Our third trip ultra-peak stands before us, but it’s still too distant for a day hike. We strive to find a route to the steeper slope. Satellite images show a few car tracks, but they aren’t clear and often disappear. In the evening, we drive until the 4G internet from the nearest village weakens, then…
Trip: Mongolia Ranges 2023
Myangan Yamaat
Yesterday, we attempted to reach the Myangan Yamaat peak from the east but failed, as detailed in the previous account. There is no such thing as bad that does not lead to good. Upon retracing our steps, we discovered something promising: on one of the maps, we spotted a camp 3.5 km west of the…
Myangan Yamaat – Attempt
A few hours before sunset, we arrive at one of the valleys on the east side, which, according to the map, starts and will lead us to the summit. So, we believe that if we follow this valley or river and later climb some slopes or ridges, we will reach the summit. However, some questions…
Ich-Tevsh-Ula
The drive is long but never dull, especially when you’re playing ‘Name That Peak!’ along the way. Ich-Tevsh-Ula? Sounds like a spell, but it’s one of the peaks. Despite its tongue-twisting name, it’s at least a P200. But who’s counting? Oh, we were. After the climb, we proudly stamped it as P202. Likely, with a…
Peak 1158, Bulgan
After reaching Peak 1156, Rob heads northwest towards Peak 1158, while I return to the car. I drive a few kilometers before we meet again at the col. The new peak seems easier and less steep than the previous one. We drive a bit further, park the car, and then decide to split up again:…
Peak 1156, Bulgan
Yesterday, we tried to cross the Gobi Desert. However, a sandstorm surprised us, obscuring our view of the road ahead. We stopped and asked road construction workers for directions, seeking guidance. Their multiple route suggestions only added to our confusion. Consequently, we decided to drive back 150 km to Dalanzadgad. Today, we’re traveling from Dalanzadgad…
Dund Sayhni Nuru
The road from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad is paved and generally in decent condition. Approximately a hundred kilometers of the route have some potholes, but overall, the travel speed remains relatively high. We procure food supplies near the airport early in the morning and drive a couple of hundred kilometers to Mandalgobi, where we find one…
Tsetseegün Uul
Rob misses his flight due to the new modern scale and check-in system at Heathrow Airport. They’re doing a little extra math, adding phantom kilograms to his luggage. Ultimately, Rob is correct and British Airways is at fault. But do companies like these truly care? Evidently not. What a shame. On the positive side, I…
Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
Behold the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, the world’s tallest equestrian metalwork, standing proudly at 130 feet! Situated on the banks of the Tuul River, it’s not only a tribute to the great Khan, but also marks the spot where he is said to have found a glittering golden whip. Facing his birthplace, the statue sits…