Today, we’re pointing our compass toward a corner of the world that even lifelong travelers rarely reach: Mongolia’s far-western Altai Mountains.
A Land Beyond the Map
Out here, three countries—Russia, China, and Mongolia—collide in a tangle of snow-capped peaks and high-desert steppe. There are no cities. No highways. Just wind-polished valleys where Kazakh nomads still ride with golden eagles perched on their saddles.
Step off the jeep track and it feels like you’ve slipped through time: herders boiling tea over dung-fueled fires, felt-walled gers glowing under a Milky Way so bright it throws shadows on the ground.
But the real magic of the Altai is in the immensity. Valleys run for miles without a fence or power-line in sight. Glaciers spill between copper-colored ridges. You move, and the horizon just keeps unfolding.
Why Go by Fat Bike?
Because nothing matches the feeling of carving a line through that vastness under your own power—tires floating over sand, gravel, and the occasional snow patch. You travel light, see more than any vehicle can reach, and earn every downhill ribbon of single-track.
Add a mobile support crew (4×4 gear truck, cook, expedition guide) and you get a sweet paradox: total remoteness with none of the logistical headaches. You pedal KGs, not 30-KG duffels.
Who Will Love It?
Riders who would trade Wi-Fi for star-fields.
Photographers chasing big-sky light and Kazakh eagle hunters in full regalia.
Anyone who measures a trip in stories, not hotel stars.
If that sounds like you, keep reading—because we just opened the only 2026 departure.
FEATURED EXPEDITION
Western Mongolia Fat Biking Expedition
Date: July 19 – August 2, 2026
Group Size: 10 riders max
Price: US $5,995
14-day traverse of the Altai’s wildest valleys
Nomad homestays & ger camps—real cultural immersion
Fully supported: gear transport, chef-prepared meals, experienced expedition leader
Eagle-hunter encounter on Day 6 (bring your camera!)
“The farther you go into the Altai, the smaller you feel—and the bigger the adventure gets.”
Spots are limited to ten. If Mongolia has been lingering on your bucket list, this is the way to scratch it.
Hit reply if you’ve got questions—I’m always up for a chat about fat bikes, nomads, or which sleeping pad actually works at 9,000 ft.
Until then - keep exploring!
-Antonio
