Sounds like an adventure for sure, nice work!
I've just come back from Kyrg. Your outfitter sound like amateurs at best. My trip was slick from arrival to departure (except for some corrupt baggage handlers). Their comms, gear, guides, equipment, concession and food was all good. Agree the roads are treacherous - nearly had a major head on crash on the 12 hour trip from base camp to Bishkek. One of, if not the best, hunt I've ever done.