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We publish about mountain trainings, planning, and preparing for alpine ascents, high altitude adventures, safety, and climbing problems in the Indian Himalayas blog area. Our blog discusses various destinations in the Indian Himalayas and keep up to speed with news, adventure stories, and the outdoor community.

Jet stream cyclone on the mountaintop and climber climbing down towards the peak

Jet Streams: How Jet Streams Control Your Fate on Mountain!

Climber wearing oxygen mask suffers from hypoxia

How Hypoxia Could Ruin Your Summit Dreams & How to Stop It!

climber climbing mountain Image reads Is Gravity Different at the Top of Everest?

Is Gravity Different at the Top of Everest? You’ll Never Believe It!

Mountaineer clipped the rope to climb Everest

Training for an 8000-meter Peak

Children sitting on a rock with their parents standing beside them. Family Adventure Trek in Manali

Magical Family Adventure: Trekking in Manali with Kids

Hikers standing on an icy slope Fundamentals of Mountain Training

Fundamentals of Mountain Training: Getting Started

Col Neeraj Rana

Pioneering Peaks: Col. Neeraj Rana’s Inspirational Journey

Powell Sharma Everest in backdrop

The Unstoppable Climb: Pawel Sharma’s Pursuit of Everest

Mt. Everest casting Triangle of Shadow

Exploring the Enigmatic Triangular Shadows of Peaks

Ajay Sohal showing thumbs up on Everest Summit

The Climb Within: Ajay Sohal’s Everest Ascent

Major KS Dhami

Summit to Summit: The Climbing Legacy of Major KS Dhami

Mt. Makalu

Storms, Summit, and Survival: The Mt. Makalu Expedition

View of Manali from Kanayal Pine Forest

One Day Trek from Manali to Kanayal Pine Forest

Moon Behind Hanuman Tibba Peak

Nature’s Clues: A Guide to Weather Signs in the Great Outdoors

Hanuman Tibba on left, Rocky Challenge on right Tentu pass is the ridge's lowest point

Tentu Pass: Trekking Routes

Jogini Waterfall

Jogini Waterfall: Nature’s Serenade in the Heart of Manali

Mythology: an image that evokes the mystical allure

Mythology Myth Magic & Mountain Mysteries: Himalayas

Chai Ki Charcha Bodhidharma Daruma Doll

Chai Ki Charcha: Bodhidharma Tea Tale & The Himalayas

Difference displayed in two photographs for mountaineering vs. trekking

Mountaineering vs. Trekking: Understanding the Key Differences

6 Best Treks for 2024 Trailblazing in Manali

6 Best Treks for 2024: Trailblazing in Manali

pictures of belaying and belay device

Belaying Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide

Bouldering Essentials: Gear Techniques and Adventure

Bouldering Essentials: Gear, Techniques, and Adventure

Mountain Climbing Films 20 Must-Watch High Altitude Cinema

Mountain Climbing Films: 20 Must-Watch High Altitude Cinema

picture of Manali town in snow

Chasing Clouds: Western Disturbances & Himachal’s Magic

Image of Alexander poster reads Malana Himalayan Hermit Related to Alexander?

Malana: Where Time Stands Still, a Genetic Tapestry Unraveled

Super El Nino

Super El Niño Unleashed: 2024 Spring Holds Historic Potential

Hadimba Temple

Hadimba Temple: Hidden Secrets Exposed

Stok Kangri peak thubnail reads Stok Kangri Trek Ban

Stok Kangri Trek Ban: Preserving Ladakh’s Glacial Ecosystem

Fees on Triund Trek

Fees on Triund Trek & Limit: HP High Court

Roerich Himalayan Adventures The Untold Saga

Roerich’s Himalayan Adventures: The Untold Saga

Climbers walking at the base of Cathedral Peak in Lahaul Spiti

Rising Giants: Lahaul Spiti Peaks and Pinnacles

Hanuman Tibba peak in manali

Exploring the Majestic Peaks of Manali

Dhauladhar Range from Dharamshala

Dhauladhar Range Unveiled: Triund Bliss

group of trekkers lounges outside the tent

Group Trekking: Finding Fellowship in the Himalayas

Mukesh Marwah on Beas kund solo trek

Solo Trekking: A Journey Within

Rock Climbing in Aleo, Manali HP India

Rock Climbing in Aleo Manali

Friendship mountain in the background and the Leave No Trace LNT Principle in the foreground

Leave No Trace in the Indian Himalayas: Preserving Paradise

Rope Work rope with carabiner and atc

Rope Work: Elevating Your Technical Climbing Game

Trekker on top of a cliff for Acclimatization in Himalayas

Acclimatization: Key to the High-Altitude Success

Himalayan Sustainability Challenge Curriculum

Himalayan Sustainability Challenge

Breaking Strength in Equipment

Breaking Strength in Equipment – The Backbone of Climbing

The Science of Fall Factor: Guide for Climbers

Client c;limbimgin 6a rock wall poster reads Mountaineering Risk Management

Mountaineering Risk Management: In the Shadow of Danger

Pankaj Lagwal in middle of river poster reads Adventure & Pleasure risk & Reward

Adventure & Pleasure: The Intriguing Connection of Risk & Reward

Ascent Descent Adventures Joins Forces with Global Rescue

person descending with crampons on mountain slope

Mastering Crampons: Harnessing the Power of Crampons

Ice Axe parts and usage

Ice Axe Mastery: Harnessing the Ice Axe’s Potential

Mountaineering vs Alpinism

Mountaineering and Alpinism: Conquer or Explore

Trekking vs. Hiking

Trek or Hike? Trekking vs. Hiking in the Indian Himalayas

Urban Survival Skills: Thriving in the Heart of Indian Cities

Urban Survival Skills: Thriving in the Heart of Indian Cities

Strength in Unity Empowering Urban Survival char minar picture

Strength in Unity: Empowering Urban Survival

Emergency Ready pankaj lagwal as silhouette background Hyderabad city

Emergency Ready: From Scams to Savings

Skills for Urban Living in India picture of way to military hospital

Waste Wise, Health Wise: Essential Skills for Urban Living in India

Urban Survival Eats Navigating Food and Water 1

Urban Survival Eats: Navigating Food and Water in Indian Cities

Urban Survival Safety Measures and Fire Prevention

Urban Survival: Safety Measures and Fire Prevention

Emergency Preparedness in Indian Cities 72 hour survival kit

Ready for Anything: Emergency Preparedness in Indian Cities

From Scams to Self-Defense Mastering Urban Survival in India

From Scams to Self-Defense: Mastering Urban Survival in India

Transit Tactics Urban Survival Transportation in India Mahindra Thar

Urban Survival Transportation in India: Transit Tactics

Surviving Urban Jungle Thriving in Indian Cities Hyderabad picture

Surviving Urban Jungle: Thriving in Indian Cities

Rock Climbing Equipment Tools for Vertical World

Essential Rock Climbing Equipment: Tools for Vertical World

Verse in Sanskrit written on stone - trekking in India

Trekking in India: Q&A Inside

Essential Mountain Climbing Equipment

Essential Mountain Climbing Equipment: Tools for Adventure

kid carrying cauliflower mushroom during wilderness survival course himalayas

Wilderness Survival Himalayas: Unleashing Your Inner Forager

Mountain guide on Kalihani pass and poster reads Peak Performance A Guide to Physical Fitness for Mountains

Peak Performance: A Guide to Physical Fitness for Mountains

Pankaj Lagwal walkin on Pin Parvati trek

Pin Parvati Trek: The Ultimate Himalayan Adventure

The sun sets against a crimson sky with cirrus clouds showing heat. El Nino Explanation

El Nino Explained: Future Challenges for the Himalayas & Beyond

Helen Menhinick ML UIAA Mountain Skills

Helen Menhinick – Mountain Leader

thumbnail why OSSM course?

Risk to Resilience: Why the OSSM Course is a Game-Changer for Adventure Professionals

Kanchenjunga Indian Himalayas

The Indian Himalayas: A Tapestry of Nature, Culture & Adventure

Surender Mahant free climbing on a rock face

Gravity to Grip: Decoding Climbing Techniques

Pankaj Lagwal is seated on a rock with a sunlight falling on him

Healing Power of Hiking: Exploring the Benefits of Trail Exploration

Summit to Safety Summit to safetySummit to Safety: Unleashing Technology's Potential in Modern Mountaineering

Unleashing Technology’s Potential in Modern Mountaineering

persom climbing on rock earth and space in background poster reads climbing evolution

Climbing Evolution

client posing for picture on Hampta pass a moderate trekking trail of himachal

Beyond Horizon: 16 Moderate Trekking Trails of Himachal Pradesh

Picture of pir panjal range from Manali poster reads 41 Treks Through the Himalayas of HP

Roaming the Ranges: 41 Treks Through the Himalayas of Himachal

The faces of clients crossing the Pin River during the Pin Parvati Pass a Strenuous Trek in Himachal Pradesh indicate the difficulty of the Pin Parvati Trek

Hiking Heaven: 9 Strenuous Trekking Trails of Himachal Pradesh

person enjoying the view of pir panjal range himalayas from bhrigu lake trek a mod

Footsteps in Paradise: 16 Easy Treks of Himachal Pradesh

Unlocking Practical Climbing Skills Through Reading!

Unlocking Practical Climbing Skills Through Reading!

Understanding Adventure sports accidents in India A pie chart between 2018 and 2022. Mountain climbing and trekking deaths account for 43% of all deaths, rafting fatalities account for 17%, and paragliding lives lost account for 40%.

Understanding Adventure Sports Accidents India

Clients travelling in a line with bags on their shoulders and walking sticks banner reads 20 Trekking Essentials Item List

20-Item List for Trekking

Trek in Manali Himachal Pradesh

Trek in Manali Q&A

Himalaya is under threat poster with Pir Panjal mountain in distance and deodar tree in front

Himalaya is Under Threat

Animal horns pilled in lahual spiti poster reads Endangered Species Himalaya

Endangered Species – Himalaya

Pir panjal and dhauladhar mountain range thumb nail reads the 5 best travel tips for himachal pradesh

The 5 Best Travel Tips for Himachal Pradesh

Primula denticulata Endemic Flora of the Himalaya Hotspot

Endemic Flora of the Himalaya Hotspot

The Best Nutrition for Mountaineering & Trekking

The Best Nutrition for Mountaineering & Trekking

mountain guide Umesh Raina in beard and woolen cap poster reads a guide to a mountain guide

A Guide to a Good Mountain Guide at Any Age

ada guide inspecting a rock anchor after establishing a rock climbing line on the route poster reads a day in the life of a rock climber

A Day In The Life Of A Rock Climber

Justin bower reading Reinhold Messner To the top of the world poster reads critical mountain guide Psychology

The Five Critical Mountain Guide Psychology

poster reads Adventure travel & climate change we are killing our planet. Let us face it, there is no planet B Emmanuel Macron

A Guide to Adventure Travel & Climate Change

Surender Mahant, wearing a backpack, stands in a pine forest. Poster reads what is Wilderness Therapy

What is Wilderness Therapy?

During the Experiential Learning program, five children stare down in the camera for a photograph

Perplexed – Experiential Learning IQ & EQ?

True Growth

Hotel building Kunzam Manali Himachal Pradesh Photograph

Hotel Kunzam Manali

trekking guide with a hat and rucksack on his shoulder focuses on photographing snow-capped peaks during basic mountaineering course thumbnail reads Basic Mountain Skills Progression curriculum

Basic Mountain Skills Progression

Students relaxing on a glacier during glacier training thumbnail reads Glacier Training Progression curriculum

Glacier Training Progression

Lahaul – Spiti

Dharamshala Kangra Himachal Pradesh Toy Train

Dharamshala

pankaj lagwal establishing a rock anchor and poster reads rock climbing progression curriculum

Rock Climbing Progression

Manali Township photographed from right bank of River Beas

Manali

Trainee stands in a snowy meadow with a mountain backdrop, observing wind and temperature to forecast weather poster says Mountain Weather Prediction

Mountain Weather

red gaiter with a black stripe The guide utilized Millet with grey color mountaineering shoes picture reads mountain climbing shoes Mountaineering boots and hiking shoes

Shoes for Mountain Climbing

Toilet paper on an ice axe in the snow-covered slopes of Manali cover reads plan alpinism The mountains are calling and I must go by John Muir

Planning for Alpinism

Students plotting a route using a map and compass during mountain guide course image reads how to use map and compass

Why Learn How to Use a Map and Compass for Alpinism?

The trainee drinks water to stay hydrated in the mountains as the team rests poster reads Dehydration can lead to Acute Mountain Sickness which is a Dangerous Condition stay hydrated

Stay Hydrated in the Mountains

displaying climbing gear an ice axe and crampon on mountaineering boots picture reads Choices for Gear Alpinism Durable Tools and Equipment

Choices for Gear (Alpinism)

blog cover reads how to climb a mountain Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it by Andy Rooney guide while climbing a mountain on the south east ridge of Mount Shiti Dhar

Are you ready to be mountain ready?

The learner is informed about liability and mountaineering safety in outdoors by Ascent Descent Adventures instructor poster reads safe mountaineering

Mountaineering Safety

A guide holds an O2 mask in his hand while discussing (AMS) Acute Mountain Sickness

AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness)

On a topo map, a maroon arcteryx backpack is lying text reads how to pack backpack

How to Pack Backpack for Trekking

Pankaj Lagwal walks on a glacier, dressed in mountain climbing clothing blog

Clothing: Mountain Climbing