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Snowboard camp at Shymbulak from Almaty

5 · 22 reviews

A three-day snowboard camp at Shymbulak for riders of all levels. Ride the best slopes, enjoy evening lectures and technique analysis with an instructor. Fun, snow, and progress await you over the weekend.

WhenWinter season
Duration3 days
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $166/person

Program

Hourly program of the snowboard camp at Shymbulak

08:00

Meeting and departure from Almaty

Meet at the Kazakhstan Hotel. Transfer to Shymbulak (about 30 minutes).

09:00

Gondola lift ride up

Ascend to the upper station Talgar Pass (3200 m). Warm-up, adjust bindings.

10:00

Morning riding

Descend the Talgar and Pikhtovaya trails. The instructor analyzes turning and carving techniques.

13:00

Lunch at a mountain cafe

Break for lunch: hot soups, salads, tea. Recharge your energy.

14:30

Evening riding and freeride

Continue riding, try off-piste areas (if snow conditions allow). Work on mistakes.

17:00

Return to the hotel

Descend, check into the hotel. Free time, rest.

19:00

Dinner and day review

Dinner at the hotel, watch riding videos, instructor tips for technique improvement.

What's included

What's included in the snowboard camp at Shymbulak

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • Transfer Almaty – Shymbulak – Almaty
  • Hotel accommodation (2 nights)
  • Breakfasts and dinners at the hotel
  • Snowboard instructor services
  • Organizational fees and insurance

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Ski pass (lifts) – from $22/day
  • Lunches at mountain cafes
  • Rental of snowboard equipment

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Snowboard, boots, bindings (or be ready to rent)
  • Warm waterproof clothing, mask, gloves
  • Sunscreen and goggles
  • Thermos with water or tea
  • Personal items and medications

Team

Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty

Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.

Aidos Serikov — Senior guide, mountain routes★4.9

Aidos Serikov

Senior guide, mountain routes

187 reviews · experience 14 years

Dinara Kassymova — Guide-lecturer in Almaty★5

Dinara Kassymova

Guide-lecturer in Almaty

142 review · experience 11 years

Marat Zhunussov — Trekking instructor★4.8

Marat Zhunussov

Trekking instructor

96 reviews · experience 9 years

Oleg Kim — Driver-guide, jeep tours★4.9

Oleg Kim

Driver-guide, jeep tours

164 review · experience 13 years

Zhanna Abenova — Tour manager★4.8

Zhanna Abenova

Tour manager

78 reviews · experience 7 years

Timur Beketov — Multi-day tour guide★4.9

Timur Beketov

Multi-day tour guide

118 reviews · experience 10 years

Aliya Nurlan — Group coordinator★5

Aliya Nurlan

Group coordinator

64 review · experience 6 years

Sergey Volkov — Instructor, ski tours★4.8

Sergey Volkov

Instructor, ski tours

103 review · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the snowboard camp at Shymbulak

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4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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AZ
Artur Z.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Going to this camp for the second time. This time with friends, Sergey again pleased with his skill.

Verified review · Order #41585
LK
Lyazzat K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Barlygy unady. Tek kezde kezek kutip turyp kaldym. Aliya jaksy tusindirdi.

Verified review · Order #41346
EM
Evgeniy M.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Great organization, everything was on point. Short: I recommend it.

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MB
Mariya B.
Google ·
★★★★★

The camp at Shymbulak is the best way to learn to ride. In three days the progress is huge. Thanks to the team! Went with friends, all of different levels, but the guide found an approach to each. In the morning we rode some runs, after lunch we tried freeride. In the evening we watched video and analyzed mistakes. I really liked that the group was small, attention was given to everyone.

Verified review · Order #40983
KV
Ksenia V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

I searched for a tour with lessons and equipment rental for a long time, and this option was ideal. The queues were a bit of a letdown, but overall it was great.

Verified review · Order #40949
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Polina R.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Everything is great, but we waited for the cable car for about 30 minutes. Otherwise I'm satisfied, I recommend it. Went with my boyfriend, he's an experienced snowboarder, I'm just learning. The guide helped me with the basics, and showed the guy more complex elements. Lunch on the mountain came in handy, the soups were hot. After lunch we rode until we dropped, even tried freeride. In the evening at the hotel there was video of our runs, the guide commented. It's a pity the lift was delayed, but it didn't ruin the impression.

Verified review · Order #40772
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Ruslan B.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Friends invited me, didn't think it would be so addictive. Sergey in the pro group showed new tricks.

Verified review · Order #40682
AE
Aizhan E.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Great vacation! Everything was great, special thanks to Aliya.

Verified review · Order #40634
LS
Lena S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

liked everything but would like more time for freeride. The guide suggested the best trails))

Verified review · Order #40595
DA
Damir A.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Had a great ride! The advanced group under the guide's leadership was just fire.

Verified review · Order #40439
ND
Nastya D.
Google ·
★★★★★

I ended up at the camp by chance, but was pleased. They taught me the basics in two days. Sergey helped. We rode different slopes, the guide explained how to shift weight. In the evening we watched videos of our runs and analyzed mistakes.

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MV
Maksim V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Organization was super, but on the first day we had a slight delay of 20 minutes. Everything else was top-notch.

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Olga Ch.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

I went with a friend, she's been riding for a while, and I'm just starting. We took this camp because of the insurance — it's included, which is convenient. I especially liked the morning riding while the slopes aren't tracked out, the guide fixed my stance. The downside is the queue for the lift at peak hours.

Verified review · Order #30965
SU
Sanzhar U.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Jazdyq jaksy boldy. Kop ishinde jaksy ujymdastyrylgan. Aliya komektesti.

Verified review · Order #30324
DK
Dmitry K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

I came from Astana, really liked the atmosphere. Went with my brother, he's a snowboarder, I'm more on skis. In the program I liked the freeride after lunch — we tried the virgin snow where it's untouched. The only thing is the bumpy road in the bus.

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Ivan P.
Google ·
★★★★★

Started from zero, now I stand confidently. The instructors are patient, especially the guide. Friends persuaded me to go, I doubted, but in vain. From the first day on the mountain the guide explained the basics: stance, turns. By evening I was already descending from the top station. On the second day we practiced carving, I fell, but the guide supported me. The evening video debrief helped a lot. Now I'm thinking of repeating it to consolidate.

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Aliya M.
Google ·
★★★★★

I was choosing between several camps, but what won me over here is that everything is thought out: transfer, accommodation, and training. I went with my sister, she's a beginner, I'm a bit more confident. The guide on the mountain gave time to each of us, explained how to properly shift weight. In the morning we rode some slopes, after lunch we moved to others where there are fewer people. In the evening there was a day debrief with video, very useful. The weather was sunny, the snow excellent. Thanks to the guide for the patience.

Verified review · Order #20255
GF
Gulnaz F.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Great! Very well organized. Aidos helped, everything was clear.

Verified review · Order #20070
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Zhanna P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Chose this tour on friends' advice, and didn't regret it. The guide helped with equipment selection, very attentive.

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Arman T.
Google ·
★★★★★

First time at Shymbulak and immediately such an experience. Went with a colleague, he's been riding for a long time, and I just bought a board. In the morning we went up, warmed up, the guide helped adjust the bindings. We rode different slopes, the guide showed how to properly enter turns. After lunch we even tried the untouched snow where it's pristine. In the evening at the hotel we watched videos of our runs, the guide explained the mistakes. Very happy I decided to do it.

Verified review · Order #11191
KL
Katya L.
Google ·
★★★★★

My daughter stood on a snowboard for the first time, the guide gets along great with children. Thanks!

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AK
Aigul K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Great camp! The guide immediately found an approach, I got on the board in three days. Went with my sister, she's a beginner, I'm a bit more confident. In the morning we rode some slopes, after lunch we moved to others. Thanks for your patience!

Verified review · Order #11062

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Shymbulak snowboard camp

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Bring your own gear — snowboard, boots and bindings — or plan to rent a set on site. For clothing you need a warm waterproof jacket and pants, goggles, gloves, plus sunscreen and sunglasses — the sun is strong at altitude. A thermos with tea or water, personal items and medications will also come in handy.

Yes, the camp is designed for riders of any level, and the instructor goes over turning and carving technique with each person. The program includes both morning riding on the slopes and freeride on virgin terrain when there is snow, so the guide will suggest the load for your level before departure. There are no hiking trips in the program — you ride a snowboard.

We meet in Almaty at the «Kazakhstan» hotel at 08:00, and from there we leave for Shymbulak. Then, according to the program — a gondola lift ride and riding, and in the evening check-in at the hotel and dinner with a debrief of the day. We will confirm the exact return time to Almaty on the last day for your date in WhatsApp.

The price includes transfer Almaty – Shymbulak – Almaty, two nights at the hotel, breakfasts and dinners at the hotel, the snowboard instructor's work, as well as organizational fees and insurance. The ski pass for the lifts, lunches at the mountain cafe and gear rental, if you don't have your own, are paid separately.

The camp is a group one: riding and lessons with the instructor take place together with other participants. If you want to come with your own group, write to us on WhatsApp — we will check what can be arranged for your date. Accommodation and meals at the hotel are organized for the whole group.

Booking is made simply with a message on WhatsApp, without any advance payment. Payment — on the day of the trip: via Kaspi, by card or in cash. Cancellation of the booking is free.