Grigoriy's Chimgan 2026

The hidden face of Uzbekistan

Directed by Loïc Isliker

In the mountains around Chimgan, Uzbekistan, lies a ski culture largely unknown to the outside world. Paul and Loïc travel there to meet Grigoriy, a local ski legend who pioneered freeride skiing in the region. Through his stories, they discover an unexpected side of Uzbekistan, its mountains and a unique ski culture now finding new momentum, while hoping to repeat a first descent Grigoriy made on Greater Chimgan many years ago.