July 25, 2017 Greg called in with great news from Mt. Khuiten in far western Mongolia. Summit! The strategy mentioned yesterday paid off.  Absolutely perfect climbing conditions. It was “calm and clear for as far as the eye could see”. Their plan was to make their way to back to High Camp to load up the […]

July 24, 2017 Have you ever stood in three countries at one time? Me neither! Greg checked in this morning to report that he and his team called an audible and opted to climb nearby Nairandal Peak (13,714ft.). They were slated to climb Nairandal Peak after Mt. Khuiten, but given the forecast and the visible […]

July 21, 2017 Well Greg woke me up again today with a sat phone call from Mongolia… I can’t tell if he is just ignoring the time zone difference or is enjoying waking me up every morning. Either way they’re having a blast! He reports that the team enjoyed an amazing 5.5hr hike to Base […]

July 20, 2017   Greg Vernovage called in this morning (his evening) to report he and his team arrived in Bayan-Ölgii without issue. The flight from Ulaanbaatar was just over 2 hours and the subsequent drive to Mt. Khuiten National Park was a bit long (6 hours) but generally pleasant. Along the drive over the […]

July 19, 2017 We had a fun day in Ulaanbataar today.  It started off with a visit and tour of the Gandantegchinlen Monastery where a 26.5 meter high statue of one of the main deities stands.  Very impressive.  After the Monastery, we strolled through the main square where Mongolia won its independence through peaceful protests in […]

July 18, 2017 Fellow guide Charlotte Austin, myself and all other members of the inaugural Mongolia/Mt. Khuiten Expedition arrived in Ulaanbaatar with their luggage!  It never gets old to have everyone arrive with their gear at the beginning of an expedition like this. After a few gear checks and a several naps, the Team kicked […]