Jyrgalan Ski Resort: Kyrgyzstan’s “Courchevel” Opens December 1
Jyrgalan ski resort in Kyrgyzstan is set to open part of its first phase on December 1, 2026, marking the first major step toward a planned 120-kilometer ski network.
Almaty Mountain Cluster Construction Begins as SuperSki Faces 472 Protected Trees Controversy
The Almaty Mountain Cluster has begun preparatory work at Shymbulak, Butakovskoye and Kimasar, while the separate Almaty SuperSki project faces growing opposition over a planned access road affecting 3,105 trees, including 472 Red Book-listed specimens.
Kazakhstan Plans Year-Round Anatau Ski Resort in Ridder
Anatau is a planned year-round mountain resort on Ivanovsky Ridge near Ridder in East Kazakhstan. The project aims to combine winter skiing with summer hiking and cycling while helping transform the industrial Altai city into a longer-stay mountain tourism destination.
Almaty SuperSki’s Revised Kok-Zhailau Resort Targets 2028 Opening
Almaty SuperSki’s construction update brings a revised Kok-Zhailau plan, public access, and a cautious 2028 target As of August 2026, Almaty SuperSki is moving through public hearings and concept refinement for a new all-season mountain resort on the Kok-Zhailau plateau near Almaty, Kazakhstan. The updated plan is being presented by Kazakh Tourism Development Ltd. CEO … Read more
China Backs Kyrgyzstan’s New Baytik Ski Resort Near Bishkek
From the Airport to the Slopes: Chinese Backing Lifts One Half of Kyrgyzstan’s Two-Resort Ski Strategy Imagine landing at an international airport and standing on a ski slope within an hour. Kyrgyzstan is betting exactly that. On August 27, 2026, at a Kyrgyz-Chinese investment forum in Bishkek, a public-private partnership agreement gave Baytik Mountain Resort … Read more
Best Ski Resorts Near Almaty 2026-27: From $10 Lift Tickets to Night Skiing at 3,200 m
Almaty’s 2026-27 ski season comes down to three main choices near the city: modern Shymbulak, value-focused Ak-Bulak and family-friendly Oi-Qaragai, each with different prices, travel times and mountain terrain. If you are planning a ski day or holiday near Almaty, the hardest choice is not whether to go. It is deciding which mountain matches your … Read more
Central Asia Ski Season 2026 / 2027: New Lifts, Bigger Domains, Easier Visas
Central Asia’s 2026 / 2027 ski season is entering its most ambitious phase yet, with new lifts, larger resort plans, and simpler visa rules arriving across the region. If you have been waiting for a reason to ski in Central Asia, this is the year to pay attention. The region is not just adding a … Read more
El Niño Could Change Your 2026–27 Central Asia Ski Trip — Here’s What Skiers Need to Know
A potentially historic El Niño could bring more precipitation to Central Asia this winter—but whether that means deep powder or rain and slush depends heavily on where and when you ski. NOAA predicts a very strong El Niño for the 2026-27 winter, with over 90% confidence it will rank among the most intense events since … Read more
This Central Asian Country is Experiencing a Boom | Skiers Take Notice!
Forgotten by most skiers, Kyrgyzstan is turning rapid growth, state-backed mega-projects, and wild Tien Shan terrain into Central Asia’s most surprising winter destination. Most skiers planning a trip think of the Alps, the Rockies, or maybe Japan, but they rarely think of Kyrgyzstan. That is a mistake if you want empty slopes, big mountains, and … Read more
Ala-Too Resort: Central Asia’s Biggest Ski Resort Opens December 2026
Kyrgyzstan’s ambitious 47.7-kilometer ski resort is entering its final construction phase, with new cable cars, Austrian lift technology, and a government-backed vision to create the largest ski destination in Central Asia. Imagine standing at 3,000 meters in the Jyrgalan area, your breath visible in the crisp Issyk-Kul air, with 47.7 kilometers of pristine trails stretching … Read more