Cat skiing and ski touring deep powder week in Kazakhstan

Step into a snow-laden wilderness untouched by mass tourism with this unforgettable cat skiing and ski touring adventure in Ridder, Kazakhstan. Nestled in the remote West Altai mountains, the small mining town of Ridder is surrounded by peaks up to 2,000m high, offering perfectly pitched slopes (20–35 degrees), widely spaced fir trees, and 300–800m vertical descents on every run—ideal for freeride and deep powder turns.

Ridder is uniquely positioned at the western edge of the Altai range, where Siberian air masses collide with the mountains, creating one of the snowiest regions in Asia. With reliable snowfall from late November, it’s the perfect place to kick off your season earlier—and more affordably—than Japan.

Spend three days ski-touring through pristine conifer forests, followed by three days of cat skiing that rival British Columbia, Canada. Thanks to the remote location and low skier numbers, you’ll enjoy light, fluffy powder and fresh tracks every day. After a long day on the mountain, unwind in a traditional Kazakh steam sauna followed by a rejuvenating snow dive.

Founded in 1796 by a German engineer, Ridder blends fascinating history with raw, untamed mountain terrain. Still undiscovered by most European skiers, this is an opportunity to experience skiing in its purest form.

"Kazakhstan. Not your everyday ski destination—but let me tell you, it absolutely should be."
Read the full blog post about Cat-Ski Experience in Kazakhstan here: Splitboarding in Kazakhstan – My First Cat Ski Experience with Mountain Tracks - mountaintracks.co.uk

Trip Highlights:

• Ski one of the snowiest regions in Asia

• 3 days ski touring + 3 days cat skiing in deep powder

• Uncrowded slopes with fresh tracks daily

• Wide glades, couloirs, snow pillows, and steep terrain options

• Local hospitality, steam sauna, and cultural immersion

• Optional 3-day yurt extension for extra adventure

*The itinerary is subject to change

Optional Add-On: Yurt-Based Ski Touring

Want to extend your adventure? Add a 3-day yurt-based ski-touring extension in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, just a 3-hour drive from Almaty. Located at 1,750m and completely off-grid, this experience offers even more deep powder, wild terrain, and a true escape into nature. Perfect for those who want to maximise their time in the backcountry.

Price per person: £600 (minimum group size is 3 to run the extension)

2025

2026

zIncluded in the price

• 3 full days of private catskiing: 5-7 runs with total elevation drop of about 3,000-3,500m

  • If there are 3-5 participants, we will be using skidoos instead of a snowcat. Each skidoo seats two passengers and one more is towed behind. This is a colder experience but faster and allows for more runs than on a snowcat.(TBC)

•  3 days of guided ski-touring. At least 1 English-speaking guide per 5 participants. IFMGA aspirant lead guide.

•  All accommodation:

  • 7 nights in Ridder, half board hotel, twin or double rooms.

  • 1 night in Almaty, 3-4 stars hotel, twin/double rooms with breakfasts.

•  Local transfers from arrival to departure.

Not included in the price

• International flight to Almaty and domestic flight to Ust-Kamenogorsk (UKK). Return flight from London by Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana costs around £580 including one piece of luggage (ski bag) of up to 23kg.

• Dining out in Almaty.

• Lunchboxes or snacks during skiing days.

• Beverages and additional expenses incurred at the hotels and guesthouses.

• Personal insurance.

• Equipment hire.

• Any items or services not explicitly mentioned as "included in the price."

Please check the "ESSENTIAL INFORMATION" tab for more details about the 3-day Yurt Based Extension to the trip. The price per person is £600.00 and will run with a minium of 3 passengers. 

• 2025 departures:  We retain the right to reassess the final price in the event of any changes in supplier costs.

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This is an essential gear list for our Day Ski Touring trips.

You'll stay most nights in a comfortable chalet or hotel on a half-board or B&B basis. You’ll only need to carry a daypack with avalanche safety gear and a few personal items.

Fat skis are required for all participants. Minimum waist width is 105mm, but we highly recommend 115mm+. A limited selection is available to rent locally—note these usually have heavier frame (non-pin) bindings.

If you're joining before March, bring skins designed for cold temperatures—Black Diamond (USA) are a good choice. Avoid vacuum skins.

An avalanche transceiver (with fresh batteries), shovel, and probe are mandatory. Airbags are optional—our guides typically leave them behind unless joining the yurt-based extension.

Pack a UHF/VHF radio if you have one. Bring two pairs of goggles (low light and sunny). Helmets are mandatory due to tree skiing.

We’ll send you a complete packing list well before your trip.

• Ski Touring - Ski Equipment

  For all touring trips it is essential you ski with an all-mountain/freeride type skis, ski touring boots and ski touring bindings. If you have your own skis but they do not have ski touring bindings then you will need to rent skis. The same applies if you have downhill ski boots, you will need to rent ski touring boots.
  
  Skis
  

  This winter our lead guides are using Elan skis. Praised by magazine testers and professional skiers alike for its unique blend of lightweight performance, the Ripstick 96 is proven to be the ultimate freeride ski in all snow conditions. The Ripstick 106 is the ultimate freeride ski for any terrain. From boundary line to the base lodge, peak to the parking lot, and trailhead to tailgate this ski excels in all conditions. The new Ripstick Tour 94 is designed on a wider platform, enabling the skier to float better, ski faster, and turn easier in backcountry conditions.

  It is built to blend high performance at a low weight, for the perfect mix of freeride downhill performance and efficient ascending capability. With Ripstick Tour 94, the confidence to conquer long ascents and charge challenging descents is the name of the game.

  There are many ‘all-mountain/freeride’ skis to choose from and we also recommend skis from Salomon, Dynastar, Movement, Black Crows, Trab Skis, Scott and Volkl.  Look for a ski that is the right size for your height, typically the tip of the ski should be somewhere around your nose height.  As for the width of the ski or “side cut” a mid-fat ski – 90-110mm under the foot is a good place to start; this offers plenty of flotation off-piste while remaining suitable for day tours and they should also handle reasonably well on piste and mixed terrain.

  Elan Skis: www.elanskis.com

  Dynastar Skis:  www.dynastar.com

  Movement Skis: www.movementskis.com                                       

  Black Crows Skis: www.blackcrows-skis.com/

  Trab Skis: www.skitrab.com/en-us/

  Scott Skis: http://www.scott-sports.com

  Volkl Skis: http://www.voelkl.com

   

  There are plenty of other great skis to choose from so if you’re planning on buying skis for ski touring or general skiing and have any questions do not hesitate to call us, or Lockwoods, to discuss the options available.

  If you are planning on buying skis for ski touring and general skiing and have any questions do not hesitate to call us to discuss the options available to you.
  
  Boots

  It is essential that you have ski touring boots for these trips as walking uphill is much more comfortable in these types of boots with a walk mode and great flex; a dedicated touring boot or a hybrid hike & ride boot is best. 

  Our guides are using ROXA boots. They recommend R3 ski boots, the lightest high-performance alpine ski boot in its class. The 110 TI is geared for big mountain chargers who may use “Tech” and/or Alpine bindings and often hike or skin to find their lines. The RX Tours is targeted toward skiers who prefer to blaze their own trail and leave the lift lines behind.

  Scarpa has led the way in touring boots for many years but they have been joined by other manufacturers like Dynafit, Salomon, Scott, Black Diamond, Dalbello and K2; all producing their own versions of ski touring boot.

  ROXAR3 and RX Tour ski boots provide a range of models suitable for all sorts of terrain and snow conditions. It is a family-owned company located in Italy, focused on advanced materials, and ultralight compounds and one of the first companies to use
  

  • Scarpa’s Freedom boots are their Hybrid offerings, with great ski performance, a walk mode and Vibram sole. Their Maestrale (men’s) and Gea (women’s) boots are also highly recommended.
  • The Scott Celeste and Cosmo boots have stood the test of time and are good all-around choices.
  • Salomon’s Quest Max series offer boots with a walk mode in various flex’s with good downhill performance.
  • Dynafit offer the Mercury or Vulcan boots plus a range of lightweight options like the TLT6.
  
  The best of the rest are:
  Fischer - Transalp
  Black Diamond – Quadrant and Factor
  K2 – Pinnacle boot
  Dalbello – Lupo or Sherpa
  Langue – XT series offer a ski boot with a walk mode in various flex options
  
  Boot Liners
  These days many manufacturers offer ‘thermo-fit¹ liners as standard equipment. You may also want to consider a custom liner as these are heated and molded to your foot and boot for a perfect fit. They can make all the difference especially if you have trouble finding really comfortable ‘off-the-shelf’ boots. Zipfit liners are a great option for anyone seeking total customisation in fit and comfort. They will replace the original liner.
  
  Custom Footbeds
  Essential kit – to provide additional comfort and ski control. If you want to get footbeds made or a pair of new boots fitted then we suggest you visit somewhere like Profeet for a professional fitting. Don’t forget if you have footbeds in your downhill boots but need to rent touring boots then you can bring the footbeds with you and put them in the hire boots.
  
  Bindings
  For all ski touring trips ski touring bindings are essential. Fritschi and Marker both make excellent ski-touring bindings and you have a few different options to choose from. Many more people are seeing the advantage of the “pin” binding system now offered by a number of manufacturers as these are light and offer ever-improving security despite their minimalist looks!

  It’s essential you have ski touring bindings on your skis. Although Pin bindings have been around since the Dynafit Low Tech bindings over 30 years ago since their patent expired the technology has advanced substantially. Salomon, with their Shift Binding, are at the forefront; they’re ‘multi norm compatible’ so fit a selection of boots and are lighter than most freeride bindings. Our lead guides are using the Shift binding this winter, so if you’d like to know more about them give Lockwoods a ring.
  
  Ski Poles
  We recommend telescopic poles. They must have wide powder baskets (4-5 inches/100-120mm diameter) otherwise you’ll be up to your armpits on the ascents. Go for an alloy rather than carbon poles which are lighter but have a nasty habit of snapping near the basket due to ski edge nicks.
  
  Rucksack
  For most ski tours especially multi-day hut-to-hut tours you will need a 35 - 40 litre rucksack. You might get away with a big 30 liter pack if you are an experienced ski tourer and know what to pack. Most people will find a 35-40 liter pack is a good size for touring.
  
  Key features of a good ski touring pack:

  • a method of attaching your skis in either an A-frame (one either side) or both together on a diagonal ski carriage
  • easy access into the main compartment without having to empty the sack to get something at the bottom
  • separate pocket for avalanche shovel, handle and probe
  • small top pocket for items like wallet, sunglassed/goggles etc; an ice axe loop
  • built-in rain cover and a secure method of attaching/stowing a ski helmet 
  • good hip/waist belt and adjustable shoulder straps

  Ortovox Haute Route 40 rucksack will be a good choice for ski touring trips. 

  Avalanche airbag rucksacks can be used for touring but they are heavy, adding somewhere between 5-8kg just for an empty pack plus canister. So unless you are sure you can carry it and fit all you need in, we do not recommend you use one. 

  Over a long multiday tour, every gram of weight is important as you have to carry and move it yourself. Carrying a heavy pack will hinder and tire all but the most experienced and fit ski tourer.

   

• Ski Touring - Clothing

  When choosing clothing for ski touring you want to think light, warm and versatile. During the trip weather conditions will change and you’re likely to go from warm afternoons where you’ll be carrying most of your gear in your rucksack, to icy-cold mornings when you’re wearing everything to keep warm! Getting hold of the best and lightest kit available is always worth it and most of the major brands will be able to supply a suitable kit.

  This season, we’ve partnered with Ortovox to provide us with the very best safety kit and clothing. Our guides will all be decked out in the latest Ortovox jackets and trousers and will keep warm, dry and comfortable thanks to their technical wool base- and mid-layers. Our guides couldn’t recommend their kit more highly.

   

  • Roll neck rather than a scarf. We use and recommend the ‘Buff¹ ¬ a light, stretchable tube. Excellent despite the name! They do both a fleece/cotton version for warmth or just a cotton one (to keep the sun off).
  • Headwear to include warm hat and sun-cap or wide-brim hat for extra protection from the sun. Mountain Tracks fully supports the wearing of helmets for skiing, although not mandatory for any of our trips we do recommend them.
  • An outer shell jacket made of waterproof and breathable material like Gore-Tex or similar with a built-in hood. The lighter the better and so a shell is recommended rather than an insulated jacket.
  • 1-2 thin fleeces - rather than a thick layer between your skin and the outer shell - an approach which gives better heat retention and good flexibility. These tops are known as ‘mid layers’. The principle of ‘layering’ e.g. allowing you to easily add/remove layers depending on the temperature and the activity is recommended to ensure comfort on the mountain.
  • Insulation layer like a down or Primaloft jacket is a good item to have ready to wear in the event of cold weather, it can live in your rucksack as a spare layer and can come in very handy for sudden changes in the weather.
  • For the lower half it’s essential that you have a pair of thermal base layer pants (long johns).
  • These can then be combined with either:
  • (a) a good pair of ‘technical shell’ pants in a waterproof and breathable fabric like Gore-Tex (b) a pair of mountain or alpine pants in a softshell material together with a pair of lightweight, breathable over trousers with long side zips.
  • Top and bottom underwear made of a synthetic, wicking material. Very popular at the moment are the wool based layers from companies such as Ortovox. They are comfy, breathable and warm when needed and can be worn for days without your friends catching a whiff!
  • Good quality Gore-Tex gloves or mitts and a thin pair of softshell or fleece gloves for when it is hot and for ski touring in. Silk inner gloves can be useful if the weather is cold and you suffer from cold hands.
  • Technical Socks - Investing in good quality ski socks will improve fit, warmth and feel when skiing for long periods. Bring along a few pairs.
• Ski Touring - Safety Equipment

  The “Safety Trilogy” - required on all our ski tours and off-piste courses.

  • Avalanche Transceiver/Beacon
  • Snow shovel
  • Avalanche probe

  We recommend Simple and intuitive ORTOVOX AVALANCHE RESCUE KIT 3+ 

   

  Remember it is not enough just to carry this equipment; you have to know how to use it. 

  How about joining one of our specialist avalanche courses – check out www.mountaintracks.co.uk/activity/avalanche-training

• Ski Touring - Accessories
  • Good pair of ski goggles with a lens for low light is essential in the event of snow and poor visibility
  • Good quality sunglasses with 100% UV protection
  • 35 – 40 liter rucksack
  • 1 – 1.5 Liter water bottle – we don’t recommend hydration systems (e.g. camelbak) in winter as they can freeze.
  • Food – bring some of your favorite hill nibbles (chocolate, energy bars)*
  • Suncream and lip salve
  • Camera with a large capacity memory card!
  • Money – most hotels, shops and restaurants accept credit cards, but not all the alpine huts do. You should allow about 30-40 Swiss Francs or 20-30 Euros per day for lunch and drinks (amount approximate and depends on consumption)

  Please note that your guide will have a few “spares” and other safety items that he or she will ask the group to carry between them; so leave a small space in your sack for an item e.g. spare skin, spare ski pole, emergency shelter.
  
  For a hut night:
  

  • Lightweight sleeping bag liner – now compulsory in most huts.
  • Wash kit with small personal first aid items – should include:
  • Toothbrush and paste - a mini one is ideal
  • Soap
  • Anti-bacterial hand cleaner
  • Wet wipes – essential to try to maintain hygiene
  • Tissues and toilet roll
  • Plasters – of various sizes and possibly some adhesive wound dressings.
  • Pain Killers – aspirin or Paracetamol/Nurofen
  • Antiseptic cream or wipes
  • Blister kit – compeed and elastic tape to hold it in place (essential)!
  • (Note: Guides will have comprehensive first aid kits and are qualified in mountain first aid)
  • Small light quick dry towel e.g. a Lifeventure Soft fiber towel
  • Most huts have limited washing facilities
  • Earplugs – it can get quite noisy!
  • Headtorch - lightweight and carry spare batteries.
  • Book, pack of cards and or Ipod/MP3 player – It’s nice to have something to read or listen to when you are in the huts or to challenge your fellow travelers to a game of card. These items are not essential but if you have space you might appreciate them.

  What to wear in the hut
  We are often asked by people what they should wear in the hut. It's a good question as you don't want to carry many or any extra clothes with you if they are not required. In the winter you will probably end up wearing your base layer thermals (top & bottom) or you can carry a lightweight pair of loose trousers to wear around the hut in the afternoons/evenings. Your base layer top is what you will probably wear on your top half or you can carry a t-shirt to wear in the hut that can double to sleep in. 

  Food and Water
  We suggest you bring with you or buy in resort snack food that you can take out on the hill with you each day. Things like cereal bars, dried fruit and nuts, chocolate, sugary sweets or your favorite hill snacks. When you’re staying overnight in huts its best to take supplies for the days you are away. Huts do sell food but it’s expensive and sometimes stocks run low.
  If you have any food allergies or dietary requirements especially if you are a Coeliac (Gluten free) or have a dairy allergy we strongly recommend you bring some food with you that you can supplement your dinners with. The huts are fairly good at providing for vegetarians but less so for other dietary needs.
  You have to buy bottled water in the huts as usually any running water is non-potable. Bottled water is expensive in French and Swiss huts; you can be paying upto 12-16CHF per 1.5L bottle of water. So please ensure you budget for this cost.

• Yurt-based ski touring add-on
  If you think that six days of shredding knee-deep powder in Kazakhstan isn't enough to justify a flight, then consider extending your trip and adding 3 more days of ski touring. You can stay in an off-the-grid yurt, located in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains at an elevation of 1,750 meters. It's just a three-hour drive from the city of Almaty.
  
  The yurt offers exclusive access to a variety of ski-touring terrain with vertical drops ranging from 700 to 900 meters. As you explore, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of majestic peaks reaching 5,000 meters in the distance.
  
  Inside the yurt, you'll find a cosy wood-burning stove for warmth, bunk beds for comfortable sleeping arrangements, and delicious half-board cooked meals. Additionally, there's a power generator and even a steam sauna to relax after a day of adventure. Plus, there's no 4G signal, providing a pleasant opportunity to disconnect and enjoy an internet detox.
  
  The price is £600.00pp and will run with a minimum of 3 passengers (prices will change for 1 or 2 passengers requesting for extension).
  

   

   

• Insurance

  It is a condition of booking that you are insured for your chosen activity and the cover must include medical expenses, personal accident, personal liability, third party risks and rescue (including helicopter rescue). You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.

  For UK residents Ski Club Travel Insurance may be a suitable option.

  For more details and to purchase a policy online visit http://www.skiclubinsurance.co.uk/
  If you need assistance arranging your personal insurance please let us know.
   

• Flights

  There are a few ways to get to Almaty. Please do your own research to find the most suitable for you. Here are some common routes from London/Manchester:

  • Turkish Airlines  - layover in Istanbul
  • Qatar Airlines – layover in Doha
  • Lufthansa – layover in Frankfurt
  • Pegasus – layover in Istanbul (only available from London Stansted)

  After landing in Almaty, you'll need to catch a 1-hour domestic flight. Once you exit into the arrivals hall, turn left and walk straight ahead—you’ll pass a footbridge that connects the international and domestic terminals. If you have time before your connecting flight, it's best to wait before going through domestic check-in, as there are limited facilities and amenities available once inside.

  We recommend you book the below internal flights to ensure you are ready for the group transfer from Oskemen Airport (UKK) to Ridder, with your guide Andrey around 2pm on Saturday (arrival day). Upon return to Almaty on the last day, the group transfer from Ridder to UKK will be timed for the 13:55 flight to Almaty.

  Air Astana is the recommended airline:

  • Saturday on Arriival: Almaty to Oskemen Airport: 11:30 - 12:55.
  • Saturday before departure: Oskemen Airport to Almaty: 13:55 - 15:30

   

  Your departure flight home can be made anytime on Sunday (departure day). Transfers will be organised after receiving the client's flight details.

   

  Flight costs are not included in the price.

  If you have any questions about flight details, please contact us for further information or guidance. 

   

• ETIAS & EES

  ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) 

  1. What is ETIAS?

     • Starting in the first half of 2025, travellers from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be required to have an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter most European countries within the Schengen Area.
     • ETIAS enhances security by checking the details of travellers before they arrive.
     • It is similar to systems like the ESTA (USA) and eTA (Canada).

  2. Who Needs ETIAS?

     • Travellers with British passports or passports from other visa-exempt countries must complete the ETIAS process.
     • Holders of EU or Schengen Area passports or valid EU/Schengen Area visas are exempt.

  3. Application Details:

     • ETIAS costs a 7EUR processing fee, waived for those under 18 or over 70.
     • Validity: Three years from application, tied to your passport’s validity.
     • New passport = new ETIAS.

  4. Application Form Questions:

     • Basic personal details (e.g., passport info, name, address, citizenship, gender).
     • Additional questions during the process (e.g., criminal history, past travel, health).

  5. Application Fee:

     • 7EUR euros.
     • Electronic payment via debit/credit card.

  6. Approval:

     • Most applicants receive approval within minutes.
     • Valid ETIAS visa waiver for three consecutive years.

  Remember to apply for ETIAS approval to explore your favourite European destinations! More details will be confirmed by ETIAS authorities. You can find additional information at the following links:

  • ETIAS Official Website 

   

   

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  EES (Entry/Exit System)

  The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an automated IT system developed by the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems. Its primary purpose is to register travellers from third countries each time they cross an EU external border. Here are the key points:

  1. What is EES?

     • The EES is an automated IT system designed for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay.
     • It records and stores the date, time, and place of entry and exit when these travellers cross the external borders of European countries using the EES.
     • The system calculates the duration of the authorized stay and generates alerts to EU Member States when the authorized stay expires.

  2. Who Is Affected?

     • The EES applies to non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay (up to 90 days within any 180 days) to European countries using the EES.
     • Exemptions apply; for example, holders of EU or Schengen Area passports or valid visas are exempt from EES registration.

  3. Advantages of EES:

     • Saves time by replacing manual passport stamping.
     • Automates border control procedures for more efficient travel.
     • It helps identify travellers who overstay or use fake identities or passports.
     • Contributes to preventing, detecting, and investigating serious criminal offences.

  • EES Official Website

   Remember, additional information about the EES system will be confirmed by authorities, including application acceptance details. For further resources, check out the ETIAS and the official EES website. 
  
    
• Safety & Visas
  Kazakhstan is considered safe for travel by government authorities such as the British Foreign Office, the USA department of state, and the Government of Canada. It is an independent and rather wealthy country thanks to its own reserves of oil & gas. It does not depend on tourism like, for example, Nepal. Because of that — and because of the Soviet legacy — you might see fewer smiles than you might be used to. Yet don’t take this personally — you are still very welcome and those smiles that you do see are the most sincere! Kazakhstan is open for tourists and is visa-free for most nationals.

• Group Logistics & Operational Flexibility

  Please note: If the group consists of only four participants, we reserve the right to use skidoos instead of a snowcat, subject to availability and road conditions.

  To help keep costs manageable for all guests, Mountain Tracks may occasionally integrate a guide’s individual clients into group trips. This ensures the trip remains viable while maintaining the quality of the experience.

• Accommodation Information

  We will be based at a small recently built luxury hotel with a short walking distance to snowcats and a 20-30 minutes drive to ski touring spots (can be up to 50 mins drive on some days depending on snow conditions). There is a tiny ski resort just 500m away with a button lift and gentle well-groomed pistes suitable for warm-up or fun night skiing.

  The rooms are twin or double, ensuite. We include half-board meals and happily cater for vegetarians and any other food preferences, intolerances or allergies if notified in advance.

• Weather

  It may be cold, especially in the beginning of the season in December — down to −20-30 °C.

  Fear not though — thanks to dry air, frost is tolerated better than you are used to. Just check the forecast and pack an extra down layer, if necessary. Consider bringing disposable warmers and neoprene overboots. Of course, regardless of how cold it is outside, our rooms are always very warm inside!

• Trip level & Stamina requirements

  To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, all participants must meet the specified skill and stamina levels required for each trip, as outlined on the trip’s page at the time of booking.

  Please keep the following in mind:

  1. Trip Requirements: Before booking your trip, please review and confirm that you meet the necessary skill and stamina levels. These requirements are in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants.

  2. Guides' Discretion: Our guides and instructors are dedicated to maintaining the highest safety standards. They have the authority to exclude any participant who does not meet the required skill or stamina levels or whose participation could compromise the group's safety. This decision will be made with the utmost consideration.

  3. Responsibility for Costs: Should you be unable to continue with the trip due to inadequate skill or stamina, any additional expenses incurred will be your responsibility.

  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Our goal is to provide a memorable and safe adventure for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns about the requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  For further information please refer to the Terms & Conditions. 

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