Journal
Field notes from the Snow Leopard Capital of the World
For three decades I kept notes on the snow leopard and its mountains: what we counted, what we tried, what worked and what did not. This Journal shares some of them, together with practical advice for anyone planning to see the snow leopard, and news from the valleys where we work.
Articles
The Snow LeopardConservation StoriesPlanning Your TripField NotesLadakh's PeopleFrom the Book
Conservation Stories · 6 min read
How Ladakh became the Snow Leopard Capital of the World
Thirty years ago the snow leopard was feared. Today it is protected. How that happened.
Planning Your Trip · 5 min read
The best time to see snow leopards in Ladakh
Month by month, from November to April: what to expect and when to go.
Field Notes · 5 min read
A day in the field on a snow leopard expedition
From the spotters' first scan before dawn to the story by the fire.