Into the Mongolian Altai: Photo Diary + Field Notes
Words by Epic founder, Chris Lininger. Photos by Chris and contributions by Scott Rolfson. Nearly a year to the day after I laid the foundation for a brand new expedition to the mythical Altai region in Western Mongolia, the stage was set and the players finally assembled. It was suddenly go-time in the Steppes. Running […]
10 Essential Items for Women on the K2 Base Camp Trek
Dialing in your gear for a big-time hiking trip like the K2 Base Camp Trek can make or break your experience. There are a lot of items to consider and certain things that you might take for granted at sea level might prove to be worth their weight in gold in the mountains. Camping for […]
Of Ice and Mountains: Trekking to K2 Summer 2024 Photo Dispatch
Pakistan season. For us here at Epic – no other destination we travel to is quite like it. For months and months in advance of the first departure, we are preparing for what feels like at once our Super Bowl with a little bit of Spartan battle preparation thrown in. This year we have more […]
Visa Requirements for Bolivia: Everything You Need to Know
As you begin to prepare for your trip to Bolivia, you will need to consider something important visa requirements for Bolivia based on your nationality: One quick Google search into this topic and soon you will discover a lot of incorrect or unhelpful information. Luckily, getting a visa for Bolivia is not complicated but there are a […]
Beautiful Bolivia: Behind the Scenes on an Epic Research Trip
Words by Epic Expeditions founder, Chris LiningerPhotos by Chris Lininger and Max Nelson In May 2024, three of us from Epic Expeditions headed down to South America with duffel bags full of gear and one goal in mind: to develop a brand new trip that was unique, badass, and an all around good time. We […]
Battling Altitude Sickness in Bolivia: A Hiker’s Guide
If you ask someone who has just been traveling in Bolivia how their trip was – it is all but guaranteed that at some point during the conversation, the topic of altitude will come up. Bolivia is one of the most underrated countries in the world for adventure activities like hiking and mountaineering – this […]
When is the Best Time to Visit Mongolia?
Mongolia is one of the most fascinating countries we travel to for a variety of reasons. This vast country is steeped in deep cultural traditions, was once the main vein of the greatest empire in history, and has some of the most epic landscapes for hiking and general adventuring you will find anywhere. But due […]
Photo Dispatch: Epic Himalayan Expedition (Spring 2024)
Words and photographs by Epic founder, Chris Lininger They say nothing is sweeter than a redemption expedition. Or at least right now, I am saying that. Back in October 2023, I suffered a broken foot while walking for a coffee in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu. Being that I was set to lead our group […]
Trekking Fitness: Preparing for a Multi-day Trek
As with anything in life, the preparation and training you put in to achieve a big goal will only benefit you when “go time” comes. Preparing your body for the mountains is not something that can be achieved overnight. A simple, yet effective training program is all about consistency and what feels right for each […]
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