Mountain Hike to Kumbel Peak Organized to Celebrate World Tourism Day

On September 27, in celebration of World Tourism Day, the Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management organized a weekend mountain hike. The main route of the hike was an ascent of Kumbel Peak, located in the Ili Alatau at an elevation of approximately 3,200 meters above sea level.

The mountain hike was led by A.M. Artemyev and B.S. Adilbay, lecturers of the Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism, with the support of volunteers from the “Burevestnik” Mountaineering Section. Around 60 people took part in the event, including students and participants interested in tourism.

During the hike, participants had an opportunity to develop and improve practical skills in moving across mountainous terrain, hiking at high elevations, travelling safely as part of a group, and behaving responsibly in the natural environment.

The hike provided valuable practical experience for first-year students. In addition to improving their physical fitness, the ascent of Kumbel Peak served as an initial stage of preparation for the educational and training mountain hike planned for the end of the academic year.

The mountain hike aimed to promote an active lifestyle among young people, foster responsible attitudes towards the natural environment, and strengthen teamwork among students. The event was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3 – Good Health and Well-being and Goal 4 – Quality Education.

The hike organized to celebrate World Tourism Day strengthened the shared practical experience of students and faculty members in a natural environment and demonstrated the importance of tourism in education, health promotion, and active recreation.