Cat skiing in Kazakhstan offers a true sense of wilderness and exploration. Adventure skiers, put this at the top of your bucket list.
The small town of Ridder lies in the eastern part of Kazakhstan, nestled among the rugged ridges of the Altai Mountains, and offers a true sense of wilderness and exploration.
From the trip description by Snoworks
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Included
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Lessonscombining expert local knowledge with Snoworks coaching, support, and seamless hosting
- Backcountry guidingaccompanied by both a local mountain guide and a Snoworks instructor
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- This area is known as the snowiest region in Kazakhstan, where snow depths can reach up to 3.5 meters during the winter.
- The cold continental climate produces the kind of snow every powder skier dreams of—light, dry, and perfectly suited for deep turns.
- From perfectly spaced tree runs to wide open alpine bowls and playful pillow zones, the Altai offers terrain that keeps every run exciting and every day different.
- The cat-skiing terrain covers over 100 square kilometers of wild mountain landscape.
- Each run offers an impressive vertical drop ranging from 450 to 1000 meters.
- Minimum requirements for this course: Experienced off piste skiers.
- Skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste with a break for lunch.
- Skiers confident to ski for a week in deep snow (and who can skin to some routes using touring equipment if needed).
- The ability to get up unaided after a fall, in deep snow, is essential.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 13 guests
From the trip description by Snoworks
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Lesson
- Transfers
- Full board accommodation at BearLog Hotel
- Use of Snowcat
- Taxis and airport transfers
- Snoworks instructor for duration of the trip
- Local guide
Not included
- Insurance (off piste with a guide)
- Alcoholic drinks with meals
- International flights
- Tips/gratuities
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass.
Day by day
- Travel: 27 February 2027Depart from London to Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan.
- Day 1: 28 February 2027Arrive Ust-Kamenogorsk at 1305 and transfer to Ridder.
- Days 2–7: 1 – 6 March 20276 days off piste skiing with snowcats.
- Day 8: 7 March 2027Depart our accommodation early and transfer to Ust-Kamenogorsk airport. Fly back to London departing at 1405.
From the trip description by Snoworks
Where you stay
Our base will be the BearLog Hotel. Spacious, comfortable rooms, a restaurant serving western and local cuisine, and a wellness centre with saunas, a traditional Russian banya, and a cosy relaxation area make it the perfect place to relax and recharge after a full day in the mountains.
Getting there
Air Astana from Heathrow. NOTE: Flights depart from the UK on Saturday 27 February 2027 and land in Kazakhstan the following day. For the return flights depart from Kazakhstan on Sunday 7 March 2027 and land in London on Monday 8 March.
Transfers will meet these flights: 28 February meeting flight number KC301 landing at 1305 in UKK; 7 March departing flight number KC302 at 1405 from UKK. Taxis and airport transfers are included in the price.
From the trip description by Snoworks
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Dates and prices
- Feb 28 – Mar 7, 20272026/27 · 6 days3,600 GBPFrom £3600 — The initial price based on 1 adult with the lowest price in low season. Full board accommodation at BearLog Hotel, use of snowcat, taxis and airport transfers, a Snoworks instructor and a local guide are all included in the course price.LimitedChoose these datesBook on company website
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 2, 2026.
Good to know
Minimum requirements for this course: Experienced off piste skiers; skiers who have a high level of fitness to ski all day off piste with a break for lunch; skiers confident to ski for a week in deep snow (and who can skin to some routes using touring equipment if needed); the ability to get up unaided after a fall, in deep snow, is essential.
Required Equipment: Touring skis and skins, helmet, off piste safety equipment (transceiver, shovel & probe), avalanche air bag.
From the trip description by Snoworks
