Shymbulak Ski Resort | Kazakhstan

When people think of Central Asia, Kazakhstan and the Silk Road, skiing isn't usually the first thing that springs to mind. However, Almaty in southern Kazakhstan is home to Shymbulak Mountain Resort; one of the only two places you can hit the slopes in Central Asia.
Shymbulak is a great destination for lovers of winter sports and the great outdoors given its close proximity to the centre of Almaty. So, let's explore all there is to do at Shymbulak!
The Shymbulak ski resort is located 25km south of Almaty in Southern Kazakhstan, close to the border with Kyrgyzstan. It is easily reachable from the centre of the city in under one hour and makes for a perfect day out in any season!
Shymbulak Ski Resort is the largest such resort in Central Asia. The resort lies at 2,200 metres (7,200 feet) above sea level in the Zaiilisky Alatau Mountain Range (part of the Tian Shan) above Almaty in Kazakhstan. Shymbulak was the first downhill ski run in the former Soviet Union.
There are three ski lifts at the resort which culminate at Talgar Pass (3,200 metres) with great views to the city below. If you do not ski, it's still possible to buy a ticket for the ski lifts to take in the views. The resort is easily reachable by cable car from nearby Medeu (home of the world's highest ice-skating rink).
You can hire all the equipment you need for a day on the slopes at Shymbulak from skis and snowboards to boots, gloves, goggles and helmets.
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[@MonMccool123]

11:30 Wipe-Out!!! Thank you for sharing, this looked like a good time.

[@mohammedalmarri7655]

Great video, I wish you spoke about the prices and the hotel up there

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

Thanks 🙏 Cuba palace hotel around €100 per night. Hotels at Shahdag mountain resort is €100-150 per night. Intercontinental Baku was around €150 per night.

[@SURABHISETH11]

Looks great. Could you share how to book a ski lesson? price? How long is 1 session?

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

You can book instructor there. There’s a ski school. Around $30 per hour

[@AZABRO]

Кайф

[@Ajajambo]

Great video, what is the altitude when you take the cable car to the top please?

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

Thanks. It’s 3200 meters

[@Ajajambo]

@@VitaliiGrytsenko ok, that's quite high. I bet the views are sensational. Any symptoms like headaches or nausea at the top? I am thinking of hiking the last stretch. Cheers

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

yep. views are amazing. It worth to get there. No headache as per my experience@@Ajajambo

[@ArChi285]

Is that from third level going second, or second level going to first level?

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

from 3rd to 2nd I believe

[@emirk8]

hi, how much are the ski and clothing rental fees? we can also rent on the mountain, right?

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

Around $60 per day. Can be rented at the mountain 🏔️

[@emirk8]

@@VitaliiGrytsenko thanks!

[@imolinar76]

Did you book the ski lessons ahead of time or the same day?

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

I booked the same day

[@jeffjerry3774]

what is the price per person per hour ?

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

day pass is around $20

[@pomp4401]

Can you visit there without skiing?

[@VitaliiGrytsenko]

Yes. You can

[@pomp4401]

@@VitaliiGrytsenko Thank you! How much should I bring enough to rent their ski equipment and gears?