Collection 08 · 9 guides
Winter & Skiing
Winter & Skiing · September 20, 2026
Frozen Lakes & Winter Wonders Beyond the Slopes
Visit the Kolsai Lakes in winter: frozen lakes, Kaindy's icy sunken forest, how to get there and what to expect in Kazakhstan's snowy Tian Shan.
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Kazakhstan Winter Packing List: What to Wear (2026)
A complete Kazakhstan winter packing list: the layering system, a full checklist, boots for the ice, ski gear, and Kazakh-specific tips like indoor heating…
September 19, 2026
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Kazakhstan in January & February: Deep Winter (2026)
Kazakhstan in January and February: the deep-winter guide to weather region by region, peak-season skiing, frozen lakes, Orthodox Christmas and staying warm in extreme…
September 18, 2026
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Kazakhstan in December: Weather & What to Do (2026)
Kazakhstan in December: region-by-region weather, skiing and skating, frozen landscapes, and the festive season of Independence Day and New Year, with what to pack…
September 17, 2026
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Almaty in Winter: What It’s Really Like (2026)
An honest guide to Almaty in winter: the weather month by month, skiing and skating, the smog reality and how to dodge it, what…
September 16, 2026
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Ski Resorts in Kazakhstan: Every One, Ranked (2026)
A ranked guide to the ski resorts in Kazakhstan, from flagship Shymbulak to Ak-Bulak, Oi-Qaragai and the Altai backcountry, with 2026 prices, seasons and…
September 15, 2026
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Medeu: Skating the World’s Highest Ice Rink (2026)
A complete guide to Medeu, the world's highest ice rink above Almaty: its record-breaking history, skating and 2026 prices, the 842-step dam and the…
September 14, 2026
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Shymbulak Ski Resort: The Complete Guide (2026)
The complete guide to Shymbulak, Central Asia's biggest ski resort above Almaty: how to get there, slopes, lifts, 2026 prices, the season and what…
September 13, 2026
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Kazakhstan in Winter: Skiing, Ice & Steppe Magic
A first-hand guide to Kazakhstan in winter: skiing at Shymbulak, skating at Medeu, frozen lakes, hot springs, eagle hunters and what it all costs.
June 15, 2026