Tag: snowboard
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The Best View In Shymbulak: Le Mont Hotel Review
Le Mont Hotel (formerly Sneg) is a cozy lodge nestled halfway up the main slope of Shymbulak Mountain Resort. You’ll find it next to the exit from the Combi 1 chairlift. With a fantastic deck, it is brilliant for summertime eating, but during the winter, when its a bit too chilly to be outside for…
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An 80s Era Room & Excellent Lamb Cutlets: A Review Of Ak Bulak Hotel
This title may not have been how I thought I’d start this review, but there you have it. Ak Bulak Hotel is great for its location of being directly beneath a ski resort, but sometimes you have to focus on the unexpected highlights. If you’re planning to venture out to Ak Bulak Ski Resort then…
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Why I think you should visit Ak Bulak Ski Resort (2025 update)
Almaty has so many great options for skiers, so I had to go check out Ak Bulak! Situated just over an hour outside Almaty, I finally took my family to check out Ak Bulak Ski Resort, and I’m glad I did! It’s a different style of ski resort to Almaty’s other resort offerings, Oi Qaragai…
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Kazakhstan should make your list for great ski destinations
If you’ve not thought of Kazakhstan as a destination for your ski adventures, then now is the time! Skiers and snowboarders of all levels will enjoy skiing in Kazakhstan. Nestled against the Tien Shan mountains in Central Asia, you’ll find many modern and well developed resorts based in the country’s south east, especially around the…
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Oi Qaragai Resort is an excellent option for your next ski holiday (2025 update)
Another Almaty gem, this resort ticks a lot of boxes for all ability levels Oi Qaragai is a great ski resort just outside Almaty. A small yet still somehow sprawling resort with a number of slopes, it is a popular alternative to Shymbulak Mountain Resort. It also takes just as long to arrive at as…
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Why Shymbulak is a great choice for a ski holiday (2025 update)
Shymbulak, one of Kazakhstan’s best resorts, is a great choice for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, as well as the non-skiers! If you’re staying in Almaty then you’ll want to see the mountains, so why not visit Shymbulak Mountain Resort. In the winter, it is a great choice for skiers and snowboarders of all…