6-Day Kazakhstan Ridder Camp Ski Private Guided Tour and Adventure

6-Day Kazakhstan Ridder Camp Ski Private Guided Tour and Adventure

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About This Tour in Kazakhstan

Join us on a unique ski touring adventure in Ridder and enjoy an unforgettable deep powder skiing in the woods! Kazakhstan is an amazing country for adventures, offering new experiences, new destinations as well as new culture for skiers. We offer you the opportunity to ski in the Altai Mountains that stretch over 4 countries: Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Our trip starts from Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen in Kazakh), the capital of the East Kazakhstan Region. Then we drive to Ridder, which is the gateway to the northern and western part of Kazakhstan’s Altai. Accommodation for the 6-day programme is in a comfortable, heated lodge in the woods of the Altai. Please note: single/double rooms will not be available during this trip. The lodge has a stove heating and provides warmth even in the bitter cold. Next to our lodge is a Banya (famous Russian banya). You’ll have a chance to feel the difference between the Russian banya and the Scandinavian sauna.

Why Visit Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Kazakhstan provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Kazakhstan

You can reach Kazakhstan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

  • Ski touring equipment
  • flight tickets

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Itinerary

Arrival in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the mountain lodge (about 2-2.5 hours)

Our trip starts from Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen in Kazakh),...

Our trip starts from Ust-Kamenogorsk (Oskemen in Kazakh), the capital of the East Kazakhstan Region. Then we drive to Ridder that is the gateway to the northern and western part of Kazakhstan’s Altai. The city is situated in the Altai Mountains along the Ulba River at an elevation higher than 600 metres.

Ski-touring / splitboarding

Our guides can offer more than 60 routes...

Our guides can offer more than 60 routes on skins on the Serzhinskiy, Prohodnoy, Ivanovskiy, Cherepanovskiy and Kholodniy ridges.

Ski-touring / splitboarding from the lodge exploring the surrounding ridges.

Driving to the Ivanovsky ridge

Driving to the Ivanovsky ridge. Ski touring and exploring. In Altai we will be exclusively in forested areas. Our lodge is situated at a height of 500m, and the highest peaks hit a height of around 2200m (in Ivanovski gorge).

Ski-touring / splitboarding exploring the surrounding ridges.

Ski touring on Kholodniy ridge

Ski touring on Kholodniy ridge. We’ll choose our routes based on the weather, the snow conditions and the ability of the group.

Ski-touring / splitboarding

Ski touring on Sergzhinskiy ridge

Ski touring on Sergzhinskiy ridge. While the town of Ridder is not much of a draw in itself, its surroundings most definitely are. Tremendous tracts of taiga forest harbour big wildlife like elks and bears while the nearby hills and mountains are a great playground for snowboarders and skiers of different levels and preferences.

Transfer from the mountain lodge to the airport of Ust-Kamenogorsk

Transfer back to Ust-Kamenogorsk from Ridder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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