Bulak Say Horseback and Trekking: Ski Tour on Horseback!

Ski Tour in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

Karakol is an amazing place to go horseback with skis/snowboards and get some turns in in the backcountry. Close to Karakol there is many places where you can take the horses backcountry and get up to the top of most mountains. We offer you a full package where we can book the guest house and all the transport needed for your tour. We can do one day or multi days. The Ski Guide will be responsible for your safety and they know where all the best lines are. It's very important to understand the dangers of going backcountry in Kyrgyzstan, please look below at the check list of equipment you will need to bring with you.

Price Per Day in SOM
Ski Guide
Horse Guide
Horse Assistant
Horse
*One ski guide can be shared between 5 people
*One Horse Guide can be shared between 5 people and then you will need to hire a horse assistant

A Big Thanks to EVO for a really great check list for Avalanche Safety

Gear Checklist for a Backcountry Tour Short Clip

Backcountry Checklist:

1. Backpack/Airbag

2. Beacon

3. Shovel - Compact to fit in your pack

4. Probe - Dedicated Avalanche Probe

5. Skins

6. Navigation equipment – Map & compass, GPS, altimeter

7. Down or synthetic jacket for insulation

8. Waterproof shell
9. Eye protection - Sunglasses & goggles
10. Warm hat

11. Food

12. Water

13. Extra gloves - Thinner and thicker

14. Extra mid layers
15. Extra base layers

16. Emergency gear - First aid kit, repair kit, bivy sack, headlamp

17. Cell phone, radio or satellite phone

Also, don't forget extra batteries for your beacon, GPS, and headlamp, and make sure you have the right size(s). If you need them, you'll also be glad you brought ski crampons and toilet paper (with "blue bag").
We recommend taking an avalanche safety course to familiarize you further with all your backcountry gear and practicing avalanche rescue techniques regularly with your riding partners. Here are some great resources for avalanche education:
American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education // American Avalanche Association // Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center

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Ski Tour on Horseback!

Ski Tour in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan