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Glacier Ski: Arabel valley - 7 Day
Cold, high and remote Arabel valley is home for countless glaciers and thousand lines to explore. Hiden from warm lake by high peaks of Terskey range of Tien Shan mountains, Arabel valley has more colder climate and opens for skiing in spring months of April and May. The valley is rarely visited and most glaciers stay unknown for riders. Everyday we skin for new glacier to explore and ride, accommodation options vary between heated expedition tents and bnb on the shore of lake Issyk Kul.
Days: 7
Itinerary:
1 Day. Drive Bishkek - Tamga
2 Day. Full day freeride touring in Arabel valley
3 Day.Full day freeride touring in Arabel valley
4 Day.Full day freeride touring in Arabel valley
5 Day.Full day freeride touring in Arabel valley
6 Day. Drive Tamga - Bishkek
7 Day. Airport transfer
Best to go: June
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 1,090*/Person
*Price is based on double occupancy in hotels and BnB.
Price includes:
• UIAGM/IFMGA Guide
• All relevant transportation
• Accommodation in hotel - 1nt, BnB - 6 nts.
• Full board meals whilst on tour
