Winter sport in the mountains of Western Tien-Shan becomes more and more popular among mountain skiers. Uzbekistan has the advantage over the other regions of Heli-ski on the territory of the former USSR (Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Caucasus, Altay, and Camchatka) because of thick blanket of soft and downy snow, sunny, warm and fine stable weather.
The main skiing area is located in the mountains of Western Tien-Shan (90 km far from Tashkent).
Convenient mountain huts (of hotel type) with shower and toilet in each room, sauna, billiard room, fireplace hall, bar, and satellite TV are situated here.

Skiers make descends from summits of Ugam, Pskem and Chatkal mountain ranges (on the altitude 3000-4000 m.). The amplitude of descends 1,3 – 2 km; the length of the descending 5-10 km. Usually skiers make 4-6 descends per day. The flight time from the hotel to the landing place 5-30 min. Tourists are accompanied with 2 guides. Each tourist must have his own special equipment (ski, beacons, first-aid medical set). Helicopter grounds are located near the hotel.
The best time for skiing – late January – March.

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