The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Dzhergalan, Ysyk-Köl (Kyrgyzstan)

Jyrgalan Heights 2, backcountry skiing, moderate

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Distance

8.65mi

Elevation +

2513f

TrailRank

24| 5.0

Moderate skitour around the Yurt camp "Jyrgalan Heights". From the peak you can see Khan Tegri in the distance.

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Chunkor Tor Peak uptrack (Jyrgalan)

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Distance

5.35mi

Elevation +

3376f

TrailRank

22

This peak offers one of the best viewpoints of any of the ski tours around Jyrgalan village - https://youtube.com/shorts/JBYVtijYICE?feature=share4 This is the uptrack from Jyrgalan Village to Chunkor Tor Peak. (Be ca...

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Competition Face uptrack (Jyrgalan)

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Distance

2.85mi

Elevation +

2497f

TrailRank

17

Uptrack from Jyrgalan Village to the top of "competition face". Some minor errors between km 3 and 4, you can make a slightly better route and save some time and energy. Last section is quite steep, bootpacking necessary...

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Char Jon Peak uptrack (Jyrgalan)

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jamesmarchi

Distance

2.77mi

Elevation +

2375f

TrailRank

12

Uptrack from Jyrgalan Village to Char Jon Peak. Last section is a little steep, may be easier to take skis off and bootpack up. Nice 360degree views from the top. Plenty of different options for ski descents, but if unsu...

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Jyrgalan Heights, backcountry skiing, moderate

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Distance

4.92mi

Elevation +

1909f

TrailRank

20| 5.0

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Nice, moderate skitour close to the Yurt camp "Jyrgalan Heights" from which we started.

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