Aside the basic “must-carry” gears described in earlier modules there are a few more “technical” gears which can helpful in…
My primary device for navigation while exploring new regions in the Himalayas is my phone. It stores offline geo-referenced maps…
Another important item in your gear set is your shelter or tent. A tent mainly protects you from the weather…
(Content / Images courtesy blueboltgear.com) A sleeping bag keeps you warm and provides a comfortable sleep (important for recovery) during…
Which size of backpack would you chose for your alpine style journeys? The 60L / 25kg load with comforts on…
No doubt one of the most important gears are your shoes given the challenging terrain and climate of the Himalayas.…
In Chapter 1 we learned about maps for the Himalayas to plan our hiking trails. Chapter 2 covered various ways…
This free online course consolidates my extensive alpine hiking experience exploring more than 300 high passes across the Western Himalayas.…
Review series of my lightweight fasthiking gears used during 20/21 Winter Exploration of Uttarakhand across 2000km and 110 passes
