Turkish Backcountry works with agencies, brands, media teams, and mountain partners who share our interest in responsible winter development in Türkiye. Our role is to provide professional mountain access, local coordination, snow and terrain knowledge, and clear execution in complex winter environments.
Our Projects
Ovit
Ovit Mountain Project
Ovit represents one of Turkish Backcountry’s earliest terrain development projects. From 2019 to 2021, our team explored the zone, analyzed the snowpack, identified operating terrain, and helped build the foundation for winter recreation in this part of Rize Province.
Handuzu Mountain Project
Handuzu Yaylasi Adventure Tours
In partnership with Flora Handuzu , we developed winter recreation operations at Handuzu plateau in Rize Province of Northeastern Turkey. Handuzu is a village of romantic cabins surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Kaçkar Range. Known for its deep, stable snow and interesting terrain (both above and below treeline) , it boasts exclusive access to over 4,000 acres of mountain terrain. Beginning February 2021 we explored and mapped the surrounding terrain for backcountry skiing/snowboarding, snowmobiling, and future ski resort development.
MaceraSever (Adventurist)
MaceraSever with Orkun Olgar
Its been our great pleasure to help facilitate several episodes of MaceraSever (Adventurist) with Orkun Olgar. We have given snow safety analysis, logistical support, and appeared on screen alongside Orkun in the Uludag, Ovit, Handuzu, Ilgaz, and Kars episodes.
Our Partners
MAS Snowboards
Our partnership with MAS Snowboards connects Turkish Backcountry directly to Türkiye’s growing snowsports culture. Together, we are building and riding splitboards made in Türkiye, for Turkish mountains — supporting local manufacturing while helping shape the future of snowboarding in this region.
Smith Optics TR
Powder Shop is an Istanbul based retailer and distributor specializing in snowsports equipment. They bring internationally recognized Brands like Smith Optics, The North Face, and Horsefeathers to Turkey.