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Altai Tavan Bogd Expedition
Western Mongolia's great mountain approach: about 180 km from Ölgii through Sagsai and Tsengel, up the Khovd river valley and into Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, to the base camp below the Potanin Glacier (about 14 km long, Mongolia's longest) and Khüiten Peak (4,356 m), the country's highest point. Expect gravel, riverbed tracks, sand and three to five river crossings, with Kazakh communities and petroglyphs along the way.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Best mid-June to mid-September, ideally July to early August. Snowmelt in late June and early July can make river crossings in the Khovd valley hip-deep and fast: walk them first, cross early in the day and never alone. Carry fuel, recovery gear and a satellite communicator.
Weather check
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48.9683, 89.9622
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- See the Potanin Glacier and Khüiten Peak
- Camp by Khoton and Khurgan lakes
- Visit Kazakh eagle-hunting families
- Find the Altai petroglyphs
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+2459 m
Total Descent
-1087 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
19.6
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.22
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 53.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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