This season Kazakhstan enjoys surprisingly warm weather, perfect for engaging in winter sport activities, such as visiting a snow ski resort “Altaic Alps” in the eastern Kazakhstan. “Altaic Alps” is situated 24 kilometers away from the regional capital of Oskemen, on the slopes of the Ulbinka Mountain, 660 meters above the sea level. It attracts winter sports enthusiasts from around the country and the neighboring Russia. Here travellers can dive into a unique world such as mixed forests of fir and pine, larch and aspen, springs with healing water, and enjoy excellent ski slopes during the six months of the year, from November to April. Beautiful nature, diversity of the services provided, as well as proximity to the city and good transportation logistics made “Altaic Alps” a nice place for a country holiday, while wide slopes have made the ski resort one of the best in Kazakhstan. Skiers of absolutely any level and skills can find suitable routes on the slopes for skiing children to professional tracks, enjoy their time in Alpine coffee bar, visit a famous Banya (Russian bathhouse) or stay in comfortable rooms and cottages at the location. In 2014-2015, the resort offers 10 slopes of varying difficulty for skiing, including a gentle training slope to learn skiing and snowboarding, as well as plenty of places for free riding. By the next ski season, a few new ski slopes will be constructed, including the longest 3,400-metre one.