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  • Butakovka Woodland ridge

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    near Gornyy Sadovod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    lauraemerson9
    Distance
    5.39mi
    Elevation +
    5535f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofButakovka Woodland ridge

    From Butakovka Parking head North following a vague cow track up to the ridge. At ridge go East, follow ridge through trees and mixed scrub. You will see the valley to Lesnoy pass on your right. Drop down off ridge to Le...

  • Hike Medeo Valley - Kok Zhailau - Three Brothers - Peak Kumbel (3192m) - BAO valley

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    near Kamenskoye Plato, Almaty (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    aleixmh3
    Distance
    15.43mi
    Elevation +
    5410f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHike Medeo Valley - Kok Zhailau - Three Brothers - Peak Kumbel (3192m) - BAO valley Photo ofHike Medeo Valley - Kok Zhailau - Three Brothers - Peak Kumbel (3192m) - BAO valley

    This hike starts at the stop of bus 12 from Almaty to Medeo ice ring. It climbs to Kok Zhailau plateau, from there to the Three Brothers and then to Peak Kumbel (3192m). The way from Kok Zhailau to the Three Brothers is...

    Beautiful hike. You can split it in two by camping on the plateau if you want.
    J. Filipowicz

  • Aralsk - Bozoi - Beyneu offroad crossing

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    near Aral, Qyzylorda (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    sil.timmermans
    Distance
    394.33mi
    Elevation +
    2972f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofAralsk - Bozoi - Beyneu offroad crossing Photo ofAralsk - Bozoi - Beyneu offroad crossing Photo ofAralsk - Bozoi - Beyneu offroad crossing

    The route follows basically the gas pipeline 'Beyneu-Shimkent'. The road is in fairly good condition. Although for the part between Bozoi - Turush, ie app 30% of the total route, the gravel road is unfinished (dd 26-03-2...

  • Lower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai

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    near Kurmenty, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Esentai Mämbet
    Distance
    12.01mi
    Elevation +
    2277f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai Photo ofLower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai Photo ofLower Kölsai to Middle Kölsai

    Early morning hike in cold-ish weather. Maintained good speed so did not feel any cold. Otherwise pretty laid out trail mostly used by horseriders

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  • Middle Kolsai - Kurmenty

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    near Kurmenty, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    edwin.ebinger
    Distance
    11.69mi
    Elevation +
    2188f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMiddle Kolsai - Kurmenty Photo ofMiddle Kolsai - Kurmenty Photo ofMiddle Kolsai - Kurmenty

    Beautiful day-hike from Kolsay Lake up to Middle Kolsay Lake. Trail is well worn since it is also the route that horse riding tours take. We went in April and just after a cold spell so we were the only ones on the trail...

  • Hiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul

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    near Talgarsky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    OunTravela Publishing
    Distance
    8.19mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul Photo ofHiking trail to Lake Jashil-Kul

    Route 3 of the book EXPLORE KYRGYZSTAN. Located at the western end of the Chong-Kemin Valley, where the two mountain ranges of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan meet, Lake Jashil-Kul lies amidst glaciers. Its turquoise-blue wate...

  • charyn canyon loop

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    near Kurytogay, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    indvaleti
    Distance
    4.59mi
    Elevation +
    869f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofcharyn canyon loop Photo ofcharyn canyon loop Photo ofcharyn canyon loop

    A simple route in a fabulous place along the bottom of the ancient sea. In one place, you will have to climb among the rocks for a short time, holding on to a rope. It is better to dress so that it is not a pity to get...

  • Skiing - Oi Qaragai

    Alpine Ski
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    near Voskhod, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    16.61mi
    Elevation +
    7887f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSkiing - Oi Qaragai Photo ofSkiing - Oi Qaragai Photo ofSkiing - Oi Qaragai

    Jumped on the opportunity to ski, haven’t skied for 3 years. So was a bit rusty. Tracks are not ready yet, only few are available for a proper skiing. Off-piste is something need to try along with trying to learn how to ...

  • Nice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    11.04mi
    Elevation +
    5630f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow Photo ofNice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow Photo ofNice hike to 3 Brothers and Kumbel in deep snow

    Wasn’t easy to trail through a deep snow. Snow depth reaching from 2-3ft. Most of the trail was fine all the way to 3 Brothers, yet only 2 set of foot tracks have seen towards Kumbel. Make sure you put on microspikes/cra...

  • attempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.39mi
    Elevation +
    3750f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofattempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk Photo ofattempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk Photo ofattempt: Rocky peak, has been successfully ascended next wk

    My key mistake was that I have decided to listen to my hiking companion and start late. Moreover, the trail ended up being more challenging than anticipated. I haven't reached the ridge as had to wait for too long and hi...

  • Nasty ride for shopping

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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    4.59mi
    Elevation +
    299f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNasty ride for shopping Photo ofNasty ride for shopping Photo ofNasty ride for shopping

    Some genius decided to wait and hose the asphalt road in October when the temperature already dropped below zero in night. No hosing has been done in summer or any of the hot days. What an absurd So as was passing this t...

  • Benelux ride

    Road Bike
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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    11.57mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBenelux ride Photo ofBenelux ride Photo ofBenelux ride

    A large group ride with 400-500 participants. Rode with UBT, fun stuff A loop ride was from Rozybakiev str (mega) along AlFarabi Avenue until Furmanov str. Chilly sunny morning with some wind later on as we’re approachin...

  • Titov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake

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    near Butakovka, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.30mi
    Elevation +
    5095f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake Photo ofTitov shyny men ozeni/Titov peak and lake

    Technically moderate trail with the altitude of 3850 m ASL. Upon ascending and descending towards Titov lake the terrain is rocky, so wearing high heel/ankle boots/trainers is recommended. Long desired hike to Titov ...

  • Tourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field

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    near Alma-Arasan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    16.38mi
    Elevation +
    7687f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field Photo ofTourist and Turan peaks from AlmaArasan via Terra field

    Route: Prohodnoye gorge (hot springs next to AlmaArasan) - Terra field - (Aleshkin bridge - gorge - Dzhusaly-Kezen pass - Tourist peak - Turan peak - Karniz lake - Aleshkin bridge - Prohodnoye gorge - hot springs. Initi...

  • Terra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path

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    near Alma-Arasan (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    16.68mi
    Elevation +
    4360f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTerra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path Photo ofTerra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path Photo ofTerra jailauy men Alagyr/Terra field-Alagir path

    Although this is not my first time towards Terra field, most of the trail is dry and easy to follow. Do expect a bit chilly temperatures early in the morning at the beginning of the trail which follows along the river. A...

  • Nice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    7.79mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline Photo ofNice hike to Old Japanese road along the pipeline

    Quiet morning turned into windy one with some strong gust at the top of the pipeline. Managed to see a herd deer. Although later in realised that a baby deer - baby was hunted but some predator. Looking at the tracks it’...

  • UAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    15.44mi
    Elevation +
    3419f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade Photo ofUAK/Big Almaty Lake and Moon glade

    a light chilled hike to Big Almaty Lake and the Moon glade, not sure if the name for the latter is an appropriate one, nonetheless, was a nice and easy walk Started snowing once got to the lake, amazing scenery. After ha...

  • Training ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan

    Road Bike
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    near Alatau, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    11.43mi
    Elevation +
    1165f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTraining ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan Photo ofTraining ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan Photo ofTraining ride to Eco post/Sunkar close to AlmaArasan

    Watch out on the way back once passed the last traffic light prior to the eco post. There is a huge pothole, something like 1.5-2 fr wide, and the same depth. Nasty stuff to roll into. Not sure why they haven’t repaired ...

  • Alpine competition to Youth peak

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    near Kokshoky, Almaty Oblysy (Kazakhstan)
    Author
    Apt4dev
    Distance
    14.70mi
    Elevation +
    5866f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak Photo ofAlpine competition to Youth peak

    I have been to Youth peak back in the summer from the Western slope, yet this was a chance to ascend from the east-northeast. It’s classified as 1B as the icecap and glacial have been slowly melting over the years. Nonet...

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