On 8th February 2019, the 2nd Annual Dahabshiil Somaliland Marathon brought international runners from Finland, Norway, Sweden, France, UK, Netherlands, USA, Ethiopia and Djibouti. They joined runners from four provinces of Somaliland as well as Mogadishu and Kismayo to compete…
The Iraq Ski Rally took place for the 2nd year running last week. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions for competitors, there was a great turn out both from locals and international participants. The festival was hosted in Choman, a 3-4hour drive…
Untamed Borders co-founder James Willcox has been invited to join the board of Free to Run. Free to Run is an organisation that uses adventure sports, including running, to create safe spaces for women and develop female leadership in post-conflict…
Date: 13th July – 2nd August 2019 In July/August 2019 we will be heading to one of world's most remote corners for a first ascent climbing expedition. Our 21 day journey will visit one of the world’s least visited corners…
Ski Iraq 2019 Dates: 27th January - 4th February 2019 The trip will visit the region near Choman and Mt Halgurd. Areas we have identified from previous winter trips to the region as good for ski touring. This is the best region…
**Positioned now filled** Ever thought about making adventure travel a full-time job? Do you have skills in sales and marketing? We are currently looking for a full-time member of staff to join our small team. If you or someone you…
Untamed Borders founder James Willcox got an invite to visit Damascus in February this year. An offer he could not turn down. You can see some of his photos from Syria and Lebanon here.
The trek to K2 base camp and Concordia is a 14 day round trip from Skardu. One of the world's great treks. However, not everyone likes to walk so we arranged a helicopter trip for two guests earlier this year.…
Helping three US Army Captains return to Iraq and make a ski descent of the 3600 metre high Mt Halgurd was one of the trips we were most proud of organising this year. Their full Adventure Not War film can be seen…
Last month we took a group of 15 runners to compete in the third edition of the Marathon of Afghanistan - Afghanistan's only mixed gender sporting event. Here are a few snaps to give you an impression of their experience.…