Epic Holiday Gift Guide: Guide Staff Recommendations
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The Holidays are coming up, and that means it is nearly time to shower the ones you love with awesome gear! With recommendations from our guide staff, this gear guide is here to help you choose something for all the adventure humans on your list. Plus – everyone loves a new pair of cozy merino […]
Eagle Hunters in Mongolia Explained
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Part rockstars, part craftsmen – the Eagle Hunters in Mongolia are an epic bunch of people. For many generations, the Eagle Hunters in Mongolia have lived and practiced their unique craft in the Altai Mountains; a rugged, isolated region in the western part of Mongolia. These days, the tradition of hunting with eagles is still […]
Fann Mountains Trekking: Photos from the Ancient Silk Road and Beyond
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Words and images by Epic founder Chris Lininger. When we from Western societies think about the past and where the important civilizations were located, the map in our collective mind’s eye tends to be quite narrow. We think of Rome, Athens, Carthage, Constantinople, and the like. But what if I told you that during its […]
Exploring Kyrgyzstan in Photos: The Land of Nomads
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Words and photographs by Epic founder, Chris Lininger As July rolled into August this season, I arrived in Bishkek to begin preparations for our 2023 Epic expedition in Kyrgyzstan. I was met by intense heat in the capital city as temperatures around the world also broke records left and right. Epic first came to Kyrgyzstan […]
Notes from the Field: K2 Base Camp Trek 2023
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Notes and Photos by Epic Expeditions founder Chris Lininger. June through August is go time for us in Pakistan. This summer, we had 3 diverse teams made up of people from 13 countries. Embarking on the K2 Base Camp Trek this year felt different. I feel that the world has finally and completely moved on […]
K2 Base Camp Trek Cost: Delivering Value While Maintaining Ethics
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Tucked away in the far reaches of the Karakoram range in Northern Pakistan lies the world’s second-highest mountain: K2. For people who love trekking and big mountains, the K2 Base Camp Trek is the ultimate bucket list trekking adventure. If you have been browsing the websites of different companies, you will see that the K2 […]
Is Pakistan Safe? What to Know Before Traveling
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A few times a season, we get asked by people keen on joining one of our adventures: “Is Pakistan Safe?”. The answer to that question usually involves a 10-minute conversation by phone with our adventure consultant staff. Pakistan is a beautiful, complex, and nuanced – as it the saftey question surrounding Pakistan. Despite what Western […]
Fueling Your Adventure: Probiotics for Travel and Hiking Nutrition
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Embarking on a thrilling hiking adventure or traveling to exotic destinations like Pakistan, Nepal, or India can be exhilarating, but it’s essential to prioritize your health and well-being while on the road – especially if the trip you are doing requires a degree of physicality. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in ensuring you have […]
When is the Best Time to Visit Madeira Island?
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If you have been following Epic, you might know that a majority of our staff including the founder of Epic are based here in Madeira Island. So why did we choose to make this tiny Portuguese Island our HQ? Well, it is pretty damn nice here year-round and for hiking or outdoor adventures; there is […]
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