Next departure: 27.12.2026
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Ski or splitboard touring in the magic Altai mountains close to the Mongolian border. The Kazakh taiga provides plenty of space for touring and riding in open slopes and between larch trees. The snow quality in the area gained an excellent reputation in the past. The evenings we spend in cozy guest houses, enjoy local kitchen, and relax in traditional banja.
We’re hitting prime destinations in a region of which only a few know it’s true potential. Be among the pioneers to rock Kazakh powder!
Altai is not just a mountain range. It a place of great energy that spans from the East of Kazakhstan to the West of Mongolia.
With our mountain guide we’re sure to not miss anything. And that holds true on and off the skis/board. Guides to ne announced shortly.
DAY 1 | ARRIVAL
DAY 2 | ALMATY, TRANSFER
DAYS 4–6 | ALTAI TOUR 1
DAYS 7 & 8 | TRANSFER
DAYS 9–11 | ALTAI TOUR 2
DAY 12 | TRANSFER
DAY 13 | RETURN JOURNEY
Everyday outdoors exposed to elements. Every night indoor at cozy simple stays.
Feeling ok with an overnight train ride (sleeper waggon) and bunk beds in an camp? Everything else will be peanuts.
Around 1000 m vertical / day, with options to do extra laps for those who like.
Solid technique for ascents, mastering switchback turns; moderate to advanced terrain for descents.
Organisation und trip lead inclusive mountain guiding by professional local guides.
All transportation in Kazakhstan, inclusive transfer from Almaty to Altai by train (overnight, 2 pax. sleeping compartment) and back (domestic flight).
Most meals with exceptions during transportations and when we’re staying in villages and it’s up to the group where to get food (and drinks).
Flights to Almaty and back home.
Some meals during transportation or while we’re staying in towns and it’s your own choice to choose a place to get food.
tunduk operates a structured risk management concept that applies to every trip. Prevention is the priority – we mitigate risk with conservative route decisions, timing, and group management. When conditions change, plans change.
All participants are required to read the tunduk Emergency Concept. It covers prevention, decision-making in the field, and emergency procedures.
On all trips in remote areas without mobile coverage we carry a Garmin inReach satellite communicator for emergency communication.
general travel safety information on our destination pages →
Insurance is the responsibility of each participant. Coverage must include health (illness and accident), rescue and evacuation in the destination country, and repatriation. We may ask for proof of insurance prior to departure.
Travel insurance is not mandatory but strongly recommended. It should cover trip cancellation, lost equipment, and any activity-specific risks relevant to the trip.
Participants are responsible for their own insurance (rescue, evacuation, health, travel cancellation, etc.) and a proof has to be presented to the organizer prior to the trip.
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