Drytooling Camp in
Tuyuk-Su
February 9-16 2025
About the Camp
The program is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their drytooling and mixed climbing skills, as well as explore Central Asia. We will teach you the basics and provide a fun and safe learning experience. If you already have some experience with drytooling, we can help you improve your skills and take your game to the next level!
The program consists of two main parts: a three-day training session at the crags and a waterfall near Tuyuk-Su, and a festival at Butakovskiy Waterfall on the weekend of February 15-16.
Please visit the Almatymixt festival page for all the details.
In total, you will climb for 5 days in 3 different locations with pure ice, mixed, and DT routes.
We will stay at Tuyuk-Su Alpine Camp in cozy huts with full board meals.
The program consists of two main parts: a three-day training session at the crags and a waterfall near Tuyuk-Su, and a festival at Butakovskiy Waterfall on the weekend of February 15-16.
Please visit the Almatymixt festival page for all the details.
In total, you will climb for 5 days in 3 different locations with pure ice, mixed, and DT routes.
We will stay at Tuyuk-Su Alpine Camp in cozy huts with full board meals.
Dates
February 9-16 2025
Duration
8 Days
Location
Tuyuk-Su. Almaty. Kazakhstan
Cost
970 $ per person
- DatesFebruary 9-16 2025
- Duration8 Days
- LocationTuyuk-Su. Almaty. Kazakhstan
- Cost970 $ per person
Day by day schedule
1 day
Arrival
Arrival in Almaty: We will pick you up from the city and take you to the Tuyuk-Su Alpine Camp.
In the evening we'll check your equipment and form groups based on your experience.
In the evening we'll check your equipment and form groups based on your experience.
2 day
Training day
We'll start our program with drytooling at a crag, about 20 minutes from the camp. We'll show you the basics and you can try your first routes. If you have some experience, it will be a good warm-up for you.
3 day
Training day
This day, we will continue training on the same crag. You will attempt more challenging routes.
4 day
Training day
We'll visit a nearby waterfall and switch to ice and mixed climbing. We'll cover the basics of ice climbing for beginners and provide useful tips for experienced climbers.
5 day
Rest day
We will take the cable car to the Talgar Pass, where we can enjoy a beautiful view of Almaty and have lunch.
If you'd like, we can also climb a small nearby hiking peak.
If you'd like, we can also climb a small nearby hiking peak.
6 day
Free day
You can go skiing at Shymbulak, which is half an hour away from Tuyuk-Su. You can also explore the city or go for a walk around the campsite. We can arrange a city tour for you.
7 day
1-st day of "Almatymixt" festival
In the morning, we will take you to the competition venue. On the first day, there will be a qualification round. Please check the festival page for all the details. In the evening, we will bring you back to our camp.
8 day
2-d day of "Almatymixt" festival
In the morning, we will take you to the competition venue. The second day will feature the finals. For all the details, please check the festival page. In the evening, we will return you to Almaty.
Terms of participation
The cost of the program is $970 per person. In order to participate, a prepayment of $300 is required. The remaining payment will be due on the first day of camp. If for any reason you decide not to attend, your prepayment will not be refunded.
Services included in the package:
- English-speaking instructors.
- All transfers. From Almaty to the camp and back, As well as transfers to the festival venue.
- Accommodation in Tuyuk-Su Alpine Camp in 4-6-bed rooms.
- Meals: full board.
- All activities during the rest day.
- AlmatyMixt climbing festival fee.
- National park fee.
Services not included in the package:
- Accommodation in Almaty before or after the program.
- All your activities during free day.
- Personal equipment from the list below.
- Insurance policy. Which is a mandatory requirement to participate.
Required equipment and clothing
Personal gear
- Ice tools (Different tools for DT and ice or different picks. It's up to you)
- Crampons or Fruitboots
- Replacement Frontpoints for Crampons or Fruitboots
- Harness
- Dynamic single rope - 60 m. You can bring one rope for a pair
- Quickdraws - 10-15 for a pair
- Lanyard
- 3 carabiners
- Belay device
- Helmet
- Backpack
- Headlamp
- Trekking poles
- Thermos 0.7-1 l
- Sunglasses
Clothing
- Boots compatible with automatic ice crampons (any boots if you climb in fruitboots)
- Clothing appropriate to the season
- Membrane jacket and pants
- Warm jacket for belay
- Gloves for climbing, gloves for belay
- Personal first aid kit
- Personal hygiene products