Overview
In Mongolia, one is quickly swept away by the endless green steppes, the heartiness of the Kazakh nomads and the Altai Mountains' rolling landscapes. Mt. Khuiten, straddling the corners of three countries (Russia, China and Mongolia), beckons the adventurous. We travel by jeep to the Altai range, a gorgeous journey, crossing a golden, vast and barren landscape, with rainbows in the horizon, drifting further into one of the last remote regions on earth. This remarkable journey is punctuated by the gentle hospitality of the Kazakh nomads.

This expedition is designed for both climber and trekker. Climbers attempt Mt. Khuiten, the highest mountain in Mongolia, while trekkers explore the remote regions near Base Camp. Both trekkers and climbers attempt the non-technical Malchin peak.
Khuiten Peak (14,350ft/4375m)
Malchin Peak (13,655ft/4163m) (trekking peak)

Our expedition takes place in the Western province of Bayan Olgii, in the Tavan Bogd Range. Here we visit with nomadic shepherds then head to the snow capped, glaciated peaks of the Altai. Geographically, much of the highlands are defined by green pastures with fox, bear, lynx and falcons inhabiting the lower regions. The Mongolian countryside possesses a wide array of indigenous flora and fauna including, yak, horse, sheep and the Bactrian double-humped camel. Our expedition is supported by ponies and we camp throughout the countryside. We visit and overnight in gers, traditional felt-covered nomadic homes. With luck, we may have the opportunity to interact with traditional falconers.

All expeditions begin in the capital Ulaan Baatar. Raw, exciting and diverse, Ulaan Baatar stands as a border to the great expanse of the Gobi desert. Home to the infamous Chinggis (Genghis) Khan, Ulaan Baatar is a noted Buddhist capital that merges traditional monasteries with a new Democratic spirit. We begin this expedition by attending the renowned Naadam festival, Mongolia's traditional Olympics. After attending Naadam and visiting the museums and monasteries, we fly across the country to the Altai region of Western Mongolia and begin our expedition in the land of Kazakh nomads and caravans. This unique Mongolian journey is designed for the adventurous spirit.

PREREQUISITES

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Climbers should have completed our 6-day training course

or have equivalent experience. It is a moderately technical, glaciated climb and requires climber has a good comfort level on crampons. The requirement is also based on our desire to have similarly skilled team members. There are no prerequisites for Trekkers.

Physical Conditioning
In the best interest of personal safety, success and team compatibility, adequate training and excellent physical condition is required. Climbers and Trekkers need to be in excellent physical condition for both personal enjoyment and to be an integral team member. We encourage you to contact us so that we may assist you in developing a training program that meets your particular needs. Comprehensive training information can be found here.

Environmental Responsibility
Alpine Ascents is deeply committed to maintaining ecosystems at home and around the world. With each expedition, trek and course, we not only attempt to leave the environment as we found it, but strive to assist the local population in protecting the land and people indigenous to that region. Alpine Ascents reaches for the highest ethical business practices at home and abroad. Each staff member is dedicated to environmentally sound alpine ascents.

At Alpine Ascents environmental stewardship remains one of our core values and we take Leave No Trace ethics and practices very seriously. The mountains are our home and we are unwilling to sacrifice their preservation for human objectives. On every one of our courses and climbs we teach and follow the environmentally appropriate Leave No Trace principals and practices.

Over the years, with the assistance of our Sherpa teams, we have stepped up efforts to clean Mt. Everest. Our Wag Bag® program made a pioneering step in human waste management for the National Park System and Forest Service in the North Cascades. On Aconcagua, we pioneered a waste removal system on our climbs, utilizing the WAG Bag® system. And we continue our on-going maintenance and minimal impact plans wherever we guide. We believe that given the proper information most people will do all they can to help protect and maintain the environment. Alpine Ascents is committed to developing safe, self-reliant and environmentally conscious mountaineers.

Private Groups
We regularly organize private climbsfor individuals, corporate groups, families and friends. We encourage you to book these climbs early as we are often able to cater these climbs to group-specific desires. Please contact our office to further discuss the benefits of private courses.

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