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Sponsoring competitive skiers Kyrgyzstan

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 …

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Podcast by Jelmer de Boer

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

Volunteer in Kyrgyzstan: Lauren

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.

Asian ski youth championships in Kazakhstan

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 …

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Toboggan run Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

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 …

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