Tour Description
Kimasar Gorge is known for easy access. You can easily get here by taxi from Almaty, or by city bus.
In the gorge there are several ski touring routes of different difficulty levels.
The two most popular of them: Furmanov peak and Lavinka spot.
Furmanov peak (parameters of ski touring spot)
Ascent: less than 4 hours.
Altitude difference: 700 meters.
Route difficulty: low.
Starting point: Medeo bus stop.
Lavinka spot ski touring
Ascent: 6 hours.
Altitude difference: 950 meters.
Route difficulty: medium.
Starting point: Medeo bus stop.
Season:
December, January, February.
Price:
€100 per person for a group of 1
€60 per person for a group of 2
€50 per person for a group of 3
€40 per person for a group of 4
If necessary, we can arrange a special transfer from the city, or you can get to the starting point by city bus or taxi. Please contact us.
Required equipment:
Skis with ski-touring bindings or splitboard/snowshoes
Ski/snowboard boots(for skiers with system of switching to walking mode)
Skins
Poles
Avalanche equipment(shovel, probe and transceiver)
Backpack of volume at least 30+ liters with ski/snowboard fixation
Goggles
Helmet
Gloves
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Thermos with tea, water tank or camelback
Snacks(bars, muesli, special mount nutrition)
Tour Includes
- Accommodation
- Luggage transfer during the trip
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Professional guide
- Transport during the trip
Tour Program
Day 1
Start of ascent from Medeo bus stop. Skitouring to a ridge. Snack. Descent down.
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Tour Overview
- Pricefrom € 40
- TypeBackcountry
- LocationAlmaty
- Departure CityAlmaty
- Durations 4 hours
- LanguagesEnglish, Russian
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