Kyrgyzstan in February

December to February is winter in Kyrgyzstan,and it gets very cold. Temperatures in Bishkek, the capital, in the country’s north fall anywhere between minus 10 and 10 °C (14-50 °F). As one might imagine, this is the best time of the year to try out the country’s spectacular skiing, with resorts tailored for the beginner to the expert. Generally intermediate to advanced skiers come to the mountain’s just outside Bishkek for the country’s famed backcountry skiing, unmarked virgin peaks that never seem to end. Perhaps one of the more unusual activities in winter in Kyrgyzstan is eagle hunting. Eagles are trained from a young age to hunt prey and return to their masters, a practice going back thousands of years in the Eurasian steppe. Though the birds are showcased throughout the year, it is in winter when the real hunting happens.

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A Skier's Delight: Exploring the Magnificent Mountains of Chon-Kemin

This challenging, seven-day ski expedition through remote Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan promises to excite even the most skilled of backcountry skiers. Engaging in this adventure requires visitors to be in excellent physical condition and to possess at least one year of backcountry skiing experience. You must bring fat powder skis 0.6 inches + underfoot or more. If you are a snowboarder, you must have a split board.

Interest Skiing

Destination Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Price Per Person: From $5,400

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An Olympian's Adventure: Exploring the Snowcapped Serenity of Karakol

This exciting seven-day ski expedition promises to bring your senses to life as you adventure across the snowcapped peaks of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. Admire brilliant works of historically-significant architecture and challenge your skiing prowess as you take in every aspect of this beautiful corner of the world.

Interest Skiing

Destination Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Price Per Person: From $5,900

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Pan-Stans: Country Collecting in Central Asia

This tour of the Silk Road “Stans” takes you through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan in just two short weeks. Designed specifically for those looking to dip toes into each destination rather than explore in depth, this itinerary ensures luxury and comfort in a part of the world that can be tricky to country-hop without expert guidance.

Interests Architecture, Heritage

Destinations Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 14 days / 13 nights

Price Per Person: From $10,600

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Skiing in At-Bashy Valley

Hit the slopes of beautiful At-Bashy Valley in Kyrgyzstan’s rugged, mountainous central region. You will need fat powder skis for this eight-day adventure that takes you from Bishkek to Naryn and into the snowy backcountry to ski, snowboard and sleep in a traditional yurt.

Interest Skiing

Destination Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Price Per Person: From $6,500

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Skiing the Backcountry in Karakol

Get off the beaten piste and head to the mountains of Kyrgyzstan on this eight day adventure. Hit the gorgeous, powdery slopes of this beautiful nation’s backcountry, camping overnight in a traditional yurt. Start and finish with a little local culture as you tour Karakol and Bishkek.

Interest Skiing

Destination Kyrgyzstan

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Price Per Person: From $7,500

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World Nomad Games: The Most Unusual Sporting Event of the Year

Author: Richard Collett

Richard Collett travels to the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan for an inspiring story of sporting greatness, cultural pride, and dead goat polo – also known as Kok Boru – in one of Asia’s most interesting competitions.

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With the Eagle Hunters of Kyrgyzstan

Author: Richard Collett

Aidar and Nursultan, Kyrgyz eagle hunters, train their deadly predators on the edge of Issyk-Kul Lake, a window into the past and a demonstration of nature’s raw power.

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Building a Yurt on the Shores of Issyk Kul Lake

Author: Richard Collett

Richard Collett travels to Kyrgyzstan to build a yurt on the shores of Issyk Kul Lake with a traditional builder, from the wooden willow planks to the tunduk.

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