Kazakhstan Heli-Skiing & Touring
You've skied Niseko, Whistler and Verbier. The Tian Shan above Almaty is what comes next: vast, untracked terrain minutes from a modern city — before the rest of the world catches on.
Days are about deep, uninterrupted flow in the mountains. Evenings swap to contemporary dining, good conversation and, if you like, a few meetings in one of Central Asia's fastest-growing tech scenes ahead of the 2029 Asian Winter Games.
- Season
- Winter
- Style
- Backcountry
- Pace
- Active
Your host
Local mountain partners
Tian Shan & Altai guiding teams
Certified mountain guides who know these ranges intimately, with avalanche safety equipment provided in-country.
The rhythm
How the journey unfolds
03 stages · 43.13° N · 77.08° E
- 01
Stage 01 / 03
Arrive & acclimatise
Settle into Almaty, warm-up runs close to the city, equipment fitting and a safety briefing with your guides.
- 02
Stage 02 / 03
Into the backcountry
Helicopter or touring days in the Tian Shan, chosen each morning around snow, weather and the group's appetite.
- 03
Stage 03 / 03
City & connections
A final stretch for Almaty's food and design scene — with optional introductions across the local tech community.
Where you'll stay
- Contemporary city hotels in Almaty
- Mountain lodges close to the ski terrain
Good to know
- Ski level
- Confident off-piste / powder skiers; touring skins optional
- Safety
- Certified mountain guides; transceivers, probes and shovels provided in-country
- Group
- Small groups or fully private parties
- Season
- Winter
Interested?
Discuss this journey with Peter.
Available as a small group or fully private — on your dates, at your pace.