This is the ultimate season finale, designed for those who don’t just ride mountains, they move through them with intent. The Tien Shan Backcountry Camp blends high-altitude adventure, glacier riding, and untamed terrain with a level of planning and precision you would expect from an elite expedition. This is not a ski holiday. It’s a high-alpine mission across 3 wild locations. 11 days total. 7 full days on snow. And countless moments that’ll stick with you long after your board’s back in the garage.
Welcome to the far edge of Central Asia — where the mountains are vast, the snow is dry and untouched, and the silence hits harder than any soundtrack.
This is Kazakhstan’s Tien Shan range, a high-altitude wilderness of alpine bowls, ridgelines, and steep couloirs that demand both precision and grit.
We ride the Zailiyskiy Alatau—a jaw-dropping subrange of the mighty Tien Shan Mountains. Long valleys. Wide-open bowls. Aggressive couloirs. Endless lines. And views so vast they make your lungs feel small. We move camp between zones to stay on fresh, untouched snow. You’ll earn your turns—but what you get in return is the kind of terrain dreams are made of.
Dimitriev Glacier
Tuyuk-Su Glacier
Bogdanovich Glacier
Talgar Pass
Zhusaly-Kezen Pass
This is full-send expedition style. We live above 3,000 meters - deep in the elements, yet dialed in for comfort. Our basecamps vary depending on location:
April 25 – Arrive Almaty → transfer to Kosmostation → dinner + team briefing
April 26–27 – First rides + avalanche training + touring at Kosmostation
April 28 – Heli / sled to Tuyuk-Su Glacier → ride + briefing
April 29 – Freeride days on the glacier → overnight in base camp
April 30 – Final descent → drop into Shymbulak Resort
May 1 – Ride Bogdanovich Glacier
May 2 – Visit Charyn Canyon (you’ve never seen anything like this) → back to Almaty
May 3 – Buffer day / Sightseeing (just in case)
May 4 – Fly home
* schedule may flex depending on weather/safety
After the mountains, we roll into the mind-blowing Charyn Canyon - a natural masterpiece shaped over 12 million years.
Think Grand Canyon, Kazakh-style. We explore the epic “Valley of Castles” section - massive energy, cinematic scenery.
Want more vertical? One day of heliski is on offer for $1,200 per person.
Note: Weather dependent. But when it hits, it hits hard.
✔ All ground transfers
✔ Accommodation + meals
✔ 7 days riding with pro guides
✔ English / Polish / Russian - speaking expedition leaders
✔ Charyn Canyon excursion
✔ Mandatory insurance
Not Included:
✖ Flights
✖ Additional high-altitude insurance
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional heliski day
✖ Daily dinners
Kazakhstan isn’t your everyday ride - it’s high-altitude, big-mountain terrain. We’re talking 3,000 to 4,000 meters above sea level, where the air is thin and the powder stays cold and dry. You’ll need solid stamina and experience in deep snow and backcountry riding.
And while the terrain is varied and beautiful, it’s raw. You’ll be riding in open alpine bowls, steep chutes, and yes, sometimes weaving between rocks or narrow couloirs. Control and confidence are key.
Freeride: 30%
Skitouring / Splitboarding: 70%
First we acclimatize to get use to the heights. Then it's a mix of touring and riding with possible drops by skidoo or heli. Demanding tours rewarding with great views and even better snow
> You’ll be led by local mountain guides who know these peaks like home and lead all groups
> Our expedition leader ensures smooth logistics and communication
> Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) is mandatory and non-negotiable, you must know how to use it - we recommend a pre-trip avalanche course
> An avalanche airbag backpack is strongly advised (available for rental - reservation required)
> Daily avalanche briefings + route planning
Standard travel insurance is included, but you’ll need a policy that covers off-piste and high-altitude backcountry.
We also offer full freeride insurance - just let us know if you want us to handle it.
You can also add Trip Cancellation Insurance, which gives you full refund coverage in case of illness or emergency. Reach out if you’d like to include this.
Most EU and Western passport holders do not need a visa for Kazakhstan.
Please make sure you check your country passport entry requirements before booking.
Just make sure your passport is valid for the full travel period.
> Fill out the reservation form
> We’ll confirm availability and send your agreement
> Pay a 50% deposit to secure your spot
> We take care of logistics, and you train your legs
> Pay your balance 30 days before departure
> Pack up. Time to ride where few ever will.
> For last-minute emergencies or illness, we recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance for full refund coverage.
> We reserve the right to adjust the program due to external factors like weather, safety, or political conditions.
> If we must cancel the trip (even for reasons beyond our control), you’ll receive a 100% refund - no questions asked.
This is for those who live for raw descents, off-the-map lines, and that edge-of-the-world feeling.
By the end of this journey - as our local guide Rustam puts it: “No matter your level, you’ll leave this camp leveled up.”
Built for those who chase storms,
not schedules.
