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Ski Touring in Mongolia’s Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains
Spanish and Andorran ski mountaineers Alex Blasco, Jordi Martinez, and Sebastia Roque Font recently completed an unforgettable ski touring journey in the Mongolian Altai and the Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains. During their expedition, they successfully skied from the summits of Naran...
Skiing was born in the Altai Mountains.
Long before ski resorts, chairlifts, and freeride competitions existed, the nomadic people of Mongolia’s Altai Mountains were already crossing frozen valleys and high mountain passes on handmade wooden skis. For thousands of years, skiing here was not a sport, but an essential part of daily life — used for hunting,...
Hemu Village & Altai Powder: Tracing the Origins of Skiing in Xinjiang’s Hidden Frontier
From March 10–18, 2026, our Mongolia Expeditions team explored the remote frontier of Hemu Village, deep within the Kanas Nature Reserve in the Altai Mountains of Xinjiang. Home to around 2,000 inhabitants—primarily Mongolian Uriankhai and Tuva communities—this isolated settlement lies at the cultural crossroads of Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and China....
Mongolia Expeditions Guides Conquer the ICE STORM Baikal 2026
In February 2026, the cycling guides of Mongolia Expeditions successfully participated in the extreme winter marathon Ice Storm Baikal, held on the frozen surface of Lake Baikal. The event, covering approximately 205 km in three stages, challenged athletes to ride across raw ice, pressure ridges, cracks, and powerful winds. The...
Cyclists from HKCTA Explore Mongolia
This summer, cyclists from the Hong Kong Cycling Touring Association (HKCTA) traveled to Mongolia for an active and unforgettable holiday. Their journey led them across the vast Mongolian steppes, where they discovered the country’s rich history, culture, and nomadic way of life.
They camped in tents under thousands of stars, enjoyed...
Mongolia Expeditions Team Completes Mount Everest & Mount Kailash Journey
From September 8–21, the Mongolia Expeditions tour team successfully completed an extraordinary journey through Tibet, reaching Mount Everest Base Camp and undertaking the sacred Mount Kailash kora.
The expedition brought together 7 participants, who not only faced the physical challenges of high-altitude trekking (4,800–5,650 meters) but also embraced the spiritual depth...
International Riders Conquer Mongolia's Selenge river Cycle Trail
In an extraordinary display of endurance, twelve cyclists from Chile, the U.S., Thailand, France, and Mongolia have just completed a 450-kilometer journey along Mongolia's Selenge and Orkhon river valleys. Organized by Mongolia Expeditions, the tour guided riders through picturesque landscapes at the edge of the Siberian Taiga and the Khangai...
First Slovenian Climbs Mongolia’s Highest Peak – Khuiten 4,374 m
The successful ascent of Khuiten Peak (4,374 m) in the Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains was completed between August 6–15, 2025.
During this expedition, Slovenian climber Manica Krump achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Slovenian mountaineer to reach the summit of Khuiten Peak, the highest point in Mongolia.
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