Jyrgalan

Where

The location of the Kyrgyzstan stop is Jyrgalan, in the very east of the country. The trainings will be held in the ski resort of Karakol, 60km further west. It’s a very mountainous terrain with an abundance of snow fall. The massive Lake Issyk Kul creates a micro climate which is unique to Central Asia. The majestic lake doesn’t freeze in winter because it is fed by underwater hot springs. This phenomenon is causing an increase in precipitation in the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan. That’s exactly where you will be going. The snowy valleys of the Eastern Issyk Kul region.

When

The dates are fixed for 16 and 17 January 2025. The first day we will organize technique trainings and avalanche courses. This will be done in the ski resort of Karakol on the 16th of January. On the 17th we are moving to Jyrgalan for the Silk Road Freeride competition. Please check the full program here.

On the 18th and 19th of January we are organising the Freeride World Tour Qualifier 2* in Jyrgalan. You can find this program here.

Who

The Silk Road Freeride competition is open for all freeriders along the Silk Road. These are the people we are supporting during our events. But to keep the spirit of the Silk Road alive, registration to the event is open for a limited group of international freeriders as well. We love to exchange knowledge, ideas and equipment. So you can book a tour to one of the Silk Road Freeride competition here.

Please visit the website of FWT for joining the Freeride World Tour Qualifier 3*

Cost of Participation

Two Days Silk Road Freeride Competition Package

Cost of entry: 100 euros +accommodation

Includes: 1 training day at Karakol Ski Base, Lift pass, competition admission, access to prizes, event food, transfers (between Karakol and Jyrgalan)

Two Days Freeride World Tour Qualifier 2*

Cost of entry: 100 euros + FWT fees

Includes: 2 nights in shared yurt, snow cat drops to access venue, inspection/training day, food & beverages and admission to the competition

WINNERS JYRGALAN 2023

MAN SKI

1 Vadim Karaulʹnyh (Kyrgyzstan)
2 Timor Gubaev (Kyrgyzstan)
3 Vasiliy Nemchenco (Kyrgyzstan)

MAN SNOW

1 Cody Scheff (Canada)
2 Patlay Evgenii (Kyrgyzstan)
3 Chyngyz Namazaliev (Kyrgyzstan)

WOMEN SKI

1 Roxy (France)
2 Kristina Melnikova (Kyrgyzstan)
3 Jana Šejko (Kyrgyzstan)

WOMEN SNOW

1 April Bright (Australia)
2 Ksenija Moskalʹčenko (Kyrgyzstan)

WINNERS JYRGALAN 2022

WINNERS JYRGALAN 2020

MEN

1 Timur Gubaev (Kyrgyzstan)
2 Aleksey Balybyn (Kyrgyzstan)
3 Vasily Nemshenko (Kyrgyzstan)

MEN (intermediate)

1 Vasily Bhazninov (Kyrgyzstan)
2 Michael Kuzmin (Kyrgyzstan)
3 Timur Jumabekov (Kyrgyzstan)

WOMEN

1 Lidia Zvoznikova (Kyrgyzstan)
2 Yuliya Polyakova (Kazakhstan)
3 Nataliya Kozyreva (Kazakhstan)

Karakol

The first training day will be held in the ski resort of Karakol. The resort is situated at an altitude of 2300 meters and the top lift ascents till 3100 meters. From the panorama lift we will hike a little bit further up to reach the northeastern powder field. This will be the training venue. The ski resort has 3 chairlifts and we will arrange lunch at the bottom lift. After lunch we will organize a Snow Safety training including a beeper search. Shashliks in the evening at The Hut bar in Karakol

Jyrgalan

On Friday we will move to the former mining village of Jyrgalan. The village is situated at 2250 meters and it’s one of the snowiest valleys of Central Asia. We will take all the participants up by snow cat and snow mobiles. To the finish line of the competition venue. After gathering we will start with the snowboard category.  After lunch the skiers can show their skills. Prize ceremony at Baitor Guesthouse at 5pm.

Transfers / Lodging

We can help you with accommodation and transfers. International non-FWT riders can book our Silk Road Freeride package. Locals can contact us for accommodation or transfers from Bishkek or Almaty. There will be buses driving up and down to the ski resort of Karakol. And there will be buses shutteling between Karakol and Jyrgalan on Friday.