If you were to travel into the Altai Mountains of Central Asia, you'd want to bring insulated, waterproof boots and plenty of warm clothing. And you'd want to bring a camera. This elevated ecoregion has an arctic character, with extremely cold winter temperatures and vegetation typical of the northern tundra. But it's also an amazingly scenic spot with clear rivers, patches of forests and meadows, and some of the rarest and most treasured wildlife on Earth, including the snow leopard.
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