Almaty mountain enthusiasts can now pre-register their hikes through a special website so that rescuers can promptly find them in case of an emergency. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

Using the Almaty Hike website, tourists can indicate information about the start of their route in advance and leave contact details. To do this, they need to visit the website or scan a QR code placed on buses and at stops of routes heading toward mountainous areas and national parks.

Registration takes a few minutes: the user only needs to fill out an electronic form, providing a phone number and details about the start of the hike. After completing the route, it is important to visit the website again and mark the return, closing the registration.

Pre-registration helps obtain information about the planned hike in advance. In the event of an emergency, this information can facilitate the search for tourists and help rescuers navigate faster during search and rescue operations.

«Safety in the mountains begins with a responsible attitude from every tourist. Before setting out, it is necessary to plan the route in advance, take weather conditions into account, assess one's own physical capabilities and report the completion of the hike,» said Damir Yermagambetov, head of the Almaty Emergency Situations Department, at a briefing at the RSC.

He also reported that since the beginning of this year, more than 430 search and rescue operations have been conducted in mountainous areas of Almaty, and about 700 people have been rescued, including 145 minors. At the same time, 123 people were injured.

To improve the readiness of rescue services for the 2026/2027 winter season, two professional rescue units with a total of 194 people are deployed in Almaty. They have 60 units of equipment and two helicopters at their disposal. Additionally, more than 100 volunteers from the Mountaineering Federation and the Voluntary Rescue Service are involved in search and rescue operations.

Earlier, «Kursiv» wrote that Almaty rescuers can now reach mountain lakes in 10–15 minutes.