For this great adventure we were picked up by our New Milestone Tour driver at a central location, there were 10 of us in our group. The two minivans were clean and very comfortable for the drive to the festival. The driver had minivans stocked with water and snacks, which was a nice touch. Ganbold "Teddy" and Solongo, met us at the central location to make sure we were all in cars headed for the festival and then they were at the entrance to the event, along with another guide, Uyanga, when we arrived. The event was truly Mongolian with the Eagle Hunters riding down the mountain on horse back with their eagles. We were able to get right next to each hunter and their eagle. The event was well organized and run well. New Milestone escorted us to the large ger where we were served a traditional Mongolia meal, with a pleasant twist for our vegetarian friends. After lunch and before the closing ceremony, Teddy took us all to the eagle hunter's gers and we were able to hold an eagle like a real eagle hunter - very cool. The folks at New Milestone travel knocked it out of the park. The weather was cold but bright blue skies and just a great event. If you find yourself in UB in March look up New Milestone Travel for the Eagle Festival, you will have a great day! 

Brian and Claudia Washburn