Discover Mongolia: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Sandwiched between China to the south and Russia to the north, the land-locked nation of Mongolia is the most sparsely populated state in the world. With just 3 million inhabitants, the country is mostly populated by great grassy steppes, the vast Gobi Desert, and rugged mountains. Its natural beauty forms the ideal playground for experiencing, whether it’s skiing in the wilderness or trekking through its high valleys.

**Centuries of skiing **

The origins of skiing are said to date back to the nomads of Altai, before some people crossed the Bering strait into the Americas. So skiing is deep at the core of Mongolian culture. And with such a sparse population density, the rugged mountains topped with fresh snow are almost completely ungroomed and untouched, leaving vast tracks of slopes waiting to be explored and conquered. The Altai Mountains also hold the highest point of the while country, Khuiten Peak.

Scattered treasures and ruins

Hike along beautiful valleys and incredible steppes and Mongolia rewards you with rewarding cultural treasure. One example is the ruins of Karakorum, once the capital of the great Mongol Empire that stretched from the Central Europe in the west all the way to the Sea of Japan in the east. The 13th century capital is one of the most important cities in the entire history of Mongolia, which was located along the Silk Road, and is set in the stunning UNESCO-protected Orkhon Valley.

Wandering way of life

Approximately one third of Mongolians still practice an ancient nomadic tradition, which has largely been left untouched by the outside world. They work the land as pastoral herders before moving on to the next location. Hiking through these lands takes you through a journey through space and time, discovering an ancient way of life that is preserved in the present.

The climate of Mongolia is hot in the summer months and extremely cold during winter months. With over 250 sunny days per year, the county’s nickname is the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky.

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Visit in the winter months between December and February for prime skiing conditions. And visit between June and September for climbing and hiking.