In recent weeks, we have been slowly adjusting to the new normal. Many of us started cleaning up, doing chores and bickering. What is actually relevant, and what do we need? Food, drink and a roof over our heads? Education, work and leisure? What emerges above all is that we need charity and compassion. In …
From January 20 to 24, 2020, the first Silkroad Freeride ski and snowboard competition was held. The first edition took place in Karakol/Jyrgalan in eastern Kyrgyzstan. A 5-day event where freeriders from all Silk Road countries can participate. In addition to the competition, there will be training sessions, clinics and connections. The goal is to …
Recently we partnered with the Kyrgyz Ski Association and have sponsored four local youths with their goal of becoming professional skiers for Kyrgyzstan. Ryce Travel supports by providing ski equipment. Moreover, we compensate the travel and accommodation expenses for these skiers if they have to go abroad for competitions. Valeikum Salam, Mukhtarov Nadim, Asanova Adina …
Last weekend, Jelmer de Boer published a podcast with our Ryceleader Peter Hofman. In a nearly 2-hour conversation, you’ll learn (almost) everything about the start of Ryce Travel and what led Peter to take up winter sports in “crazy countries. Listen to the podcast at the link below: Or on Soundcloud
My name is Ruslan; I was born in 1982 in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. Since 2006, I have been working for the Kazakhstan travel organization Khan Tengri as a summer travel coordinator. What was your first encounter with Ryce Travel like?I met Peter in 2015; he came to explore the region with friends at the time. The …
I am Bosse, a Ryce Traveler of the first hour, snow lover at heart and someone with a passion to make the world a better place. What do you do in daily life?In daily life, I work as an account manager and try to give shape to my drive to improve the world. What was …
My name is Lauren. I am a quarter of a century old and have two younger brothers. I enjoyed studying Language and Literature in Leuven. I was lucky and got to study for six months in Madrid, a city I still love to visit today. After graduation, I did two seasons in the French Alps. The thing I love most is snowboarding in deep, fresh, light powder.
Recently, we donated skis to competitive skiers from Kyrgyzstan. The youngsters made excellent use of these skis during the Asian ski youth championships. In cooperation with DAKA, Askarbek, Maksim, Bukit, and Konstantin received race skis from the Ryce Travel HUB in Karakol. After intensive training at the Karakol ski resort, it was time to test …
Preparing documents for the ministry in Pristina, Kosovo for the Berlin ITB, Ryce Travel supported Kosovar guides Bardhosh and Bardhi. Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism has a strict selection process for admitting Kosovar businesses to the Berlin Tourism Fair. Up to 5 companies are invited by the government to represent Kosovo at the …
During our study tour with Maksat and Adilet, we stumbled upon a toboggan run in Itter, Austria. Owner Leo Fuchs is particularly enthusiastic about Ryce Travel’s initiatives in Central Asia. After a pleasant conversation about the opportunities and possibilities in Kyrgyzstan, Leo comes up with a unique proposal. Last year they stopped the toboggan run …
