a voucher valid for 2 years.
- We recommend additional insurance in case of illness or an unforeseen event preventing you from traveling. You will then receive a full refund for the trip. Ask us about Trip Cancellation Insurance.
- We reserve the right to change the program due to circumstances beyond our control, such as insufficient participants, snow or weather conditions, or political situations. In case we need to cancel the trip (even for reasons beyond our control), we will promptly refund all payments made.
Day 1 (February 7)
We fly from Warsaw and/or Krakow with one layover to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Day 2
We arrive in Bishkek in the morning and head to our 4-star hotel in the city center. With a free day ahead, we’ll explore the local bazaar and enjoy a meal at a traditional Kyrgyz restaurant. The capital of Kyrgyzstan offers a unique time-travel experience, blending Soviet-era ambiance with Asian folklore and a touch of modernity. In the evening, we’ll check out the local bars and see what the nightlife has to offer 😉
Day 3
In the morning, after breakfast, we head into the mountains. On the way, we’ll stop for lunch at a roadside “nomad’s bar,” while the landscape gradually turns more wintry. The long transfer is more than made up for by the stylish yurts with heated floors, beautifully set in a valley by the river. A hot banya (Russian sauna), a traditional Kyrgyz dinner, and a meeting with our guide – who will explain the plan for the coming days – await us.
Day 4
Over breakfast, we can already hear the roar of the snowmobiles waiting for us – our ride up the mountain for the day. You can either sit behind the driver or be towed on a rope behind the snowmobile. Just 10-15 minutes and we’re at the top, ready to ride down untouched, pristine snow. And then we do it all over again 😉
In the evening: a mandatory sauna session, a plunge into the icy river, and a bit of local cognac for that extra boost of resilience.
Day 5
Second day of snowmobile-powered fun. We’re aiming for another 5 – 6 runs, and after dinner we transfer to Karakol, where we’ll spend the next two nights in a hotel – perfectly located for our upcoming mountain adventures.
Day 6
This day will be packed with action. We’ll head to a nearby resort, where the top lift station opens up lots of freeride options – including the possibility of heading even higher by snowmobile. If there’s interest, we can also set off on a backcountry tour with skins. In the afternoon, we’ll go on a boat cruise on Lake Issyk Kul, complete with a sauna and a barbecue on board 😉
Day 7
In the morning, we’ll head to another valley where, in addition to snowmobiles, we’ll also have access to a snowcat. The idea is similar, but the snowcat has a large cabin so we can all ride up together. For the next three days, we’ll be exploring a new area, laying down beautiful lines in fresh powder. In the afternoon, we’ll gather at a quirky après-ski bar for some bonding time, and in the evening – sauna and a hot tub session.
Days 8 and 9
From the morning on, we’ll be riding freeride with the snowcat. Our playground includes several peaks and dozens of descent options!
Day 10
After breakfast, we head back toward Bishkek. On the way, we’ll stop at hot springs by Lake Issyk-Kul and, if time allows, visit a canyon and a local felt souvenir workshop. If conditions are epic, there’s also an option to squeeze in one last freeride session (optional). We’ll arrive at the Bishkek airport late in the evening.
Day 11
In the early hours of the morning, we board our return flight. By morning, we land back in Warsaw.
