Lying in the heart of the shadowy Central Asian ‘Stan’ states, Uzbekistan is bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. For over two millennia it has been the cradle of the region’s culture and a bridge between the east and west.

On this tour we ride the western Tien Shan Ranges. The region is famous for its intermittent snowfall and good weather. Due to its continental location far from the ocean, the snow is dry and stable, even on very steep slopes. The topography is extremely diverse – from slightly sloping clearings to aggressive gullies and long descents that can be over 2,000 vertical meters. Due to the lack of popularity of winter sports in Uzbekistan, there’s little competition for lines that can be found off-piste. The diversity of the terrain, light dry, snow and breathtaking views will make it a destination you will want to return to. Our local guides will make sure the descents are the best of of your season, or maybe even your life.

Our base for the trip is in Chimgan, locally known as ‘Uzbek Switzerland’. From here we drive to the resorts – Amirsoy, Chimgan and Beldersay. We will do a combination or resort riding, lift accessed backcountry and longer ski touring/ split boarding. We keep the plan flexible and ride to the weather and avalanche conditions. The dominant elevations range from 2,300 to 3,200 metres and the stable snow pack sits at around 2 meters.