Skiing in Kazakhstan
1 ski school and 12 resorts listed
About Skiing in Kazakhstan
Skiing in Kazakhstan is centered around the Tian Shan mountains, with a handful of resorts located near Almaty. The country offers a unique and affordable skiing experience with a developing infrastructure. Shymbulak is the most famous and well-developed resort, offering the highest slopes and longest season.
Did You Know?
Alpine skiing was introduced to Kazakhstan in 1937 by Austrian skiers. The Shymbulak ski resort was the first downhill ski route in the Soviet Union. Almaty, a major city, has hosted significant winter sporting events, including the 7th Asian Games in 2011 and the 28th Winter Universiade in 2017.
Popular Ski Areas
Kok Zhailau Resort (planned)
Tabagan
Shymbulak (Chimbulak)
Medeu – Almaty
Altai
Stardust Camp
Oi-Qaragai – Lesnaya Skazka
Ak-Bulak – Talgar
Tau Samaly
Myrzashoky
Kumbel Hotel – Kok-Shoky Village
Snezhinka
When to Ski in Kazakhstan
The ski season in Kazakhstan usually runs from December to April.
Conditions vary a lot by resort and altitude within that window — the resort pages below carry the snow report and lift status for each one.
Kazakhstan
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