After breakfast, transfer from Karakol to the remote mountain village of Jyrgalang, one of Kyrgyzstan’s best powder-snow destinations.
Upon arrival, prepare for a full day of ski touring in Jyrgalang valley, known for: open alpine bowls, tree skiing, long ascents with rewarding descents, dry continental snowpack and frequent fresh powder. Your guide will select terrain depending on snowpack stability and group level. Afternoon return to the village. Dinner and overnight in a cozy guesthouse.
Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Difficulty: Moderate–advanced (full ski touring day)
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Altitude: 2,300–3,200 m
Distance: 60 km (Karakol → Jyrgalang) / Driving: 1–1.5 hrs
Ski touring: 4–5 hrs