The Indian mountaineer held her nerve to pull off a climb up the 8th highest mountain of the world during a season hampered by bad weather and avalanches. First published:…
In 2021, the Nepal Himalaya were ravaged by Covid-19, making it a challenge that went beyond just climbing. First published: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-covid-19-scaled-mt-everest-101621799223405.html How Covid-19 scaled Mt Everest Covid-19 on Mt Everest:…
Life seemed uncertain for Pavitra until she started life afresh in Belgium. Today, she’s a champion sport climber, with eyes on the Paralympics in the time ahead. First published: https://www.climbing.com/people/profile-of-paraclimber-pavitra-vandenhoven/?fbclid=IwAR1FIOM3AMvVwOxzsIl9m_Tm7OlZ5YmbAXnDb5mTHAvGx5Eb5utVdYejMLM…
After climbing Manaslu, Anurag Nallavelli took on his second 8,000 metre climb without supplemental oxygen. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/india/high-on-the-hills-how-anurag-nallavelli-conquered-his-fears-and-mountain-summits-10703531.html High on the hills! How Anurag Nallavelli conquered his fears and mountain…
After climbing some of the biggest mountains of the world, Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja is now on a mission of a different kind. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/world/nirmal-nimsdai-purja-and-his-himalayan-mission-to-keep-everest-free-of-mountains-of-trash-10590621.html Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja and his…
Legendary mountaineers and explorer, Harish Kapadia, spent many hours interviewing some of the most renowned personalities from his field. It is now a part of a digital archive. First published:…
The trail runner and mountaineer has trained his eyes on a speed ascent up Trisul I in Uttarakhand. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/trisul-i-abode-of-lord-shiva-and-a-test-for-mountaineers-10808321.html Trisul I, abode of Lord Shiva and a test…
On his third attempt, German alpinist David Goettler made a successful climb up Everest, solo and without supplemental oxygen. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/atop-mount-everest-a-german-alpinist-scripts-his-story-without-supplemental-oxygen-or-high-altitude-guide-10838091.html Atop Mount Everest, a German alpinist scripts his…
In 2019, Kabir Rachure finished the Race Across America (RAAM) against all odds. Four years later, he returned to finish on the podium. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/kabir-rachure-ultra-cycling-and-the-ultimate-test-of-raam-10941301.html Kabir Rachure, ultra cycling…
After an accident in 2018, Abhilash Tomy suffered life-threatening injuries during the Golden Globe Race. In 2022, he’ll be back at the start line to go the distance. Abhilash Tomy.…