After spending the night in Bayankhongor, we hit the road towards the next ultra-prominent peak, yet the allure of Tariani Bogd, a mere 133-meter prominence bump close to the road, tempts us into a detour. Calling it a hike might be a stretch since we ambitiously attempt to drive to the top, but reality—and physics—soon set in, leading us to park and walk the last bit, less than a kilometer, to the summit. There, a modest cairn forest awaits, its beauty understated against the vast desert views, lacking any other notable features.
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Our visit is brief: a quick climb, a short pause for measurements, and an even quicker descent before we continue our journey towards Hasgat Khairkhan Uul. It’s a welcome break in our peak-bagging saga because even avid peak baggers deserve a breather now and then.