Combined Three-in-One Program in Almaty: Cosmostation, Bogdanovich Glacier and Tuyuk-Su Glacier

Combined Three-in-One Program, designed for seven days. Two days at the Cosmostation, two days at the Bogdanovich Glacier (Talgar Pass), three days at the Tuyuk-Su Glacier.

Montain range: Trans-ili Alatau
Season: April - May
Tour duration: 7 days
Difficulty level: Intermediate
for confident skiers and snowboarders

Route

Almaty – Cosmostation – Almaty – Medeo – Shymbulak – Talgar Pass – Shymbulak – Tuyuk-Su Glacier

About the tour

This combined 7-day program will take you to three of the most popular locations: Cosmostation, Bogdanovich Glacier, and Tuyuk-Su Glacier. You will enjoy breathtaking gorges and glaciers, and a variety of descents that will impress even to the most experienced riders.

Combined program schedule

Day One Day Two Day Three Day Four Day Five Day Six Day Seven

Departure from Almaty at 5:00 a.m.
Transfer to the Cosmostation at an altitude of 3350 m.

Please make sure you have your passport or ID with you, as we will be passing through a border zone with Kyrgyzstan,
where you will need to show your documents.
Accommodation in a mountain hut
The hut has electricity, gas, dishes, and a warm stove
Skiing
A ski tour (skitour) awaits you to the area of the western ridge of Tourist’s Peak, where we will explore the northern and northwestern slopes.

Climbing: 350-400 vertical meters
Slope steepness: 20-30 degrees
1-3 descents
Depending on the average skill level of the group
Recreational program
Lunch, rest, and free time. You can book a tour of the Cosmostation, it’s an astronomical research complex build in Soviet Era.

Dinner and overnight stay in the hut.

Wake up at 6:00 a.m. / Breakfast at 6:30 a.m.
Equipment check and departure no later than 7:30 a.m.
Ski tour to Tourist Peak (3954 m)
Panoramic views of peaks: Karnizny, Sovetov, Ozerny, and others. Return to hut for lunch.
Transfer to Talgar Pass
Route: Almaty – Medeo – Talgar Pass. Travel time: 4–5 hours.
Accommodation in yurt
Sleeping on heated floor, electricity, additional heaters.

Climbing: 700-750 vertical meters
Slope steepness: 20-30 degrees
Evening program
Free time and walk around Talgar Pass. Dinner and overnight in the yurt.

Wake up at 6:00 a.m. / Breakfast at 6:30 a.m.
Equipment check and departure for ski tour.
Ski tour to Til Glacier (3900 m)
Return to the yurt for rest and free time.

Climbing: 750-850 vertical meters
Slope steepness: 20-30 degrees
Dinner and overnight in yurt

Wake up at 6:00 a.m. / Breakfast at 6:30 a.m.
Equipment check and departure at 7:30 a.m.
Ski tour to Bogdanovich cirque
Ascent to Komsmolsky Pass (4000 m), views of Karltau (4100 m) and possibly Talgar (5017 m).
Descent to yurt camp
Rest, dinner and overnight.

Climbing: 900 vertical meters
Descent length: 6 km
Slope steepness: 20-30 degrees

Wake up at 6:00 a.m. / Breakfast at 6:30 a.m.
Packing and descent to Shymbulak (2200 m).
Visit memorial for fallen mountaineers
Ski tour to Tuyuk-Su Glacier (3400 m)
Via Tuyuk-Su gorge (2500 m) and Mynzhylki (3000 m).
Accommodation in base camp
Wagon equipped for comfortable living at 3400 m. Rest and lunch.
Evening ski tour to ridge (3840 m)
Multiple descent options and views of Molodyozhny, Ordzhonikidze, Amangeldy, Pioneer, Kum-Belsu gorge.

Climbing: 900 vertical meters
Distance: 6 km

Wake up at 6:00 a.m. / Breakfast
Equipment check and departure for ski tour.
Ski tour to Tuyuk-Su Pass (4100 m)
Panoramic views of SGU, Soviet Alpinists, Pogrebetskogo, Locomotive, and more.
Snack and short rest at top
Descent to base camp by 12:00 p.m.
Rest, lunch, optional excursion to T-1 glaciological station.

Climbing: 720 vertical meters
Slope steepness: 20-30 degrees

Wake up at 6:00 a.m. / Equipment check
Departure no later than 6:30–7:00 a.m.
Ski tour to Molodyozhny Pass (3800 m)
Possible ascent to Molodyozhny Peak (4147 m) if avalanche conditions permit.
Return to camp for lunch
Final descent to Shymbulak
Optional additional descent. Hike to lower station and transfer to Almaty.

Climbing: 400-750 vertical meters
Travel time: 3-6 hours

Terms and Pricing

Tour cost

3-4 people	$1523/person
5-6 people	$1100/person
7-8 people	$925/person
9-10 people	$825/person

Payment terms

30% deposit required to secure the booking

The remaining balance must be paid no later than 3 days before the start of the program.

* If you cancel your trip less then5 days in advance, the prepayment will be withheld.

** Transfer fee charges in case of deposit refund are covered by the client.

*** Depending on weather, air temperature and show conditions, guides have the right to make changes in the program.

Included in the program cost:

Transfers throughout the tour
Guiding services
by two experienced guides with over 10 years of off-piste skiing experience.
Accommodation
in mountain huts and yurts
Meals

Not included in the program cost:

Avalanche safety equipment
available for rent by request, must be arranged in advance
Personal expenses not specified in the program
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Alcohol drinks
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Snacks
(energy bars, protein bars, muesli, nuts, dried fruit, sports nutrition, etc.)

Recommended clothing and equipment

Personal equipment

Sleeping bags are a must
Thermal underwear
top and bottom, synthetic or wool
Warm jacket with a zipper
(fleece or Polartec)
Light down jacket or vest
(Primaloft or natural down)
Wind- and waterproof jacket and pants
Two pairs of thermal socks
Thin and warm caps
Light sneakers, Crocs
Thin and thick gloves
Neck band or buff
High SPF sunscreen (SPF 30-50)
Lip balm with UV protection
Sunglasses and ski mask
Energy snacks
(energy bars, protein bars, muesli, nuts, dried fruits, specialized sports nutrition, dried meat, etc.)

Personal hygiene items
(wet wipes, toilet paper)
Personal first aid kit
Spare batteries for a flashlight and avalanche transceiver
Water bottle
(minimum 1 liter)
Thermos for hot tea
(0.5-1 liter)
Lighter or matches in a waterproof container
Compact folding knife
or swiss army knife
Portable chargers and cables
(power bank or compact solar panel)
Radios
(frequency channels)
Headlamp with spare batteries

Ski touring equipment

Touring skis or splitboard
Ski or snowboard boots
Telescopic poles
Climbing skins
Helmet
Crampons for skis/splitboard
Sunglasses and ski mask with a spare lens for fog

Safety equipment

Avalanche safety equipment
beacon, probe and shovel is a must!
Regular or avalanche backpack
(25-40 liters with an option to carry skis or snowboards).
Helmet and ski mask are a must!