Jan Bakker
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Tajikistan, Afghan Wakhan Corridor, Iraqi Kurdistan Lebanon, Uganda
After having travelled to many mountain regions on this planet, I developed a special relationship with the Pamirs, both the Tajik and the Afghan side. The stark, wild landscape combined with the warm, welcoming Pamiri people keeps drawing me back to these magical mountains.
Short Biography
After having travelled to many mountain regions on this planet, I developed a special relationship with the Pamirs, both the Tajik and the Afghan side. The stark, wild landscape combined with the warm, welcoming Pamiri people keeps drawing me back to these magical mountains. I work in the region as a trekking guide and organise trekking and climbing expeditions. I feel this underrated mountain range deserves more and positive attention. That is my motivation to shout my love for the Pamirs from the roof tops by publishing magazine articles. In November 2018 my first trekking guide to Tajikistan was published by Cicerone Press. Currently I reside in Uganda where I explore the wonderful the various volcanoes and mountain ranges on foot and by mountain bike.
Professional Activities
Trekking guide in remote, difficult to travel mountain regions like the Afghan Wakhan Corridor, Iraqi Kurdistan and the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda
Recent Publications
Book “Trekking in Tajikistan” in November 2018, Cicerone Press
Article “Afghanistan Adventure” in March 2015 edition, Trek and Mountain
Article “A short walk in Afghanistan” October 2014, Sidetracked Online Magazine
Article “Finding Solace on the roof of Iraq” March 2019, Sidetracked Online Magazine