
This starts above the top cable car station of the Ak-Bulak resort and goes into territory that nobody visits. The alpine grass slopes look harmless, but with any moisture — dew, fog, rain — a 45-degree grass hillside becomes an ice rink. The Issykbash gorge at the end has no skiers, no shepherds, no hikers. The silence is so thick it rings in your ears. This route is for people who want to be genuinely alone in the mountains, on a bike, dealing with terrain that punishes overconfidence.
Helmet, balaclava, body armor with arm protection, knee pads (worn over your pants), jersey, and gloves.
Water, windbreaker jacket (depending on weather), thick pants, and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
"Issykbash Massif is the final frontier. 2-day expedition into truly wild mountains. You need experience, fitness, and a love of suffering."
Жандос К."The hardest thing I've ever done on two wheels. And the most rewarding. Issykbash is where only the committed go. Earned every meter."
Henrik N.