News about skiing
Tokayev awards Order of Dostyk to head of International Ski and Snowboard Federation
Tengrinews.kz – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Johan Eliasch, President of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
15 January 17:09
Ski resorts in Kazakhstan: slopes, prices and schedules
Tengrinews.kz – Winter is in full swing, which means it’s time to dust off your ski goggles or plan your very first run. Kazakhstan offers a
08 January 19:43
Eight skiers caught in an avalanche rescued in the Alps
Tengrinews.kz – Eight skiers were caught in an avalanche in the Austrian Alps, on the Stubai Glacier. More than 250 rescuers worked at the scene,
28 November 2025 11:54
Why ski passes can be blocked at Shymbulak
Tengrinews.kz - Shymbulak Mountain Resort has shared details on why ski passes can be blocked for violating safety rules.
06 January 2025 11:35
Almaty residents are advised to avoid trips to Medeu and Shymbulak
Tengrinews.kz - Residents and visitors of Almaty have been advised to temporarily refrain from traveling to Shymbulak and Medeu.
20 December 2024 20:59
When will Shymbulak's season open: Date and details revealed
Tengrinews.kz - The opening date for the Shymbulak mountain resort season has been announced. According to representatives, this will initially
19 November 2024 15:59
Central Asia looks to boost fledgling ski industry
The season may be drawing to a close at Central Asian Kazakhstan's Chimbulak winter sports resort, but skiiers and snowboarders are still carving their way down.
04 April 2016 14:41
First Kazakh expedition to North Pole
Kazakhstan is sending its first expedition to the North Pole.
24 March 2015 02:47
Kazakhstan's Poltoranin wins 2nd place at World Cup in Finland
Kazakhstani skier Alexey Poltoranin continues the season by successfully claiming the second place at the World Cup 15 km classic in Lahti, Finland.
10 March 2015 14:11
Three medals in Mogul: Kazakhstan at Universiade
The Winter Universiade continued in Granda, Spain from February 4 to 14. Kazakhstani skiers won three medals in mogul.
19 February 2015 01:19
Kazakh skiing resort Shymbulak full to brink
Shymbulak mountain skiing resort located not far from Almaty has began experiencing difficulties because of a big influx of visitors.
03 February 2015 19:38
Kazakhstan gets 2 gold and 1 silver at Winter Universiade
On the second day of the 2015 Universiade, Kazakhstan’s team has lost its leadership position in the total medal count.
28 January 2015 20:19
Galysheva finishes fifth in moguls at FIS Freestyle Ski World Championship in Austria
Kazakhstan’s athlete Yuliya Galysheva has come fifth at the Women’s Moguls Final of the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championship.
24 January 2015 13:21
Galysheva takes bronze at Freestyle Ski World Championship in Austria
Kazakhstani Yuliya Galysheva has taken the 3rd place in the FIS Freestyle Ski World Championships Men's and Women's Dual Moguls on January 19, 2015 in Kreischberg, Austria.
22 January 2015 15:33
Shymbulak should revise its pricing policy: foreign experts
Foreign experts believe Kazakhstan’s Shymbulak mountain skiing resort located in Almaty oblast should revise its pricing policy.
15 January 2015 23:31
Kazakhstan's Poltoranin finishes 2nd at Italian Tour de Ski
Kazakhstani skier Alexey Poltoranin has arrived second at the Tour de Ski 15-kilometer classic race.
13 January 2015 13:10
$758 million for construction of Universiade 2017 venues
Almaty’s Board of Construction has announced the budget for the construction of the Universiade venues.
13 January 2015 13:06
Layout of Olympic venues presented in Almaty
The Akimat of Almaty (municipal authorities) has unveiled the draft layout of the Olympic venues.
12 January 2015 11:31
Kazakhstan's Poltoranin wins Tour de Ski stage in Italy
Kazakhstani skier Alexey Poltoranin has won the fourth stage of the Tour de Ski.
08 January 2015 18:31
Kazakh mogul skier wins gold at World Cup stage in Finland
Kazakh athlete Yuliya Galysheva has won a gold medal in dual moguls at Freestyle Skiing World Cup held on December 13 in Ruka, Finland.
16 December 2014 13:08