Exchanging gifts is an important thing in the steppe culture, a way for them to feel you have become a part of their lives. Tim Cope cultureexchangefeel Change image and share on social
When you hear that howl alone at night in the forest, it's one of the most frightening sounds you'll ever hear. Tim Cope forestfrightenhear Change image and share on social
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 wider spaces, people bearing historical grudges with each other were separated by the muting qualities of distance. Tim Cope beardistancegrudge Change image and share on social
Reflective of the deep sense of gratitude and respect Mongolians reserved for wolves, there was a belief that only through wolves could the spirit of a deceased human be set free to go to Heaven. Tim Cope beliefdeceasedeep 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
I love the Altai Mountains. Crimea, despite all the conflict, is a remarkable place historically, culturally and physically. The mountains drop down into the sea. Porpoises swim in the shallows. Horses gallop through the grass. There are huge rocks, castles, caves. Tim Cope altaicastlecave share on social
In the initial stages of my journey, I was trying to travel too fast by horse by sticking to a 'five days on and two off' schedule. On the steppe, time is not measured by days, weeks or hours but the fall of the seasons and condition of the animals. Tim Cope animalconditionday 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
Gradually, I came to know my horses intimately. You go through every mood they experience and come to view the world much like a horse. Tim Cope experiencegraduallyhorse Change image and share on social
