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Heliski in Terskey Ala-Too

Kyrgyzstan · Issyk-Kul / Karakol

Heliski Terskey Ala-Too

4,200 m · 500–1,200 m vertical

Terskey Ala-Too borders Lake Issyk-Kul with large-scale heliski: landings at ~4,200 m and descents of 500 to 1,200 m in bowls and valleys of the eastern Tian Shan. Operational base from Karakol.

Altitude
~4,200 m
Vertical
500–1,200 m
Hub
Karakol · Issyk-Kul
Style
Expedition · powder

Eastern Terskey Ala-Too

Winter–spring season with dry powder; Mi-8 helicopter frequent on local multi-day operations.

  • Views of Issyk-Kul
  • Daily multi-run usual
  • Expedition logistics

Terskey Ala-Too is one of Kyrgyzstan's widest corridors: many aspects, option to change zone in bad weather and high daily vertical.

View all KyrgyzstanResort KarakolZone Tian Shan

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Terskey Ala-Too is the range by Issyk-Kul; Karkyra is the KG–KZ border base with its own yurt camp.

Fly to Bishkek and ~6 h east transfer to Karakol, or domestic flights depending on season.

Heliski activities in Terskey Ala-Too