Meeting Australian mountaineer and author Tim Macartney-Snape when I was 16 in 1994 had a big impact on me. His ascent of Everest from sea to summit captured my imagination. Tim Cope ascentaustralianauthor Change image and share on social
In Khazak culture, historically, if any traveller comes riding from a long way, there is an obligation to take him into your home. For the first three days, the host doesn't even have the right to ask his name, his destination or his business. Tim Cope businesscultureday share on social
Finding shelter with nomads in the desert during summer was a matter of survival for me and my animals. Tim Cope animaldesertfind Change image and share on social
Ultimately, it's a sense of camaraderie and friendship with local people that is core to my journeys. Tim Cope camaraderiecorefriendship Change image and share on social
In two and a half years' trekking across central Asia, I'd become attuned to the late autumn conditions when the hazards of winter can blow in under the cover of darkness. Tim Cope asiaattuneautumn Change image and share on social
Much of my journey in Kazakhstan was about understanding the legacy of the Soviet times and finding out what remained of nomadic. Tim Cope findjourneykazakhstan Change image and share on social
If you want to make the most of travel to Russia, it is better to leave tight plans and preconceptions behind and just enjoy the journey. Tim Cope enjoyjourneyleave Change image and share on social
I wanted to know what it would be like to get on a horse and ride all the way west to Europe and take a look back at my own culture through the eyes of a nomad. Tim Cope backcultureeurope Change image and share on social
Steve Fossett and I would share a common belief that it is possible and good to challenge yourself to the extreme. Tim Cope beliefchallengecommon Change image and share on social
I think the nomads really give us inspiration about how we can live in harmony with our environment. Tim Cope environmentgiveharmony Change image and share on social