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Stories From The Road: Powder Lines + Cultural Clarity in Kyrgyzstan No Blackout Dates

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In February, Tim embarked on a backcountry ski expedition into the Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Along with a crew of five other skiers and snowboarders, he spent a week in a high-altitude yurt camp, ascending and descending 12,000-foot peaks and learning about Kyrgyz culture. When three Russian draft dodgers skied into camp one afternoon, the crew got a close-up perspective on how the mountains can provide a unifying force for good in a divided world.
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On a ski trip to Kyrgyzstan, epic lines combine with cultural immersion40 Tribes BackcountryTim's InstagramEben's Instagram

In February, Tim embarked on a backcountry ski expedition into the Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Along with a crew of five other skiers and snowboarders, he spent a week in a high-altitude yurt camp, ascending and descending 12,000-foot peaks and learning about Kyrgyz culture. When three Russian draft dodgers skied into camp one afternoon, the crew got a close-up perspective on how the mountains can provide a unifying force for good in a divided world.
Relevant links:
On a ski trip to Kyrgyzstan, epic lines combine with cultural immersion40 Tribes BackcountryTim's InstagramEben's Instagram

12 min