John Keay’s book on the Himalaya is an armchair explorer’s delight. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/lifestyle-trends/book-review-himalaya-exploring-the-roof-of-the-world-is-a-great-find-especially-for-armchair-travellers-9719631.html ‘Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World’ is a great find, especially for armchair travellers The…
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…
The summit of a mountain was not as important for the legendary climber. What mattered was how he got there. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/doug-scott-celebrating-the-late-himalayan-mountaineer-s-life-of-high-adventure-111607946211927.html Doug Scott: Celebrating the late Himalayan mountaineer’s…
K2 in winter had posed a formidable challenge for mountaineers around the world. Ten Nepalis pulled off the impossible in the winter of 2021. First published: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/travel/drawn-to-scale-meet-the-all-nepali-team-that-just-made-history-on-k2-101613737210914.html Drawn to scale:…
The Nepali mountaineer pulled off an incredible feat in mountaineering by climbing all fourteen 8,000ers in just six months six days. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/big-story/the-man-who-climbed-the-world-s-14-tallest-mountains-in-six-months-111609161813042.html The man who climbed the world’s…
Frances Klatzel paints a beautiful portrait of the journey of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, Maya Sherpa and Dawa Yangzum Sherpa in ‘Daring to Dream’ In the world of high 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…
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…