RECKLESS COLLECTIVE
RECKLESS COLLECTIVE
RECKLESS COLLECTIVE
DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 3
SKI WEEK IN SHYMBULAK 🏔️⚡️
Six days of skiing, coaching and constant progression. Learn from world-class athlete, on the Shymbulaks slopes, with steep couloirs, open bowls, tree runs, and known for being world's highest night skiing slope, with 10,498 ft drops. Bring in the New Year in Almaty's streets with steaming ramen, hot pot, specialty coffee and winter markets.
Amelchenko Ruslan
Almaty's most accomplished extreme sports instructor. With 20+ years coaching skiing and snowboarding. He's spent his career riding and teaching on the same mountains and lakes you're about to enter. You'll spend six days learning from someone who calls Shymbulak's slopes his home.
DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 3
SKI WEEK IN SHYMBULAK 🏔️⚡️
Six days of skiing, coaching and constant progression. Learn from world-class athlete, on the Shymbulaks slopes, with steep couloirs, open bowls, tree runs, and known for being world's highest night skiing slope, with 10,498 ft drops. Bring in the New Year in Almaty's streets with steaming ramen, hot pot, specialty coffee and winter markets.
Amelchenko Ruslan
India's most accomplished trail and ultra runner. He was the first Indian to finish the 246km Spartathlon. First to speed-summit Mt. Friendship Peak at 5,289 m and Mt. Deo Tibba at 6,001 m solo. Ten peaks above 6,000m in 26 days and Competed at Five Trail World Championships. He lives in the mountains and in Borneo, he's taking you into his world.
This Reckless Retreat includes
Lessons, Stay, Gear and a week in Almaty that delivers ✨🔥
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What THE week looks like
Daily guided runs on Shymbulak,
beginner → advanced splitsTechnique + Terrain adaptation across groomed pistes and off-piste
We start on groomed blues all the way to off-piste black runs above Talgar Pass. You choose your lines.
Evenings with the crew - Ice Rinks and Arsan bath recovery sessions, food, conversations, karaoke, and hot chocolate & coffee runs
STUFF YOU'RE WONDERING ABOUT
I am a complete beginner, is that okay?
This is a mixed-level crew. Beginners are welcome — you're here to learn. If you already ride, you'll be pushed at your level, not held back by the group.
I already know how to Ski / Snowboard, will there be a discount?
Absolutely!! You only pay for what you need. So if you already have ski gear and/or already know the sport you won't need lessons or rentals. Mention that in the form 😊
"Will we explore Almaty?"
Think Ice rink nights, Kok-Tobe cable car, bathhouses, cafés, that will keep afternoons/evenings buzzing.
What is NOT included in this?
Your flights, lunches, dinners and personal expense you make!
What's the actual schedule? Free Time?
Mornings are for ski/snowboarding lessons (usually 2-4 hours on the moutains). Afternoons are yours—sleep, explore, think, or just storll the city. Evenings we eat and dialog toegther. It's structured enough to learn but loose enough to breathe. We don't do minute-by-minute itinerary!! 🎿⚡️
Visas for Indians?
Best news ever - Kazakhstan is Visa-free up to 14 days. You’re sorted ✨🤘🏻
What is the room situation like?
We will have twin-sharing rooms! If you would prefer a single room, please mention that during our call and we can arrnage that for an extra fee.
Will there be snow?
Late-December is usually good, and Shymbulak’s season window plus snowmaking support means reliable learner days—still, mountains are mountains, so we keep backup options.
I am a complete beginner, is that okay?
This is a mixed-level crew. Beginners are welcome — you're here to learn. If you already ride, you'll be pushed at your level, not held back by the group.
I already know how to Ski / Snowboard, will there be a discount?
Absolutely!! You only pay for what you need. So if you already have ski gear and/or already know the sport you won't need lessons or rentals. Mention that in the form 😊
Will we explore Almaty?
Yes! Ice rink nights, Kok-Tobe cable car, bathhouses, cafés, that will keep afternoons/evenings buzzing.
What is NOT included in this?
Your flights, lunches, dinners and personal expense you make!
What's the schedule?
Mornings are for ski/snowboarding lessons (usually 2-4 hours on the moutains). Afternoons are yours—sleep, explore, think, or just storll the city. Evenings we eat and dialog toegther. It's structured enough to learn but loose enough to breathe. We don't do minute-by-minute itinerary!! 🎿⚡️
Visas for Indians?
Best news ever - Kazakhstan is Visa-free up to 14 days. You’re sorted ✨🤘🏻
What is the room situation like?
We will have twin-sharing rooms! If you would prefer a single room, please mention that during our call and we can arrnage that for an extra fee.
Will there be snow?
Late-December is usually good, and Shymbulak’s season window plus snowmaking support means reliable learner days.
I am a complete beginner, is that okay?
This is a mixed-level crew. Beginners are welcome — you're here to learn. If you already ride, you'll be pushed at your level, not held back by the group.
I already know how to Ski?
Absolutely!! You only pay for what you need. So if you already have ski gear and/or already know the sport you won't need lessons or rentals. Mention that in the form 😊
Will we explore Almaty?
Yes! Ice rink nights, Kok-Tobe cable car, bathhouses, cafés, that will keep afternoons/evenings buzzing.
What is NOT included in this?
Your flights, lunches, dinners and personal expense you make!
What's the schedule?
Mornings are for ski/snowboarding lessons (usually 2-4 hours on the moutains). Afternoons are yours—sleep, explore, think, or just storll the city. Evenings we eat and dialog toegther. It's structured enough to learn but loose enough to breathe. We don't do minute-by-minute itinerary!! 🎿⚡️
Visas for Indians?
Best news ever - Kazakhstan is Visa-free up to 14 days. You’re sorted ✨🤘🏻
What is the room situation like?
We will have twin-sharing rooms! If you would prefer a single room, please mention that during our call and we can arrnage that for an extra fee.
Will there be snow?
Late-December is usually good, and Shymbulak’s season window plus snowmaking support means reliable learner days.
WHY RECKLESS
We believe the best experiences are earned. The joy isn't at the finish line. It's in learning something that once felt impossible. Every retreat is built around
✓ Learning a difficult sport
✓ World-class spots and coaching
✓ Making real progress
✓ Alongside small high-signal crew
This was one of the best experience and has set a super high bar for any future events I go to.
Mukul | Snowboarding
Indie Hacker
Discovered kitesurfing and I'm completely hooked. 10/10 would recommend!
Robin | Kitesurfing
VP @ One Digital
Didn’t expect to push this hard. The lessons improved my technique and got my muscle memory back.
Aishwarya | Skiing
Biotechnologist
Went from being a total noob, crashing around to skiing down blue slopes like a pro. Best mix of challenge + people I’ve experienced.
Agam | Skiing
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