Often stranded high up on the mountains, mountain climbers know a thing or two about being stranded First published: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/what-mountaineers-can-teach-us-about-isolation-11587128954919.html What mountaineers can teach us about isolation Climbers know how…
From humble beginnings in Leh, Sonam Wangyal became a legend in the mountaineering world as the youngest to climb Everest in 1965 First published: https://www.firstpost.com/india/among-first-indians-to-summit-mount-everest-sonam-wangyal-recounts-fabled-1965-expedition-on-its-anniversary-8386501.html Among first Indians to summit…
A visionary in his own right, Ueli Steck chased projects that have been nothing short of a revolution in modern-day climbing. First published: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/play/82-kinds-of-highs/article7659799.ece 82 kinds of highs Ueli Steck, ‘the…
Even as a record number of permits were issued for Everest in May 2019, things are getting more dangerous on the highest mountain in the world First published: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/the-fatal-turn-to-everest-summit/story-Aq6k9Y71yMYY7SJ6sTy8VK.html How…
Alex Honnold talks about his epic climb up El Capitan, which has been captured in the Oscar-winning documentary, Free Solo First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/free-solo-how-rock-climber-alex-honnold-scaled-the-3000-feet-high-vertical-face-of-yosemites-el-capitan-6632001.html Free Solo: How rock climber Alex Honnold…
Mountain biking has seen a steady rise in popularity in India First published: https://www.nationofsport.com/stories/mountain-biking-india Trail Runners – The Past, Present & Future of Mountain Biking in India Over the past…
The world of ultra running is seeing a steady growth in India First published:https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/ultra-running-in-india-going-the-distance-1565334096079.html Ultra Running in India going the distance Training for the distances, and at times the altitude,…
American climber Steve Swenson recalls poignant moments during his various climbs in India and Pakistan First published: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/people/karakoram-conflicts-american-mountaineer-steve-swenson-recalls-making-his-way-through-a-volatile-landscape/articleshow/68235327.cms American mountaineer Steve Swenson recalls making his way through a volatile landscape…
Steve Swenson talks about his insatiable thirst for climbing non-commercial peaks in the high mountains First published:https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/slowly-up-the-karakoram-1554009524842.html Slowly up the Karakoram Renowned climber Steve Swenson opens up about his climbing career…
The summit claim of three Haryana climbers is disputed by those on the mountain with them First published:https://www.firstpost.com/living/atop-mt-everest-or-not-climbers-challenge-haryana-trios-claim-of-scaling-worlds-highest-peak-6874031.html Climbers challenge Haryana trio’s claim of scaling world’s highest peak On 26…