ALMATY MOUNT FEST 2023
We invite you to join Almaty Mount Fest 2023 - a long-awaited mountain festival with active recreation and sports competitions for everyone who is willing and prepared!
Immerse yourself in the world of adventure, recharge with mountain energy, learn new things at free workshops, meet interesting people and enjoy the main mountain festival of Almaty!
Touring, downhill, skyrunning and mountaineering competitions will be held on September 30 and October 1 at Shymbulak mountain resort. Participation is free!
Climb the heights with us! The mountains are calling!
September 29 – October 2, 2023
September 29, 2023
Place: Abay Square
Place: Abay Square
15:00 – 20:00
FESTIVAL OPENING
FESTIVAL OPENING
• Opening ceremony, DJ sets, contests and free master classes;
• Issuance of starting packets for participants of sports competitions;
• Sports activities on the theme "Tourism in the mountains";
• SOM - Shymbulak Outdoor Meetings (Educational sector for guides, instructors of mountain tourism).
• Issuance of starting packets for participants of sports competitions;
• Sports activities on the theme "Tourism in the mountains";
• SOM - Shymbulak Outdoor Meetings (Educational sector for guides, instructors of mountain tourism).
PROGRAM
September 30, 2023
Place: Medeu SC, Shymbulak MR
Place: Medeu SC, Shymbulak MR
08:00 – 16:00
TURIADA 1 - the most massive mountain hike, (parking lot of the cable car "Medeu - Shymbula")
TURIADA 2 - the most accessible activities for all (for people with disabilities)
TURIADA 3 - children's touring competition
TURIADA 2 - the most accessible activities for all (for people with disabilities)
TURIADA 3 - children's touring competition
DOWNHILL - mountain bike downhill competitions (Shymbulak Mountain Resort)
October 1, 2023
Place: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
Place: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
05:30 – 20:00
ALPINIADA to the peak "Molodezhny"
10:00 – 16:00
SKYRUNNING - distance race on mountain trails (Shymbulak Mountain Resort)
October 2, 2023
Place: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
Place: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
09:30 – 17:00
INTERNATIONAL FORUM
"New opportunities in the development of mountain tourism"
"New opportunities in the development of mountain tourism"
10:00 – 17:30
EDUCATIONAL MEETING
SOM – Shymbulak Outdoor Meetings
SOM – Shymbulak Outdoor Meetings
17:00 – 19:00
FESTIVAL CLOSING
Entertainment program and band performance (Shymbulak Mountain Resort)
Entertainment program and band performance (Shymbulak Mountain Resort)
COMPETITIONS
TURIADA
Mass hike along the easy route Medeo - Shymbulak
Date: September 30, 2023
Date: September 30, 2023
8:00 - assembly, warm-up, introductions
9:00 - start from Medeu skating rink parking
Finish - Shymbulak Mountain Resort
The length of the route - 9200 meters
Altitude difference - 600 meters
Travel time - 3-6 hours.
Age restrictions: none
Level: easy
9:00 - start from Medeu skating rink parking
Finish - Shymbulak Mountain Resort
The length of the route - 9200 meters
Altitude difference - 600 meters
Travel time - 3-6 hours.
Age restrictions: none
Level: easy
DOWNHILL
Downhill biking competition on mountainous terrain
Date: September 30, 2023
Date: September 30, 2023
SKYRUNNING
Mountain running competition
Date: October 1
Date: October 1
9:50 - 10:00 gathering at Shymbulak Mountain Resort
10:00 - warm-up
11:00 - START of the participants
Route length - 3000 meters
Height difference - 550 meters.
Age restrictions: 18+
10:00 - warm-up
11:00 - START of the participants
Route length - 3000 meters
Height difference - 550 meters.
Age restrictions: 18+
ALPINIADA
Ascent to Molodezhny Peak (4147 m.)
Date: October 1
Date: October 1
05:30 - 9:30 ascent on the cable car Medeu - Shymbulak
Further route:
* Tuyuk-Su tract (2400m)
* Mynzhilki (3100m)
* Tuyuk-Su mountaineering camp (3500m)
* Molodezhny Peak (4147m)
The length of the trail - 11km
Height difference - 2500 meters.
Age restrictions: 18+
Level: medium
Further route:
* Tuyuk-Su tract (2400m)
* Mynzhilki (3100m)
* Tuyuk-Su mountaineering camp (3500m)
* Molodezhny Peak (4147m)
The length of the trail - 11km
Height difference - 2500 meters.
Age restrictions: 18+
Level: medium
9:50 - 10:00 gathering at Shymbulak Mountain Resort
10:00 - 10:15 briefing
10:15 - 11:45 training races
12:00 - 13:10 qualification heats
13:30 - 15:30 competition
15:30 - 16:00 counting of results, determination of winners.
The length of the trail is 2300 meters
Height difference - 650 meters.
Age restrictions: 18+
UCI Classification - Level 2
10:00 - 10:15 briefing
10:15 - 11:45 training races
12:00 - 13:10 qualification heats
13:30 - 15:30 competition
15:30 - 16:00 counting of results, determination of winners.
The length of the trail is 2300 meters
Height difference - 650 meters.
Age restrictions: 18+
UCI Classification - Level 2
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PARTNERS
Social and educational direction of the department of Shymbulak Mountain Resort "Nature and Man", established in July 2022.
The mission of "SOM" is to help in the development of tourism of the country, improving the professional level of people working in this industry. We are in search of new knowledge, which is necessary for our colleagues.
The mission of "SOM" is to help in the development of tourism of the country, improving the professional level of people working in this industry. We are in search of new knowledge, which is necessary for our colleagues.
SHYMBULAK OUTDOOR MEETINGS
Date: October 2, 2023
Place: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
Moderator and forum host: Azamat Ashimov
Place: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
Moderator and forum host: Azamat Ashimov
International Forum "New Opportunities in Mountain Tourism Development"
FORUM PROGRAM
Panel Session 1: How to develop sustainable mountain tourism based on international best practices
10:15 – 12:15
Moderator - Mikhail Shamshidov
Mountains have long attracted outdoor enthusiasts and also play an important role in the well-being of local communities. Natural beauty and unique biodiversity require special attention in the context of sustainable tourism. The development of mountain tourism needs to take into account best practices at both global and regional levels to not only ensure the prosperity of local communities, but also to minimize the impact on the environment. This process commits to an ethical and systematic approach to decision-making to encourage tourism organizations to create harmony between development and conservation of natural resources.
10:20 – 10:35
How to develop sustainable tourism in mountainous areas?
Vincent Tassart - Director of the international legal center for tourism and mining law STEM International (France)
10:35 – 10:50
Ile-Alatau, Charyn, Altyn-Emel: Why does Kazakhstan need visitor centers in national parks?
Alexander Guzhavin - Founder of QNP QAZAQ NATIONAL PARKS (Kazakhstan)
📄Presentation
10:50 – 11:05
Sustainable development of mountain and outdoor sports activities
Dany Buyo - Director of Sports and Events at Grandvalira Resorts (Andorra)
11:05 – 11:20
11:20 – 11:35
From global trends to local solutions: the road to sustainable mountain tourism in Almaty
Alisher Tursyn - Chairman of the Almaty Tourism Council, Deputy Managing Director for Sectoral Development of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Almaty (Kazakhstan)
11:35 – 11:50
Program documents on mountain tourism development
Sinisa Topalovic - Global Head of Horwarth HTL Tourism Board (Croatia)
11:50 – 12:15
Discussion, summarizing the results of the panel session
Panel Session 2: Creative Industry as a Driver of Mountain Tourism Development
12:15 – 14:00
Moderator - Nastya Goncharova
The mountains are not only a source of inspiration for winter sports enthusiasts and summer hikers. They are a treasure trove of archaeological discoveries, rich cultural and spiritual history, and magnificent natural beauty. In this context, the mountains offer inexhaustible possibilities for a variety of tourist experiences, including authentic villages, thermal springs, gastronomic tours and encounters with rare species of flora and fauna. The creative and cultural potential of these places is becoming a driver of mountain tourism development, giving a new dimension to travel. Therefore, stimulating the creative economy in the mountain tourism sector acts as a key factor in promoting innovative and unique approaches to attracting tourists and
enriching the experience of visiting mountain regions.
enriching the experience of visiting mountain regions.
12:15 – 12:30
Creative tourism in mountainous terrain: a driver for sustainable development and community upliftment
Veronica Canals - former Minister, Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism of Andorra (Andorra)
12:30 – 12:45
WOW Tourism. Pic du Midi: a tourism development success story - a unique experience
Daniel Soukaz de Soukaz - CEO Pic du MIDI (France)
12:45 – 13:00
"Art for Nature: how creative vision can contribute to sustainable development of national parks"
Nargiz Magayeva - Founder and Creative Director of social impact agency Faenomen
13:00 – 13:15
Creation of a creative hub at Medeu Mountain Resort
Bekzat Amanzhol - Chief Architect and Founder of Levelstudio, Medeu Hub Team Leader (Kazakhstan)
13:15 – 13:30
Peculiarities and current trends of events in mountainous terrain conditions
Kirill Odnoletkov - Creative Director and co-founder of the international marketing agency "Molodost" (Russia)
13:30 – 13:45
New technologies in tourism on the example of immersive audio promenades
Anna Shelepova - creator and producer of audio promenades, PR-expert, creative entrepreneur (Kazakhstan)
13:45 – 14:00
Discussion, summarizing the results of the panel session
Panel session 3: Inclusive tourism in mountainous terrain - how to make mountain tourism accessible to all
mountainous terrain - how to make mountain tourism accessible to all
mountainous terrain - how to make mountain tourism accessible to all
15:00 – 16:30
Moderator - Almira Kalimova
The trend towards inclusiveness is gaining momentum in tourism, with more and more facilities and companies welcoming guests with special needs. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people today live with disabilities. This is approximately 15% of all inhabitants of the planet. And the figure is constantly growing, primarily due to the aging of the population and the increase in the number of chronic diseases. For the tourism industry, this means that travelers with disabilities are becoming an increasingly important segment of the audience. And creating conditions for inclusive tourism is turning from a social responsibility into a full-fledged business.
15:00 – 15:15
Inclusion in mountain tourism: opportunities and obstacles
Eldar Vorontsov - globe4all columnist, author of "Kazakhstan all inclusive" project (Kazakhstan)
15:15 – 15:30
Ski resort as a center for the development of family rehabilitation tourism all year round by the example of the Dream League social program
Natalia Kalvan - Head of the Regional Development Department of the Dream League Program (Russia)
"Dream League" is a charitable organization that introduces new rehabilitation approaches for children and adults with various types of disabilities.
"Dream League" is a charitable organization that introduces new rehabilitation approaches for children and adults with various types of disabilities.
15:30 – 15:45
Inclusive skating as new opportunities for tourism. My experience, my success!
Murat Karatay - social entrepreneur, Director of Ski Park Pioneer LLP (Kazakhstan)
15:45 – 16:00
Experience in organizing inclusive tours
Vera Burova - IP Community Representative, IP Tourism Coordinator, Director of Novel trip (Georgia)
16:00 – 16:15
The role of social inclusion in the context of tourism
Saltanat Murzalinova-Yakovleva - Head of PF "Center for Social Inclusive Programs" (Kazakhstan)
16:15 – 16:30
Discussion, summarizing the results of the panel session
Panel Session 4: Mountain Guides: World Experience and its Adaptation in Kazakhstan
16:30 – 17:45
Moderator - Vadim Vinokurov
The task of mountain guides is to ensure the safety and comfort of hikers and help them achieve their goals in the mountains.
Mountain guides are extremely important for the safety of tourists, especially in difficult mountain terrain, where mistakes can have serious consequences.
At the moment in Kazakhstan, which has a huge potential for mountain tourism, rich mountaineering traditions and history of conquering the most difficult peaks of the world by Kazakhstani athletes, there is no opportunity to train the profession of "Mountain Guide" of international standard.
Mountain guides are extremely important for the safety of tourists, especially in difficult mountain terrain, where mistakes can have serious consequences.
At the moment in Kazakhstan, which has a huge potential for mountain tourism, rich mountaineering traditions and history of conquering the most difficult peaks of the world by Kazakhstani athletes, there is no opportunity to train the profession of "Mountain Guide" of international standard.
16:30 – 16:45
Who is a "Mountain Guide", what are the requirements for admission to guide courses, what organizations supervise their training, what responsibility guides have according to European legislation?
Benoît Robert - Director of Cluster Montagne Association of Mountain Guides, developer of regulations and rules on mountain guides and their certification (France)
16:45 – 17:00
Training of mountain guides with international license. Multiplicative effect of the professional community of guides on the development of tourism. Features of implementation of the international system of mountain guides training in the model of "discharge mountaineering"
Pavel Vorobyev - Technical Director of the Association of Mountain Guides of Kyrgyzstan, Director of the School of Mountain Guides (Kyrgyzstan)
17:00 – 17:15
Actual state of affairs in the RK in the issues of training of guides. History of the issue, problems, tasks, assessment of the need for the emergence of specialists in this profession
Artem Skopin - President of the Almaty Mountaineering Federation, Head Coach of RK on mountaineering, Chairman of the Committee of Mountaineering of FA and SS RK (Kazakhstan)
17:15 – 17:30
Planned measures to support the training of mountain guides
Miras Tulebaev - Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Industry Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
17:30 – 17:45
Discussion, summarizing the results of the panel session
SPEAKERS
- Михаил ШамшидовModerator, international expert on tourism development, co-founder of Samarkand Tourism Forum
- Настя ГончароваModerator
- Альмира КалимоваModerator, Head of Autism Center "Asyl Miras", Bulat Utemuratov Foundation
- Вадим ВинокуровModerator, member of the Presidium of Kaz Alpine Club
- Vincent TASSARTDirector of the International Legal Center for Tourism and Mining Law
- Дэни БуйоDirector of Sports and Event Management at Grandvalira Resorts (Andorra)
- Александр ГужавинFounder of QNP QAZAQ NATIONAL PARKS (Kazakhstan)
- Аркадий МарковRosa Khutor resort (Russia)
- Алишер ТурсынChairman of the Almaty Tourism Council, Deputy Managing Director for Sectoral Development of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Almaty (Kazakhstan)
- Синиша ТопаловичGlobal Head of the Horwarth HTL Tourism Board (Croatia)
- CANALS RIBA VERONICAFormer Minister, Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism of Andorra (Andorra)
- SOUCAZE DES SOUCAZE/DANIELCEO Pic du MIDI (France)
- Наргиз МагаеваFounder and Creative Director of social impact agency Faenomen
- Бекзат АманжолChief architect and founder of Levelstudio, Medeu Hub teamleader (Kazakhstan)
- Анна ШелеповаCreator and producer of audio promenades, PR expert, creative entrepreneur
- Кирилл ОднолетковCreative Director and co-founder of the international marketing agency "MOLODOST" (Russia)
- Эльдар ВоронцовGlobe4all columnist, author of "Kazakhstan all inclusive" project
- Наталья КавальнHead of the Regional Development Department of the Dream League Program (Russia)
- Мурат КаратайSocial entrepreneur, director of Ski Park Pioneer LLP
- Вера БуроваIP Community representative, IP Tourism coordinator, director of Novel trip (Georgia)
- Салтанат Мурзалинова - ЯковлеваHead of PF "Center for Social Inclusive Programs"
- Бенуа РоберDirector of the Association of Mountain Guides Cluster Montagne, developer of regulations and rules on mountain guides and their certification
- Павел ВоробьевTechnical Director of the Association of Mountain Guides of Kyrgyzstan, Director of the School of Mountain Guides (Kyrgyzstan)
- Артем СкопинPresident of the Almaty Mountaineering Federation, Chief Mountaineering Coach of the RK, Chairman of the Mountaineering Committee of FA and SS RK (Kazakhstan)
- Мирас ТулебаевDeputy Chairman of the Tourism Industry Committee of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan
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