If you can ski intermediate runs at your ski area, then you can heli-ski with us on our heli-ski program. If you have ever dreamed of going heli-skiing in the mountains; if you have seen the movies of heli-skiing and doubted your ability to do it yourself - well you can go heli-skiing or heli-boarding with us in Tien-Shan mountains where the powder snow is deep, the air is fresh and the experience exhilarating. Enjoy mountains over 4000 meters and spectacular views. Up to 1200 vertical meters of varied terrain includes glacier snowfields, ridges and cols. Mostly the area has no ski developments and many side valleys and mountains are seldom visited but have good landing places on high mountain passes, ridges and glaciers where it is possible to start descents. Then the helicopter takes the group to another location. On a good day it is possible to make about 6 trips like that.
Your guide will select terrain within a zone according to snowfall, the weather, and your group's ability. Our guides are professionals, dedicated to safety and comradeship. We employ three guides for the program. The guides carry radio and can contact with the helicopter or the mountain rescue. They also carry emergency equipment.
We use the MI-8-MTV helicopters, which are known in many countries as good and reliable helicopters. It is powered by two turbo-engines and has a carrying capacity of two tons. It can carry a group of 15 skiers and boarders, depending on weight, plus the guides and the pilots. Two pilots fly the MI-8-MTV, which means extra safety. You can be sure that the helicopters are flown by very experienced pilots, who are very experienced in heli ski and mountain rescue flying.
Day 1. Bishkek.
Meeting at the airport in Bishkek and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Bishkek - Ski Resort.
Departure from Bishkek by helicopter. Heli-skiing.
Day 3-5. Heliskiing.
Terskey Ala-Too – Kuiluu, Djergalan and other canyons
Altitude: 3000 – 5000 m. Descents down: 800-2500 vertical m. Extension: 1,5 – 7 km
Very interesting area for heli-skiing because a big variety of slopes, extension and steepness.
Available accommodation: Guest Houses in Karakol or at ski resort near by Karakol.
Weather.
Average temperature is 10-15 degrees C.
What to wear
Please dress the same way you would for the mountain (breathable, water-resistant, and windproof materials is very good)
Goggles are a must. Sunglasses (with retention straps) are best kept for springtime use.
Sunscreen is important in the spring.
Wool or fleece hat
Gloves (spare gloves are needed)
Small first aid kit
avalanche transceiver
Day 6. Departure for Bishkek.
Heli skiing. Departure by helicopter to Bishkek. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Bishkek.
Sightseeing in Bishkek. Farewell dinner at the restaurant.
Accommodation in Terskey Ala-Too area: “A&K” Guest House. The guests stay in double rooms with shared hot shower and WC. There is a sauna with swimming pool.
Full board during 2-6 days (lunch as picnic), in Bishkek – only breakfasts, on 7th day – a farewell dinner.
All transfers according to the program.
Accommodation in Bishkek incl. breakfast - “Asia Mountains”, “Shumkar Asia” , “Alpinist” Guest Houses. The guests stay in double or single rooms.
10 hours of helicopter rent
helicopter flight to/from skiing area
guides
radio connection
rescue equipment
farewell dinner in Bishkek
visa support and registration in OviR (if it’s necessary)
NOT included:
international flight
Kyrgyz visa
medical insurance
skiing equipment
extra hours of helicopter rent ($2600/hour)
single accommodation supplement ($240 per person)
Tour Reservation Guidelines
Travel to Russia can book all varieties of business and cultural travel in Russia. This program, available for groups and individuals, is just one example of the many of its kind available. The prices differ in accordance of the chosen accommodation, activities and the group size. For more information please contact us at service@traveltorussia.ru.
Interested? Book online! Reservation Form is available at the top of the Russia Tour page. Alternatively download a Reservation Form (PDF) and send it to us by fax.
Prices are subject to change under conditions of changing transportation tariffs, currency exchange rates and seasonal fluctuations.
