Kazakhstan Gallery

Trans Ili Ala-Too Range

While much of Kazakhstan is known for its vast steppe, the south reveals a striking contrast: the dramatic Trans-Ili Ala-Too and Central Tien Shan ranges. These mountains form some of the wildest and least explored (except for Russian Alpinist's) landscapes in Central Asia.

Our exclusive Kazakhstn Gallery takes a deeper look at a recent mountaineering/hiking expedition, completed in July, 2025, through the heart of the Trans Ili Ala-Too Range. Ian and Sam teamed up with some friends from Czechia & Slovakia as part of a greater mission to complete the Kazakhstan section of The Snow Leopard Track."