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Sell your outdoor gear here

Last post by alejandroewi « Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:09 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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Trekking poles and sleeping bag for sale in Almaty. I’ll be here until September 8th. Please message me privately if interested. Thanks!
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Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:09 am
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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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
Favorable temperature for camping and dog

Last post by mazeno « Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:39 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
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Last post by mazeno
Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:39 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 or fuel in Uzbekistan

Last post by Orblin « Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:25 am
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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

Sadly it...

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Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:25 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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Last post by steven
Mon Feb 24, 2020 5:41 pm
Current snow conditions in Ridder

Last post by steven « Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:17 am
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by Ecotrail » Wed Feb 05, 2020 12:54 pm

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Anybody have any current information about snow conditions in the Ridder area. We are currently in the Russian Altai and finding it quite variable....

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Best thing to do for real local knowledge: find people on Instagram from Ridder and message them.

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Last post by steven
Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:17 am
Climate in Kyrgyz Tian Shan in summer?

Last post by steven « Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:21 am
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by velowallah » Fri Jan 31, 2020 6:33 pm

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I'm considering a bike trip in the Tian Shan of Kyrgystan, south of Issyk Kul and towards Naryn and Chatyr Kul, and wondering how much rain I can...

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From my personal experience: it hardly ever rains in summer on the plains. Of course, in the high mountains, there are more downpours. These are...

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Last post by steven
Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:21 am
Silk route and kitesurfing

Last post by Lovetheworld « Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:28 pm
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by Fox3000 » Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:38 pm

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Hi, anyone some inspiring ideas regarding kitesurfing on the Silk route starting in Spain and then via Italy, Greece and Turkey to Iran?
It would so...

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We have been to the south coast of Iran, the Persian Gulf. I guess it sucks for surfing, because the see is very quite and little wind.
We are not...

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Last post by Lovetheworld
Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:28 pm
Packrafting

Last post by steven « Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:17 am
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by BMmonty » Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:53 am

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Hi after any info on potential packrafting trips in Central Asia (Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan).

We will be there in June 2020 and thinking about taking...

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Yeah, most of the water is pretty steep in Central Asia. I think in Kyrgyzstan Boom gorge and Chong Kemin are definitely partly doable, these are the...

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Last post by steven
Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:17 am
Climbing Venues & Groups - Uzbek

Last post by martinrlyons « Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:26 pm
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by martinrlyons » Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:35 pm

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Hi,

I’m a keen climber (outdoor & indoor, trad/sport/bouldering) and am moving to Uzbekistan (Tashkent) soon.

I’d be grateful if anyone with...

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Thanks, will check it out and let you know what I find and learn from being there!

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Last post by martinrlyons
Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:26 pm
Trekking in Alay, Kyrgyzstan: Questions and trek reports

Last post by victoriareali « Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:44 am
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by steven » Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:18 am

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Your questions and trek reports of treks in the Alay region of southern Kyrgyzstan are most welcome below. We gather up all information at Trekking...

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hi, does anyone went to travelers pass in these days? i read some yurts are closed but i want to know if i can get there and go back to somwhere in...

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Last post by victoriareali
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:44 am
Fann Mountains or Alay mountains (or other)

Last post by hb1292859 « Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:49 pm
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by hb1292859 » Sun May 05, 2019 7:56 pm
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What is in your eyes the best area for trekking in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan?

I am planning a trip that starts in Uzbekistan (Samarkand) and then...

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Hi Steven,

keep it that way. Fan Mountain Travel is a horrible company. They stood me up at Artuch. I had to arrange transportation back to...
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Last post by hb1292859
Thu Oct 03, 2019 3:49 pm
Searching for camping gear/gas in Samarkand!

Last post by caxopog « Mon Aug 26, 2019 5:49 pm
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by lostcanuck » Sat May 04, 2019 7:39 am

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Hey there!

I'm currently in Samarkand with plans to travel through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan over the next three weeks. Given my desire to do a fair...

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Hi!

Have the same question as Milena
We're heading to Samarkand in 2 weeks and i can't find any info about camping gas in Samarkand : (

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Last post by caxopog
Mon Aug 26, 2019 5:49 pm
'Big' Chimgan and Gumkal Canyon

Last post by steven « Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:21 am
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by Will1981 » Fri Aug 09, 2019 4:57 pm

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Hi,

Hoping somebody knows some details about 'Big' Chimgan near Tashkent. I'm hoping to hike up it in a few days, but am not sure if it is just a...

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Can you tell us more after you've gone up? I have never been myself.

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Last post by steven
Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:21 am
Buying a water filter in Almaty or Tashkent?

Last post by jacoblab1 « Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:22 am
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by Irisz » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:31 am

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Hi guys!
Does anyone have advice on where (and which ?) to buy a water filter in Almaty or Tashkent? Since I've read it's recommended for the pamir...

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I don't bother with a filter while travelling. Consider just buying some purification tablets - cheap, lightweight, and you can buy them at most...

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Last post by jacoblab1
Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:22 am
Tick repellent (DEET) in Tashkent, Samarkand or Penjikent?

Last post by Vombatszombat « Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:40 am

by Vombatszombat » Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:40 am

Hi All,

We (me and my husband) just arrived to Tashkent and are planning to move on to the Fann Mountains in the next few days. We forgot to bring...

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Last post by Vombatszombat
Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:40 am
Trekking Yagnob and Rasht Valley - Bears

Last post by mazeno « Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:54 am
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by Markus » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:15 pm

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Hello,

we want to do a hike in the Yagnob Valley and one in the Rasht Valley. These are the treks:

Are bears there a problem for hikers? I...

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in rasht much more than bears you should be afraid of landmines - although there are signs.

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Last post by mazeno
Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:54 am
How much water for trekking in Tajikistan?

Last post by mazeno « Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:34 am
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by dude » Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:44 pm

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I'm planning several multi-day hikes in various places of Tajikistan in August and I have two remaining questions:

- Can you expect streams along...

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in august eastern pamir is very dry.

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Last post by mazeno
Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:34 am
Lenin Peak: Solo climbers & partners

Last post by steven « Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:18 am
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by pflynt » Wed May 29, 2019 8:55 am

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Im looking to attempt to summit Lenin Peak July or early August, and would rather not do it solo. Are there any other solo mountaineers that want to...

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Locking this thread.

If you want to find partners for climbing Lenin Peak, make a post in the KG travel sharing forum:

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Last post by steven
Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:18 am
Almaty - Issyk-Kul trek

Last post by steven « Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:57 am

by steven » Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:57 am

Hi Steven,

didn't find anything in the forum, so pls excuse my email. Kazakh friends told me like 15 years ago that they did this trek in the 90s,...

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Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:57 am

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