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Heliski in Western Tien Shan
As with all our worldwide travel, our skiing trips reach out to the four corners and all the unique great high mountain ranges. At Direct Adventures we bring you to a seemingly unheard of and underskied area of Central Asia in the Fann mountains of the western Tien-Shan. The first snows arrive here in December, and they rival any of the best snowy ranges in the world. From our impressive Pyramid hotel, we travel by MI8 helicopter to the surrounding peaks in the area (Ugam, Pskem and Chatkal ranges). There is a vertical drop of up to 2500m, which means fly to ski time ratio is kept to a minimum and so keeping the overall cost down and your skiing time up. Our trip to the Fann Mountains is unmissable skiing that competes with any of the better known, further away Heliskiing destinations around the world.
Brief Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival to Tashkent. Stay in 4* hotel.
Day 2
Transfer to mountains (2 hours drive). Accommodation in Pyramids Hotel 3* Safety briefing. Avalanche transceiver and casualty search training.
Day 3/8
Helisking.
Day 9
Transfer to Tashkent. Departures.
The standard day schedule
8.30am
Breakfast.
9am
Leave Hotel and load Helicopter.
9.30am
Departure for skiing area.
10-1pm
Heli drops and skiing.
1-2pm
Lunch and resting.
2-4pm
Heli drops and skiing.
4.30pm
Return to the Hotel. Rest and relaxation.
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Additional pricing information
The deposit for this trip is £200
The deposit for this trip is £200
What is included
What is not included
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Trip Requirements
Visa Requirements
1. Uzbekistan Visa support, also referred to as Letter of Invitation (LOI)
2. Valid passport;
3. Completed application form;
4. 1 passport-size photo;
5. Fee, payable on collection of visa;
6. Stamped, self-addressed envelope, if applying by post;
7. Evidence of purpose of a visit;
8. Confirmation of hotel reservation and details of stay;
As these requirements require quite a lot of work from us here in the UK and from our suppliers in Uzbekistan. We ask you to allow plenty of time i.e. at least one month. Kit List
Your own Skis, Poles and boots.
Suitable ski clothing for cold, wet and wintry conditions.
Suitable clothing for the cold. Rental Options
We have no ski rental equipment. Trip highlights
Heliski up to 3800 m in the stunning Fann Mountains
Guaranteed virgin snow
8 hours flying time in the classic MI8 Soviet chopper
Excellent opportunity to explore a new mountain region for Heliskiing/Boarding
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