In Almaty, the ski season at "Shymbulak" will begin on November 14

Akim of the megapolis Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, during the live broadcast of the Akimat LIVE program on the Almaty TV Channel, spoke about the work of the alpine skiing school and the beginning of the skiing season on Shymbulak.

The ski season in Almaty will traditionally open the Shymbulak resort. It will be possible to ride on the snow-covered slopes from November 14. And a few days earlier, on November 9 and 10, the renovated ski school and the Shymbulak Resort Hotel will open.

The readiness of the Shymbulak ski resort for the opening of the winter season is 100%, the administration said. For skiers and snowboarders, trails will again be available, both during the day and at night.

By November 20, it is planned to certify the construction of additional lighting for the Talgar track, where it will be possible to carry out night skiing from the Talgar pass. Its length will be 3,640 meters, and the lighting area will almost double.

It is reported, that the domestic ski resort "Shymbulak" will become the owner of the longest illuminated track in the CIS and Central Asia. And everyone will be able to see the upgrades of the Almaty ski infrastructure, since all conditions have been created here for both beginners and experienced skiers. There will be an equipment rental point, instructors will work, and tourists will be offered various winter entertainments.

In addition, the Shymbulak Group of Companies will offer a unified seasonal ski pass, in other words, a subscription, with the help of which it will be possible to use the resort's services.

The sales of ski passes (single passes) have been launched since August 28, their purchase will allow you to visit Shymbulak Group of Companies and Oi-Qaragai Group of Companies during the winter season without restrictions.

The creation of such a product is the first stage. A fair system of budget allocation will allow other resorts of Almaty and the Almaty region to join the project in the future.

It should be noted, that ski pass holders will be able to ride 45 kilometers of 38 mountain slopes, use 19 ski lifts without limit, and receive bonuses in restaurants and hotels. In addition to the pass, free parking is included in both resorts.

We would like to add, that by the beginning of the winter season, the Alpine Ski School was renovated at Shymbulak. On November 9, everyone will be able to sign up for training, which is designed for children from 3 years old and adults. The training is conducted by experienced snowboard and alpine skiing supervisors.

According to the Shymbulak Group of Companies, after the reconstruction of the School, the concept of the principle of one window has been introduced, and the number of instructors has also increased, who will be able to reach more visitors with training.

The School of Alpine Skiing will open an additional children's equipment rental, a shop, additional lockers, a children's club, and a sports ski club. In addition, chains of famous eateries and coffee shops will open on the territory.

Also, residents and guests of Almaty are invited on November 10 to the opening of the reconstructed second floor of the Shymbulak Resort Hotel, where a spa with a view of the mountains has appeared. Also, fans of the mountain landscape and outdoor activities will be able to use the rope park of the Medeu station, which is installed among coniferous trees, or walk along the “Health Path” with a length of 4300 meters, designed for tourists with minimal training.