In the Forests of Almaty

After enduring the challenge of 842 stairs from Medo Ice Rink, I was rewarded with this majestic mountain backdrop. And, for the locals in Almaty, this is just a routine morning walking route. As a side note, I returned here several times during my three-month stay, attempting to run up the stairs and never once reached the summit without stopping.

Location: Shymbulak, Almaty, Kazakhstan