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Ski Mountaineering: Ala Archa glacier - 7 Day
Ala Archa and Toktogul glaciers withing national park of Ala Archa are used to be summer traing grounds for Soviet Olympics. Basic hut and couple of tow lifts served perfect until the Soviet Union broke up and resort run down without proper financing. These days we use the old hut for our backountry ski touring sessions in the area for those in search of ulitimate skiing adventures. Glacier skiing extends the season over April and May.
Hut is pretty small and provide very basic comfort but you will be rewarded with deep snow epicness, steep couloirs and overwhelming panoramas.
Days: 7
Itinerary:
1 Day. Arrive Bishkek. Continue to Ala Archa NP. Stay in hotel for overnight.
2 Day. 18 km hike to the upper reaches of Ala Archa valley
3 Day. Glacier ski tour/Freeride touring
4 Day. Glacier ski tour/Freeride touring
5 Day. Glacier ski tour/Freeride touring
6 Day. 18 km hike to trail end. Meet vehicle and drive to Bishkek.
7 Day. Airport transfer
Best to go: April - May
Experience: Glacier travel and improvised crevasse resque experience is reccommended. All skiers/riders must be confident to ski/board off piste and all types of snow conditions at high angles.
Gear: Powder skis with minimum 100 mm underfoot, touring bindings, skins. Splitboards are required for snowboarders. Personal avalanche safety pack which includes: floating bag (recommended), beacon (must), shovel and probe (must).Crevasse resque kit: 2 prussiks, 1 dyneema loop of 120mm, 2 ice screws, t-block, 6 m cordolette, 2-3 carabiners.
Physical Requirements: You must be reasonably fit and comfortable touring for long distances with your own backcountry equipment behind your shoulders. Vertical: Ascents from the campsite are from 500 to 1500 m in vertical gain, maximum elevations of around 4,000m.
Price: EURO 990*/Person
*Price is based on double occupancy in hotels and multishare sleeping in cabin.
**Team members perform all of their own gear carries, however there are local porters available for individuals to employ privately if required. Please contact us well in advance if you'd like to make an arrangement for a porter.
Price includes:
• UIAGM/IFMGA Guide
• All relevant transportation
• Accommodation in hotels - 2 nts, Cabin - 4 nts
• Full board meals whilst on tour
• Kitchenware + gas
• NP entry fees
