Mongolia - Altai Mountains

 

Let's follow Harman Hoek on a silent hike in western Mongolia through the Altai Mountains. Hoek explains:

I stayed with a family in the Ulaankhus Valley, documenting their life in traditional Gers and filming the construction of a second Ger they built for family visiting. We also visited a local Naadam family to experience Mongolia’s national festival and its deep cultural traditions. From Altai Tavan Bogd National Park we set out across the Potanin Glacier to climb Khüiten Peak, the highest mountain in Mongolia, a remote summit on the border with China. After the ascent I continued solo through the Altai Mountains, hiking the White River Valley, Takhilt Pass and Bear Valley.

 Interesting cultural traditions and dramatic, beautiful landscapes to boot.  Full screen!