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We arrange a small number of fixed date trekking trips each year to some of the best and most original routes in Central Asia. We also can arrange private trekking trips for individuals or groups to almost all of the…

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We organise packages to some of the world’s most unusual marathons including Afghanistan, Somaliland, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Mogadishu. At all of these events, we either help support the race itself or support local runners. So by taking part you…

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Untamed Borders was the original ski company in Afghanistan and was the first company to run ski trips to Afghanistan, way back in 2011. We have been asked to arrange travel packages by the organisers of the Afghan Ski Challenge…

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Tag: ski touring Iraq

Taking off-piste to new heights: ski touring in Iraq

7th, Sep

All is quiet on the slopes of Mt Halgurd, Iraq’s highest peak – but not for long. Towering at 3,607m high in Iraqi Kurdistan’s Zagros…

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The Iraq Ski Rally 2019 features in local news

5th, Feb

The Iraq Ski Rally took place for the 2nd year running last week. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions for competitors, there was a great turn out…

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Adventure Not War – full film available to watch now

25th, Nov

Helping three US Army Captains return to Iraq and make a ski descent of the 3600 metre high Mt Halgurd was one of the trips…

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Successful First Descent of Iraq’s Highest Peak

17th, Apr

Last month we guided a group of US veterans in Iraq who completed a successful first ski descent of Iraq's highest peak, Mt. Halgurd. A…

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