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Sell your outdoor gear here

Last post by Florejan « Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:44 am
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by steven » Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:40 am
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If you have a tent, sleeping bag, ... you want to get rid of at the end of your Silk Road trip, this is the place. Just make a post with all the...

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Front rack Giant for sale for light bags (25 euro) Location bit vague because currently on the move. Kochor within 3 days or so. Osh in a week or...
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Fri Sep 09, 2022 4:44 am
Early Season Hiking

Last post by Christian77 « Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:02 am
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by bshearing » Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:59 pm

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Hi all! Hoping to travel through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan in the last three months of April. I'm hoping I can get some...

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For Uzbekistan, you can go hiking near Nurota. There are gorges you can connect with some low passes over steep ridges. It's possible to do...

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Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:02 am
Lenin Peak or Spanik Peak which is more favorable for a newbie?

Last post by Christian77 « Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:32 pm
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by Jacki » Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:27 pm

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Hi, I want to climb my first 7,000m peak and I found two best destinations one is Spantik peak in Pakistan and the second one is Lenin peak?
Which...

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I know just enough about climbing to know that you really need to ask this question on a forum dedicated to mountaineering... People here can give...

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Last post by Christian77
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:32 pm
How to check snow cover in the mountains of Central Asia

Last post by Christian77 « Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:59 pm

by Christian77 » Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:59 pm

People seem to be regularly asking this question here: will there be snow on the ground during my hike in Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan?

The mountains of...

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Last post by Christian77
Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:59 pm
How dangerous is Ala Kul Trek?

Last post by Christian77 « Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:50 pm
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by FelipeGonzalez » Mon Feb 13, 2023 11:22 am

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On my next trip to Kyrgyzstan in August 2023, I am motivated to trek the Ala Kul route, but I have doubts because I have read that it is dangerous...

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The only river crossing is a wide gentle stream. You will probably need to take off your boots and roll up your pants to your knees. All real river...

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Last post by Christian77
Mon Feb 13, 2023 6:50 pm
Carrying a knife

Last post by trikolka « Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:50 pm
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by IronChris » Wed Jan 25, 2023 9:37 am

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Hi guys,

I wonder if carrying a knife is a problem in Russia, Kazakhstan, Usbekistan and this region. I am talking from a normal, fix blade of about...

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my knife's blade was only 10 cm long, but I never had any problem carrying it with me all the time when travelling in Russia or any of the ...-stan...

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Last post by trikolka
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:50 pm
Local travel agency in Atyrau and Aktobe

Last post by Justynag « Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:38 pm

by Justynag » Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:38 pm

Hi, does anyone know lical travel agency in Aktau and Aktobe? I mean something like campit.kz or steppe_spirit in Almaty, not private, expensive jeep...

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Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:38 pm
Bears and wolves danger in Mongolia and Russia

Last post by Kalpazan « Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:53 am
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by LuckyBoy » Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:34 am

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Hi, I'm planning to ride a bicycle in solo from Beijing to Paris, I will pass by Mongolia and Russia, that would be my first time. Do you think there...

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There is a plenty of information on Internet on how to avoid these predators while in the wild. Most of them will not attack you unless they are...

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Last post by Kalpazan
Tue Oct 04, 2022 9:53 am
Bike Friendly Airlines

Last post by trikolka « Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:32 am
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by 04Morley » Mon Oct 18, 2021 7:49 am

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Hi all, I'm currently in Bishkek, looking to fly out with my bike, preferably to SE Asia. Does anyone know any airlines who charge reasonably for...

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I also travelled several times on Turkish Airlines and would recommend them as bike-friendly.

I always paid, generally from 50 to 90 € depending on...

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Last post by trikolka
Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:32 am
Good place for cycling and hiking early in the season?

Last post by trikolka « Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:07 pm
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by velowallah » Mon Aug 22, 2022 11:29 pm

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I'm planning a cycling trip in the Kyrgystan Tian Shan in July, but since I'll have many months off next year, I'm wondering if there's somewhere I...

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I can't say it's great for cycling, because basically, there is one decent road, and only a couple of rough side roads, but once I cycled in early...

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Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:07 pm
Camping gear availability in Bishkek

Last post by Floris « Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:52 pm
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by AndrewRogerson » Sat Jun 06, 2015 1:31 pm

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I'm about to enter Kaz over the next couple of weeks, and will be working my way down to the Pamir Highway.

Looking to pick up a stove relatively...

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Hi, I'm looking for a camping (air) mattress either in Kochkor or Naryn. Anyone experience with that? A yoga mattress is also fine, its only for a...

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Last post by Floris
Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:52 pm
Cycling the silk road with (pea)nut allergy

Last post by trikolka « Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:47 pm
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by halcyon » Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:51 pm

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Hi everyone,
My partner and I have started planning our next trips, and working up to a round the world cycling trip somewhere in the next few years,...

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my answer may be late, I did not see this post before. Nuts are not common in everyday food in Central Asia. They are more common in Iran, but in any...

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Last post by trikolka
Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:47 pm
Bivvying in The Stans in Aug/Sept

Last post by cat_hag « Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:47 am
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by Teddy B » Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:14 am

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Hi Everyone,

rather than camping with a tent I like to bivvy , and so have several questions:

1. What temps can I expect at this time of the year...

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I think any of the Sportmasters in Astana should have cheap pegs.

Or buy online from Decathlon Kaz and have them posted to your hotel.

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Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:47 am
Camping gas or fuel in Uzbekistan

Last post by Matt « Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:18 pm
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by Evelyn » Sun Jun 10, 2018 1:29 pm

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Hi,

In July, we will do some trekking in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (Fann Mountains), with our tent and camping stove.

Do anyone know if we can buy...

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This shop has gas canisters, 70,000 som for 230g and 100,000 for 450g. Friendly owner.

210 Султанали Машхадий, tashkent

+998712692327

Hello,...

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Last post by Matt
Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:18 pm
Is hiking solo in Tajikistan/Kygryzstan in May/June safe?

Last post by raspberrysoda « Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:11 pm
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by raspberrysoda » Sun Jan 30, 2022 3:50 pm
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Hi everyone, I'm planning on hiking in TJ and KZ at the following places in the following dates, and wanted to ask if it's safe for a solo...

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thank you so much.
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Last post by raspberrysoda
Thu Feb 10, 2022 4:11 pm
Railbiking silk road?

Last post by Milad « Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:04 pm
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by bezdomny » Sun Nov 02, 2014 11:44 am

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Hi, wanted to put a question to the forum if anyone knows about how heavily trafficked the railways are and if there are any abandoned railways that...

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You should also, always keep in mind that there may be freight trains on any line, including those closed to passenger services (e.g. Osh - Andijan)....

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Last post by Milad
Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:04 pm
Trek from Jiseu to Ravmed

Last post by nickd « Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:41 pm
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by willywins » Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:58 pm

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Hi guys do you know if its possible to hike from the village of Jiseu to Ravmed valley crossing the Ravmed pass, without guide? any gpx to help us?...

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In the map there are 2 passes between Jizew and Rawmed valleys: 3745m (Jizew pass) and 4252m (Tachkargoukutal pass)
I tried the first one, from Jizew...

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Last post by nickd
Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:41 pm
Favorable temperature for camping and dog

Last post by mazeno « Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:36 pm
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by Nehale » Sun Jun 28, 2020 7:49 pm
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I am planning to ride my bicycle from Greece to Mongolia, starting in the winter of 2021. I will be cycling with my 11 kg dog, that sits in a box...

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you won
especially if the dog will wear shoes
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Last post by mazeno
Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:36 pm
Hiking day trip in Khujand

Last post by nickd « Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:32 pm
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by IsabelleT14 » Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:21 pm

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Hello,

We are traveling to Khujand, and are interested in a day hike. Does anyone have experience or knowledge about where to hike during the day...

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There are few trails in Mogoltau mountains, just north of Khujand, marked on soviet maps. Its possible to hike either across the passes between...

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Last post by nickd
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:32 pm
Camping gas/fuel in Dushanbe Q&A

Last post by nickd « Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:06 pm
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by Hugo » Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:38 am
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Hi all!

We are looking for fuel for our trangia burner in Dushanbe. It can work either with Bio Ethanol (now available in Tadjikistan? Methylated...

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I saw gas canisters at Sultoni Kabir market a week ago, 30 and 35 somoni, its aerosol type of gas bottle, so maybe requires adaptor
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Last post by nickd
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:06 pm
Valley of Flower Park map (India)

Last post by bamboo « Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:19 pm
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by bamboo » Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:58 pm

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Hi,

I want to hike the valley of flower solo since the tour is quite expensive. I can't find much information to do the hike solo. Where can I get...

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Hi steven,

Thanks for your reply. I found information from Tripadvisor :)

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Last post by bamboo
Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:19 pm
Are hiking trails obvious in Tajikistan?

Last post by Julia « Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:32 pm
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by dude » Mon Jul 22, 2019 1:48 pm

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I'm generally pretty good at following trails and I like to keep my gear to a minimum.

I'm planning many treks in various areas of Tajikistan (only...

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OsmAnd (need to pay for some features) or LocusMap (free) apps.

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Last post by Julia
Tue Sep 01, 2020 1:32 pm
Heli/ cat-ski Ridder

Last post by steven « Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:12 am
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by serdvc » Sun Jun 14, 2020 1:41 pm

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Hi there,

Does any one have any info on those activities?

On the site it mentions 2 place have catski, although I can only find East Pole near...

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I think the best thing you can do is contact them yourself. It's really a matter of talking to people and finding out what is possible. There is no...

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Last post by steven
Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:12 am
Camping gas/fuel in Khorog Q&A

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:42 pm
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by wouterjdv » Sun Sep 15, 2019 3:29 pm

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PECTA in Khorog has cannisters. We also left our full and unused ones at their office, hoping to make someone happy.

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There are separate forum threads on finding camping gas in
* Panjakent:
* Khorog:
* Dushanbe:
* Samarkand
* Tashkent

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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:42 pm
Where to buy camping gas in Panjakent?

Last post by steven « Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:41 pm
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by milena » Mon Jul 22, 2019 12:35 pm

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Hi,

following the topic - do you know if there is an option to get gas cartridge in Panjakent / Artuch Camp?

Cheers,
Milena

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There are separate forum threads on finding camping gas in

* Panjakent:
* Khorog:
* Dushanbe:
* Samarkand
* Tashkent

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Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:41 pm

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