Jan Bakker
About Jan
Jan develops and promotes underrated and underexposed adventure destinations through his work as an expedition leader, guidebook author and outdoor tourism consultant in places like Iraqi Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Uganda, where he currently lives with his family.
- Based: Uganda
- Creative skills: Photography, Writing
- Interests: Climbing, Mountaineering
When I plan to climb a mountain or a trek, it should be remote, obscure and almost unknown. I live for the exploration side of expeditions like these.
Recent articles from Jan
Story • Jan Bakker • Dec 15, 2022
Connecting The Dots of The Pamir Trail
An exploratory trek along the southern Pamir mountains to create a long distance hiking trail across Tajikistan
Story • Jan Bakker • Jul 27, 2022
Dusty Trails and Hidden Waterways
Bikerafting the wetlands of Mabamba Bay
Story • Jan Bakker • Jul 21, 2020
A Muddy Walk through the Mountains of the Moon
Tales from deep within the UNESCO listed Rwenzoris mountain range.
Story • Jan Bakker • Mar 03, 2020
Jigsaw of Broken Slate
Exploratory climbing on the roof of Azerbaijan
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