Shymbulak

Almaty, Kazakhstan · 17.8 km of runs, 7 lifts, top 3205 m

Above Almaty, high in the Trans-Ili Alatau, Shymbulak is reached by a long gondola from the Medeu skating rink just outside the city. Wide, mostly intermediate runs, big Tian Shan views and night skiing make it Central Asia’s most famous ski resort.