In English we often use the word "yurt" for the ger, this practical and typical Mongolian dwelling. Yurt is, in fact, a Turkic word that has been exported via Russian to many different languages. Our camps are semi-permanent or completely mobile. We move our equipment, as we ride or trek, by yaks, camels or horses.
If the terrain is easy, traditional wooden carts are used, and a ger is added to the mobile camp unit for use as mess tent.
A ger is assembled within half an hour by four people. Its design is collapsible and unique, and helping to erect it is part of the cultural experience of our trips. A stove is usually placed in the middle.
