https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/home daily 1.0 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/74512776-d2dc-422d-bbca-bc47e8f6d622/IMG_0978.jpg Home A person riding a snowmobile in snowy mountain landscape on a bright, partly cloudy day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/1692462197923-N82EQ6FJTPTMBH4O4G7E/IMG_2787.jpg Home A skier descending a snowy mountain slope with a large snow-covered mountain peak in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/af9d1075-2899-40ea-8ae6-95260268dbb5/IMG_1230.jpg Home A person wearing a black helmet, reflective goggles, red jacket, and beige pants skiing down a snowy slope with snow-covered trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/6a6640a1-13b5-422b-b519-3f1eeb0620e7/IMG_8899.JPG Home Three people standing on snowmobiles on a snowy landscape during sunset with mountains in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/01ddb0aa-c2ad-4a02-be45-bc17d72db9ff/85007098-E3DD-470A-B968-30C9E6DDE5ED.JPEG Home Three people snowshoeing through a snowy forest, wearing winter gear and backpacks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/1692462218676-2PYUB8UO5NYKDQ4L86PS/tempImage1msOrm.jpg Home A person standing on the snowy summit of a mountain, holding a walking stick, with a clear blue sky and clouds in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/75057d09-bbaa-4175-9007-e365f928ce4f/IMG_0728.jpg Home Person in red jacket and backpack riding a snowmobile across snowy terrain with mountains and cloudy sky in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/1ddd494e-7ccc-4d61-b961-480981e1fda0/tempImageMDGF8F.png Home Group of nine people in skiing gear standing on snow-covered mountain, posing for photo with skis and poles, against snow-capped peaks and a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/3d27eebc-a6c6-4dc1-b7c2-896eb83812d0/IMG_1001.jpg Home A skier wearing a black helmet, goggles, and black winter gear skiing down a snowy slope through a forest of snow-covered trees, creating a spray of snow behind him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/708d0f7b-dec9-4c3b-899e-f2ba3a3ec515/03299896-69F4-45D8-9714-7FCE9FFEFF07.jpg Home A person snowboarding on a snowy mountain at sunset with mountain ranges in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/9d370d8f-a352-46ad-aa4c-204b4eef4f38/IMG_2365+2.jpg Home Two skiers in colorful winter gear standing on a snowy mountain ridge with rugged snow-covered peaks in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/87ea4fd0-2269-4fd7-8628-e42855b0f786/IMG_1029.jpg Home A person snowboarding down a snowy slope in a forested area, surrounded by snow-covered trees. https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/about daily 0.75 2026-01-17 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 2026-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/4dc39b43-3640-47c9-9e5e-f40d2ebd3e1b/IMG-20201205-WA0002-01.JPEG Our Projects - Ovit Mountain Project Ovit mountain is a ski area, opened on January 1 2021, developed by the Turkish Backcountry Team. Between January 2020 and March 2021 our team explored the terrain, analyzed the snowpack, and developed the operating plan for Ovit Mountain in Rize Province, Turkey. Turkish Backcountry was responsible for initial website development, marketing and social media management. . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/5dfb9340-1766-45f0-b786-5feae2079ea2/IMG_0883+2.jpg Our Projects - 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 - 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-us daily 0.75 2026-01-17 https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/pricing daily 0.75 2026-01-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/fa627a60-75d1-4526-bdad-c1a5b79edfd2/IMG_1009.jpg Services & Pricing - Snowcat assisted Ski touring and Splitboarding Come ski and ride with us! We have incredible ocations to choose from across Turkiye. Earn your turns in the forests of the Kaçkars or push your limits on the slopes of Erciyes. Contact us and we can arrange an unforgettable trip for you! This package includes: Accommodation and breakfast/dinner. Airport transfers. Guide and all necessary safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel, backpack) Daily snowcat shuttle to treeline at Gito and Handuzu locations or liftpass at Erciyes. Starting at: 300€/day at Erciyes, €350/day at Gito, €375/day at Handuzu *50% deposit required at reservation. Balance due 60 days before trip start date. *Splitboards or touring skis are available for rent for €40/day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/7967ff62-28bc-4b26-b1bb-fcaa898c4339/IMG_9414.PNG Services & Pricing - Intro to Backcountry course This is a course that will familiarize you with the basics of splitboarding/ski-touring movement, introduce you to the necessary equipment, and prime your avalanche safety/rescue skills. We will look in detail how to read the terrain and to choose a safe route of ascent and descent and how best to plan the day in the mountains. This class is great for anyone looking to begin backcountry skiing/boarding or level up their backcountry skills! Available Dates: Contact for Availability! All necessary rescue equipment provided (beacon, probe, shovel, backpack) Full board accommodation at Gito. Rize airport transfers. Starting at €320 per day. 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 or touring skis are available for rent for €35/day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/5c0decad-2b47-4949-8c21-ffb4c54639cb/IMG_1322.jpg Services & Pricing - Snowmobile Clinics Private classes available for up to 4 people. This clinic will cover all skills to learn to pilot a high powered sled on your own. Safety, basic maneuvering, maintenance, climbing/downhilling, getting “unstuck”, Advanced turning and sidehilling in deep snow. Accommodation at Flora Handuzu. Airport transfers. Daily snowmobile rental and training Safety equipment rental (beacon, probe, shovel, airbag) Starting at: €700/day Contact us for availability *50% deposit required at time of reservation. https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/getting-here daily 0.75 2023-12-08 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 2026-01-17 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 2026-01-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/8809ec98-63f4-4944-834e-56975eb28f79/IMG_1203.jpg Our Terrain A group of hikers with backpacks walking through deep snow in a snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a clear sky. 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expression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/fd0c93e6-6eb7-48b6-8713-884b2222b6e0/IMG_1284.jpg Our Terrain 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/fe161735-a3fa-4c0e-81df-2d028d393823/FullSizeRender+copy.jpg Our Terrain Snow-covered mountain landscape with a snowcat tracked vehicle and two people standing in the snow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/25d6247c-8e46-41a6-ac59-d5b6b84c148a/IMG_0779.jpg Our Terrain A person snowboarding down a snowy slope surrounded by snow-covered trees in a winter landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/026ffffe-8f2a-4e2d-938b-b4da72e18aa7/IMG_2393.jpg Our Terrain 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/4411c2f4-4db0-405b-ab6a-bb344fb48da8/IMG_0718.jpg Our Terrain 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/7aab0df7-ed5d-4b72-b252-d29da82f7c2c/IMG_2180.jpg Our Terrain 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/8af1a23d-b9cb-408e-9ae2-ed51d30634d1/217c9180-4f70-47df-b1e2-1027bb88d070.JPG Our Terrain Two people skiing on a snowy mountain with mountain range in the background under a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/c8d1c6d7-f05b-4efe-b272-c27258ccc3c6/IMG_2140.JPG Our Terrain Person in red jacket hiking on snowy mountain trail with snow-capped peaks in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/19cdf6aa-6584-4b8f-8996-78973b5fb5b9/IMG_2787.jpg Our Terrain A skier descending a snow-covered mountain slope with a large, rugged mountain in the background under a clear blue sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/e100b4c9-60d4-4e69-80f8-3f25cca4a1bd/IMG_1203.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/37e9f9b2-8883-40d5-a08f-2cc4a60e4282/IMG_0842.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/8018e2c0-c4aa-4602-904b-9470769d6a65/IMG_2787.jpg https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/new-page daily 0.75 2026-01-17 https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/accomodation daily 0.75 2023-12-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/c49365e5-61e9-4918-88b1-e009fac0d759/155396268_183205549922035_8805532979036429257_n.jpg Accomodation A snow-covered mountainside with a wooden cabin on a deck, overlooking a forest of snow-covered trees and a foggy sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/11cd7b27-921b-4ac7-999c-2a410e71f6d8/170454489_4018132404914768_7842307091288087538_n.jpg Accomodation Person holding a cup of tea or coffee in front of a hot tub on a snowy mountain deck with snow-covered trees and mountains in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/2d189358-16b7-45e1-9572-b0ae5a28e5e7/271382510_1030916987489187_638156447984121834_n.jpg Accomodation A table set for breakfast with various dishes including naan bread, vegetables, and sauces, overlooking a snowy mountain landscape through a large window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61b6476b202eb003a4b2229d/fa81fbc8-433f-4320-baaf-39e578c2b16c/273701561_466430491637958_130893868066799308_n.jpg Accomodation Cozy mountain cabin with large glass windows showcasing snowy mountains at night. 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 https://www.turkishbackcountry.com/partners daily 0.75 2024-01-17 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