AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan is a paradise for those with a love of the mountains and mountain people. The Hindu Kush bisects the country and is one of the least explored ranges in the world. The opportunities for adventurous ski touring, trekking and climbing are almost unlimited. The mountains are also home to a number of peaceful minority groups. The Hazara of Bamian, the Wakhi of the Wakhan and the Kyrgyz of the Afghan Pamir are all extremely hospitable and live in a world far removed from the troubles affecting the rest of the country. Untamed Borders was the first company to take ski tourers to Afghanistan. We now offer a full range of outdoor mountain activities in Afghanistan from first ascents of peaks in the Hindu Kush to ski touring on vast frozen lakes. The combination of skiing, climbing or trekking little known or brand new routes and an immersion into the timeless Afghan mountain culture is a heady mix.
SKI AFGHANISTAN - BAMIAN 14TH - 23RD FEBRUARY 2015 Untamed Borders was the first company to run ski trips to Afghanistan. After four successful seasons we will be back in 2015 and concentrating on skiing in the Bamian region of Central Afghanistan. Bamian now has a small ski rental shop set up by a local entrepreneur and has local ski guides familiar with the mountains. This trip will be led by an internationally certified mountain guide assisted by the local Afghan ski guides. Guests do not need any prior experience of ski touring and we know slopes suitable for all standards of skier. It is a chance to experience the incredible natural beauty of Afghanistan combined with skiing in one of the least visited regions in the world. We fly into Kabul and then we head to the beautiful and peaceful Bamian valley to ski in the Koh e Baba mountain range.
We will also have time to visit the remains of the world’s largest standing Buddha statues that overlook the town and the ancient cities of Shah e Zohak and Shah e Golghola.
Afghanistan is a country slowly recovering from years of violence and neglect but it has always been a magnet for the intrepid. The rugged landscape, the ancient history crossed with tough yet incredibly hospitable people is an intoxicating mix. The chance to truly blaze a tourist trail is a rare opportunity.
Highlights: • Skiing with professional guides in Bamian • Experiencing the Bamian Apres Tea scene • Visiting the remains of the Giant Buddhas of Bamian Cost: £1650
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