There was a time when a women’s expedition was incomplete without Chandra Prabha Aitwal. As she cools her heels in Uttarkashi these days, she reflects on her epic first ascent…
While lounging in the tub one day, Kaustubh Radkar first heard of an Ironman. Ever since, the doctor trained his eyes on the race and today helps others take on…
Panna is best known for its tigers and the diamond mines. These days, the hamlet of Janwaar, a short hop from the town, is making all the right noises through…
There are few who would quit a lucrative corporate job to chase their passion. Amit Samarth did just that, his latest exploit – finishing the longest ultra-cycling race in the…
Until a decade ago, Ashok Daniel enjoyed most marathons from the comfort of his couch. Once he was hooked on to the running bug, there was no looking back. Running…
One of the most radical climbers of the current generation, Ueli Steck had earned the title of ‘the Swiss machine’ for his bold attempts. An accident on Nuptse in April…
Since his early days, Mick Fowler was more interested in how a mountain was climbed, rather than tread the beaten part to the top. After a successful career in taxation…
Doug Scott comes from the generation of climbers for whom, the journey was more important than the destination. Over the years, his adventures – and misadventures – took him up…
Maya Sherpa comes from a remote village, where just going to school was a hurdle for girls. She took on every challenge that came her way and fought on to…
While growing up in a family of fishermen, the sea translated to a playground for Prabhat Koli. After crossing the English Channel, he heard of the Oceans Seven challenge. Ever…