Tien Shan: Camp is set up

Update from our snow leopard volunteer project to the Tien Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan

Greetings from Bishkek. Expedition base is now ready for our first group of participants. At an altitude of almost 3000 m, the weather at camp is much cooler at night, around 4 degree celcius and warm during the day, the air is clear and snow is thawing from the surrounding peaks. There has been some rain making for a more interesting approach by vehicles (especially the truck).

Emil, Johnny and myself (Darran)- expedition scientist and both leaders are back in hot and hazy Bishkek collecting the last of the supplies. There will be ample wildlife spotting opportunities from the vehicle as we a approach camp, on the drive out we had a pair of Hoopoe follow the vehicle!

We look forward to meeting the first group of expeditioners in Bishkek tomorrow morning and traveling to the remote Tien Shan mountains. The drive will take approximately 10 hours, a packed lunch will be provided. In the meantime, don’t forget to grab any last minute supplies today before meeting 8am sharp tomorrow morning.

Update from our Kyrgyzstan expedition to the Tien Shan mountains, volunteering in snow leopard conservation.