Almaty, Kazakhstan

Shymbulak Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Mid November

Season dates, 20 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

Budget Friendly

10,663ft

Peak Elevation

3,117ft

Vertical Drop

Trails

120"

Annual Snow

Overview

Shymbulak is a ski resort in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with an elevation range from 7,546ft (2300m) to 10,663ft (3250m). The vertical drop is 3,117ft (950m) across 20 trails served by 6 lifts and 350 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Almaty International (ALA), about 40 minutes away by car. Shymbulak receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Mid November to Late April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Mid NovemberCloses: Late April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

35cm(14in)Moderate

Average snowfall in February, Shymbulak's snowiest peak-season month.

120"

Annual Snowfall

(305cm)

-3°C

February Avg High

-11°C

February Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

120"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

350

Skiable Acres

3,117ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

20%

Beginner: 4 trails

40%

Intermediate: 8 trails

30%

Advanced: 6 trails

Expert: 2 trails

20%Beginner (4)

40%Intermediate (8)

30%Advanced (6)

10%Expert (2)

Shymbulak has 20 trails: 20% green, 40% blue, 30% black, and 10% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

3,117ft

Vertical Drop

950m

(3,117ft)

Elevation Profile

10,663ft

Peak

7,546ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$25

avg/day

$28

Jan

$29

Feb

$25

Mar

$22

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$22

Nov

$25

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($22)

Best Month to Visit Shymbulak

Top Pick

January

Low crowdsGreat valuePeak conditions

score

30cm

Low

$28/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Shymbulak, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 30cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

25cm

snowfall

-3°/-11°

high/low °C

crowds

$25

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Shymbulak.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$25

per day

Season Pass

$300

full season

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Shymbulak is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.

Getting to Shymbulak

Nearest Airport

Almaty International (ALA)

Approx. 40 min drive

Location

Almaty, Kazakhstan

43.1534°N, 77.0781°E

Shymbulak is within an hour's drive of Almaty International.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Shymbulak open for the season?

Shymbulak typically opens in Mid November and closes in Late April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Shymbulak?

A day lift pass at Shymbulak starts at $25 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Shymbulak good for beginners?

Shymbulak has 20% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Shymbulak get per year?

Shymbulak receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Shymbulak?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Shymbulak in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 30cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

Total Trails

Lifts

350

Skiable Acres

3,117ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

20%

Beginner: 4 trails

40%

Intermediate: 8 trails

30%

Advanced: 6 trails

Expert: 2 trails

20%Beginner (4)

40%Intermediate (8)

30%Advanced (6)

10%Expert (2)

Shymbulak has 20 trails: 20% green, 40% blue, 30% black, and 10% double-black.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Shymbulak open for the season?

Shymbulak typically opens in Mid November and closes in Late April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Shymbulak?

A day lift pass at Shymbulak starts at $25 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Shymbulak good for beginners?

Shymbulak has 20% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Shymbulak get per year?

Shymbulak receives an average of 120 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 50% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Shymbulak?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Shymbulak in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 30cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.