Peter is the name. Ultra runner, alpine explorer, minimalist and diver. Born in Belgium, settled in India. Quit the corporate world in 2017 and into full time exploration & mapping of the Himalayas since then. My months-long ultra journeys span several months and thousands of kilometers in the remote mountains.
Articles. Numerous articles and interviews in reputed magazines like Explorers Web, The Outdoor Journal, The Himalayan Club, Indian Mountaineering Foundation and others on my Himalayan explorations and geo mapping of the Western Indian Himalayas.
Interviews with several well known POD casts and magazines on my journey to nature, month-long ultra journeys across the Indian Himalayas, minimalist living, mapping the Himalayas and more.
News Publications. Numerous articles in major news papers on my minimalist lifestyle, Himalayan ultra journeys, climbing 200 Sahyadri forts, Chennai Floods, Gaja Cyclone relief, Kurangani fire, Chennai Cleanup drives.
Talks. Various public talks and presentations given over the years in outdoor organizations on minimalist living, connecting with nature, my ultra journeys, Himalayan mapping efforts, solo exploration, creating an outdoor community, rescue & relief during natural calamities, teaching map reading & Navigation educating and inspiring youngsters to reconnect with their natural roots.
Videos and short-films on my solo ultra journeys through the Himalayas. Some films won best exploration award in the IMF Mountain Film Festival. Hundreds of short videos taking during my explorations through challenging Himalayan terrains and heart warming encounters with local communities.
Awards. Best Mountain Exploration film award by Indian Mountaineering Foundation, awards by A R Rahman, Vijay TV, director Parthiban Radhakrishnan, Illaiyaraaja, Champions of Chennai by KRA Trust, Rotary Kilpauk, Limca records
Relief. Chennai Trekking Club was instrumental in rescue, relief distribution and rehabilitation of affected people during 2015 Chennai Floods and 2018 Gaja Cyclone