https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/home daily 1.0 2026-07-09 https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/about daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/c3954c70-1b8d-44b8-ba01-d24008659011/GOPR0219.jpg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/our-team daily 0.75 2026-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/8110a533-d224-4b82-ba63-16428b58cfbc/DSC_5829.JPEG Our Team - Elet Hall Founder/Mountain Operations Elet lives and works in the mountains year round. In the winters he is responsible for the logistics, planning, snowcat/mobile maintenance and local relations that allow Turkish Backcountry to run. Dont be surpised if he’s covered in motor oil or smells a bit like gasoline, hes just making sure everything is running smoothly! He has 20 years of mountain operations experience in Utah, Vermont and Pennsylvania. In the off-season he is an Outdoor Educator and has worked all over the USA and several other countries around globe teaching skills ranging from wilderness survival, backcountry navigation, first aid, and rope skills. Languages: English, Turkish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/bff5d808-3ea6-494f-8ce4-0db011dbd030/IMG_0718+2.jpg Our Team - Ian Hall Head Guide Ian is our Head Guide and boasts over a decade of experience in ski patrol and guiding. After studying Adventure Sports Management at Garret College Ian moved to Park City, Utah and began exploring the Wasatch backcountry. A calm and understated personality he will probably tell you “Im not a very good teacher” before proceeding to give you an incredible lesson on perfecting your powder turn. He was a Professional Ski Patroller at Park City Mountain Resort, guide/snowsafety with Park City Powdercats and is current Head guide at Turkish Backcountry. Ian holds a Pro level II avalanche safety certification from the American Avalanche Institute, he is a current member of the National Ski Patrol. Language: English https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/9f43875c-49a6-4059-8580-00521d278eed/_DSC5724.jpg Our Team - Ercan Kesti Guide Ercan grew up in Çamlihemsin, a village in the heart of the Kaçkar mountains. With such an incredible mountain range on his literal doorstep his love for the mountains began at an early age. He is a certified mountaineering guide through the Turkish Mountaineering Federation (TDF) and 2x Turkish Ice Climbing Champion. He has summited many of Turkeys highest peaks. He is currently exploring the mountains of Switzerland. Languages: Turkish, Lazuri, German https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/33d59cb8-d3ed-4409-9490-06d4a51be860/IMG_7248.jpg Our Team - Dave Knox Guest Relations Dave is an avid Splitboarder and showman originally from the UK. He produces circus shows across the world in the off season and invests his limitless social energy and bright personality to helping us get you out onto the mountain! Languages: English https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/our-projects daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/bef38ddc-1e93-4912-ae62-cfde07d103bb/IMG_8657.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/2c8a876d-9bf8-401e-be44-97aff22f3c3d/IMG_1984.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/4dc39b43-3640-47c9-9e5e-f40d2ebd3e1b/IMG-20201205-WA0002-01.JPEG Our Projects/Partners - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/5dfb9340-1766-45f0-b786-5feae2079ea2/IMG_0883+2.jpg Our Projects/Partners - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/6d470449-7e48-40ba-be11-175befd65dc6/Screen+Shot+2024-01-07+at+8.50.36+PM.png Our Projects/Partners - 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. https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/contact-reserve daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/schedule daily 0.75 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/8809ec98-63f4-4944-834e-56975eb28f79/IMG_1203.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/8f656938-e1f0-4b79-a584-79ef136f1f18/b2d81fd9-b628-46f2-93bd-fbd19ceccbec.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/319b96c4-6f01-46b7-ba05-3c610f31d137/IMG_2180+3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/fd3f14be-d623-4e4f-9fef-e9014a292bd8/intro+feb+27.jpg Schedule & Trips - Intro to Backcountry course Our Intro to Backcountry course is designed for skiers and snowboarders ready to move beyond the resort with confidence. We focus on touring movement, equipment use, avalanche rescue, terrain awareness, and day planning — the essential skills needed to begin making better decisions in winter mountain terrain. Pricing: €1200/person Available Dates: 10-14 January 2027 @Gito All necessary rescue equipment provided (beacon, probe, shovel, backpack) Full board accommodation at Gito. Rize airport transfers. Please note the emphasis of this class is on building skills, our focus is not downhill skiing. *50% deposit required at reservation. Balance due 60 days before trip start date. *Splitboards are available for rent for €50/day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/5c0decad-2b47-4949-8c21-ffb4c54639cb/IMG_1322.jpg Schedule & Trips - Snowmobile Clinics Our snowmobile clinics are private, hands-on courses for small groups of up to four people. The focus is practical mountain use: safe operation, maneuvering, maintenance, deep-snow riding, getting unstuck, climbing, descending, turning, and sidehilling. Accommodation at Flora Handuzu. Airport transfers. Daily snowmobile rental and training Safety equipment rental (beacon, probe, shovel, airbag) Starting at: €700/day/person Contact us for availability *50% deposit required at time of reservation. https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/getting-here daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/ef401152-a787-4c6a-9b99-caf9acb52436/IMG-20201205-WA0002-01.JPEG Getting Here https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/packing-list daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/1646980875951-1BDJY2C1A0WLOLK3T532/unsplash-image-z9F_yK4Nmf8.jpg Packing List https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/our-terrain daily 0.75 2026-07-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/fd0c93e6-6eb7-48b6-8713-884b2222b6e0/IMG_1284.jpg Our Locations A person skiing in deep snow through a snow-covered forest, wearing a yellow jacket, snow goggles, helmet, and holding ski poles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/a88e2faf-6c74-47cb-a49a-ac144b5a6aac/IMG_0883.jpg Our Locations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/3f61d70c-0dae-4f21-9eb8-c394c7bdb679/erciyes+french.jpg Our Locations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/8809ec98-63f4-4944-834e-56975eb28f79/IMG_1203.jpg Our Locations A group of hikers with backpacks walking through deep snow in a snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a clear sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/fac0838f-a630-47d2-b9dc-dddbbf4169b4/IMG_0842.jpg Our Locations A person skiing down a snow-covered slope with trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/ba0a697f-92bb-47b3-beb3-946f49c152c6/IMG_2873.jpg Our Locations A skier descending a snowy mountain slope, creating a trail of tracks in the snow with a snow cloud behind them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/25d6247c-8e46-41a6-ac59-d5b6b84c148a/IMG_0779.jpg Our Locations A person snowboarding down a snowy slope surrounded by snow-covered trees in a winter landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/4e3c559f-b19a-4111-9b04-3096bd1edadc/d566bbae-e460-4252-80dd-409b5d864609.jpg Our Locations Person in orange jacket and black pants snowboarding on a snowy slope, wearing a helmet and goggles, with arms outstretched and a joyful expression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/2ae10415-3237-459b-b882-1b9f2a5381e8/IMG_0742.jpg Our Locations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/4411c2f4-4db0-405b-ab6a-bb344fb48da8/IMG_0718.jpg Our Locations A person skiing in a snowy forest, wearing a red jacket, black helmet, and goggles, with snow-covered trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/026ffffe-8f2a-4e2d-938b-b4da72e18aa7/IMG_2393.jpg Our Locations A skier in a red jacket descending a snowy mountain slope with rocky formations in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/1783510379059-G3BIH5AEFVRRHBGEOPNP/IMG_1029.jpg Our Locations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/7aab0df7-ed5d-4b72-b252-d29da82f7c2c/IMG_2180.jpg Our Locations Skier descending a snowy mountain slope between rocky cliffs, with snow-covered terrain and rugged rocks in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/c8d1c6d7-f05b-4efe-b272-c27258ccc3c6/IMG_2140.JPG Our Locations Person in red jacket hiking on snowy mountain trail with snow-capped peaks in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/e100b4c9-60d4-4e69-80f8-3f25cca4a1bd/IMG_1203.jpg 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The interior features a bed, a patterned rug, a small hot tub with fairy lights and pillows spelling 'LIV A', a chair, and candles, creating a warm ambiance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/8140ef84-80e8-4ab9-835d-bf7b42b2e31e/152187605_1770689529757624_4837230495861500416_n.jpg Accomodation A wooden cabin covered in snow with a small snow-covered balcony, set in a mountainous area during twilight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/11d6f28d-2488-4b90-8a2f-f021fb752608/279551464_826435144982571_1538725497656226725_n.jpg Accomodation A cozy glass-enclosed room with a mountain view, featuring a bed with folded towels, two armchairs, a small table, a jacuzzi tub, a patterned stool, curtains, and decorative pillows spelling 'VIVA' with a snowy mountain landscape outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/9b9ac89c-3011-4d94-a7fd-4e8dd8811215/2021-06-08.png Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/2c37128e-805b-4130-a542-d691f6235f28/316700811_1114584109196365_5431957394549522399_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/65d41a8e-8178-4ce2-a01d-d48be1b471d4/70895586_939196363105972_8159208435676652574_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/ccc2b646-77fa-4df9-8e22-9dbf82bf8eef/74956766_239843120331715_8330763182484100105_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/e97ebb55-3bbd-4a8a-a049-a874622d11e9/75642489_2283451055092597_2405701367593363519_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/bff689a8-038d-435f-b38b-13238f1c651f/83692661_482530619358959_4555017693209990306_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/32723e83-27b0-45b9-ab7c-a2fd054b8010/93762476_707033279835326_2003801371807930173_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/e630c4a2-964a-4582-bc00-2b9f03bcd6e3/163682403_482630969642063_7682192299106807574_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/5223e237-3239-41e4-a211-fa53d55eb7d9/248392676_3973797902720614_595351074285442843_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/3bd07070-5efc-49d8-a0a0-d1da31e46171/316700811_1114584109196365_5431957394549522399_n.jpg Accomodation Gito Konak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/f263267e-e085-4761-8d63-59ffac9c789d/45a68eaa-e0c2-4b5e-a96c-66f5408fc144.jpg