FoundLost

22/03/2020

Test yourself on some of Earth's most exotic terrain. Northeastern Borneo's picturesque landscape transforms from dense jungle with criss-crossing rivers to rugged mountain topography.

19/03/2020

Nowadays getting salt only takes a trip to the supermarket, but for the Dusunic tribespeople of interior Sabah this was much more difficult.

Landlocked and surrounded by towering mountains, traders made a grueling 34km trek through dense jungle and rugged terrain to barter for salt at traditional markets along the coast of Northwestern Myanmar.

16/03/2020

Face of a cat, tail of a monkey, body of a bear and scent of buttered popcorn (yes, really)! Found deep in the Bornean jungle, the Binturong, or Bearcat, is the most interesting animal you've never heard of!

10/03/2020

Want to come face-to-face with Borneo's Man of the Forest, the endangered orangutan? Our 3-day Crocker Range expedition will bring you to one of the most remote corners of the Earth to witness our closest human relatives in their natural habitat.

What other animals will you encounter along the way? Come join us to find out. https://bit.ly/2vI0Uvb

07/03/2020

Can you imagine spending 3 days journeying into the oldest jungle in the world? At over 140 million years old, Borneo's jungles are home to a multitude of exotic animals and plants unique to the region. Unfortunately deforestation has cut down 50% of the jungle, putting Borneo's precious wildlife in danger of extinction.

By joining a FoundLost expedition, you help to support local guides, providing alternative sources of income to logging and protecting Borneo's lush jungles. Book your spot now. https://bit.ly/2vMteMN

06/03/2020

Challenge yourself in the Spine of Sabah. With four expeditions for you to join, we take you through Borneo’s tropical rainforests and mangroves to explore the dense jungle, mysterious tribes and some of the most precious and elusive wildlife left in the world.

Bookings close April 17th - reserve your spot on a life-changing FoundLost expedition now at https://bit.ly/2v0grGd.

03/03/2020

"Before the trip, I was nervous and scared that I wouldn’t be physically or mentally strong enough for something so extreme. After the trip, I know I am much stronger and regretful that I didn’t sign up sooner! Can’t wait for many more to come along and would highly recommend others to join in."

(Footsteps of Nomad Expedition Participant)

14/01/2020

Always wanted to take part in a life changing journey that takes you deep into nature? Look no further.

Designed as a first time jungle experience, our Crocker Range Jungle Crossing expedition teaches you the basics of jungle trekking while exposing you to Borneo’s diverse animal population. Over three days you’ll find yourself pushing through the rainforest and crossing rivers in search of wildlife in their native habitats.

Secure your spot on our FoundLost expedition before bookings close on January 31st!

01/01/2020

In 2018, FoundLost founder Christopher Schrader and Adventure Photographer Aidan Haynes became the first foreigners to complete and document an unsupported Spring Migration with Kazakh Nomads.

Over 2 weeks, the pair endured freezing temperatures and an exceptionally difficult migration due to climate change. Watch their experience here:

http://bit.ly/2EWWp0N

In this short documentary, I travel with a Kazakh Nomadic family through the Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia to help move their animals from Winter to Sp...

29/12/2019

"The jungle was epic. Over the course of 72 hours I was pushed mentally and physically like never before - and discovered a strength I didn't have. Without being so brutal, this expedition couldn't have been as transformative" - Ruben (Hong Kong)

Learn about one of the most challenging expeditions we offer at FoundLost, the Salt Trail. Trace a centuries old tribal trading route through the deepest and thickest part of North Eastern Myanmar.

http://bit.ly/35MPSl2

Challenge yourself to one of FoundLost's toughest expeditions in Borneo by following in the footsteps of the Tambunan people on the Salt Trail. Stretching over 34 km, this extremely challenging trek will bring you over mountains, across rivers, and through isolated tribes in the day, while nights wi...

27/12/2019

Thinking of doing something extraordinary in 2020? FoundLost expeditions will transform you and how you view the world, while taking you to the fringes of our planet.

Learn about our weekend expeditions, where within just 72 hours you could be galloping across the steppes of Mongolia, climbing peaks in North West Myanmar or cutting through Jungle in North Eastern Borneo

http://bit.ly/34HJsSQ

Because in the end, you won’t remember the times you spent at the office, queuing for avocado toast, or playing with your phone.

25/12/2019

What do you pack when you embark on a 3 day expedition to one of the toughest parts terrains on the planet?

Read our three day preparation and packing guide for jungle expeditions:

http://bit.ly/38YXQcN

While teeming with life and myriad vegetation, jungles represent the most extreme and hostile environments for human beings. It is especially important to be well-prepared physically, mentally and in your kit when doing any expedition in jungles and rainforest.

23/12/2019

In 2018, FoundLost explorer Terence disappeared deep into the Bornean jungle to find a tribe so elusive and mythical that 18th century Victorian colonists hailed them as the 'mystical forest dwellers' of Borneo. Today, they are the last of the Bornean nomads.

Over several weeks, Terence cut through jungle, crossed wild rivers - and, was totally taken back by what he discovered. His story spans death, beauty and a struggle for survival in one of the most remote parts of our planet. Get ready for an epic read:

http://bit.ly/397bxpQ

17/12/2019

In 2018, we brought a small group of explorers to Mongolia to investigate the impact of climate change on the environment and the livelihoods of the nomadic tribes. An intense 2 week expedition that included trekking across growing deserts to observe shrinking glaciers, find out from our explorers what it’s like to join a FoundLost expedition.

12/12/2019

Among the most remote parts of Mongolia, the western provinces of Olgii, Hovd, Uvs and Zavkhan are home to snow-capped mountains, arid deserts and endless grassy steppes.

For hundreds of years, nomadic families have migrated through this region rich in culture and history, yet isolated from the rest of the world.

03/12/2019

“Uncharted expeditions, there is the mystery...When someone tells you you shouldn't open the box, what are you going to do? You’ll open the box." - Christopher Schrader

A passion for exploring the extreme frontiers of our planet led to the creation of FoundLost, and drives each of the expeditions our explorers embark on.

Join our expedition waitlist now - https://bit.ly/2OLmDsL

Christopher Schrader returns from his exploration with a renewed sense of appreciation of the modern world, friends and family

03/12/2019

30/11/2019

This past weekend, FoundLost founder Chris Schrader and two expedition participants did a reconnaisance expedition in Chin State, North West Myanamar.

Over 3 days, they climbed its highest mountain and and become the first group of foreigners to trace a decade-old Hunter's trail that descended to several remote tribal villages. Not everything went to plan.

Watch this short documentary to see what happened!

If you want to join one of our upcoming expeditions - sign up on our website: https://foundlo.st

08/06/2019

Join author and explorer Faraz Shibli on an incredible expedition to walk for 9 days across the Gobi Desert. Taking place this coming August, you'll be guided by Faraz and his nomadic friends through the arid and stunning Mongolian Gobi Desert to its holiest Mountain, which you will climb.

https://foundlo.st/expedition/cross-the-gobi-desert

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Photo taken by Emmanuel Berthier

20/05/2019

Human beings are programmed to . It's deep within us. A primal instinct, pushing us forward. As an , you have to face the unknown. Embrace it. Ride into it headfirst. Whatever it holds. You can be more than you ever thought possible, that's all explorers do - change what we think is possible.

Photo captured by Ambassador Tom In't Veld , of our Founder Christopher Schrader, as he lead a 2018 expedition deep into the of

14/10/2018

Expedition members talk about their experience trekking 180 kilometers through the Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia and how they changed during the trip.

08/10/2018

13 FoundLost Expedition Participants trekked 180 kilometers through the Altai Mountains, Western Mongollia, to conduct climate change research on Potanin Glacier, as well as live with Kazakh and Tuvan Nomads.

This expedition was led by Christopher Schrader and photographed by Tom in 't Veld .

08/10/2018