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Ultra Journeys Revamped

June 10, 2025 Peter Van Geit Leave a comment

The blog ultrajourneys.org holds a treasure of information on (hiking in) the Himalayas. More than 900 posts contain a wealth…

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Posted in: Blogs Filed under: Blog

Traverse Planning – Pete Jost, Zanskar/Ladakh, Aug 2025

June 9, 2025 Peter Van Geit Leave a comment

Introduction Peter Jost one of my Patrons. I’ve been a bushwalker in Australia for decades and have walked in Sichuan, Qinghai,…

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Posted in: Guiding Hikers Filed under: Guidance

Traverse Planning – Ladakh-Zanskar, Aug-Sep 2025

June 8, 2025 Peter Van Geit Leave a comment

Introduction Hi Peter, my name is Mattia, from Italy. I’ve been following you from a very long time now and…

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Posted in: Guiding Hikers Filed under: Guidance

Tribal Landscapes of Himachal Pradesh – Kinnaur

June 7, 2025 Peter Van Geit Leave a comment

Kinnaur is about 235 km from the state capital, Shimla located in the northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh ordering Tibet…

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Posted in: Himalayan Regions Filed under: Himalayan Regions, Kinnaur

Tribal Landscapes of Himachal Pradesh – Bharmour

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Bharmour, formally known as Brahmpura, was the ancient capital of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, situated at an altitude of…

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Posted in: Himalayan Regions Filed under: Chamba, Himalayan Regions

Tribal Landscapes of Himachal Pradesh – Lahaul

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The two units of the district which are Lahaul & Spiti have separate historical backgrounds. In the distant past Lahul…

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Tribal Landscapes of Himachal Pradesh – Pangi

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The Pangi valley is a remote, rugged and poorly developed tribal area. It is one of the most remote areas…

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Tribal Landscapes of Himachal Pradesh – Spiti

June 6, 2025 Peter Van Geit Leave a comment

I am thankful to the ministry of tribal affairs, Government of India and Department of Tribal Development, Government of Himachal…

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Posted in: Himalayan Regions Filed under: Himalayan Regions, Spiti

Lightweight Gears for Alpine Hiking

May 31, 2025 Peter Van Geit Leave a comment

A quick overview below on lightweight packing for traversing the Himalayas. Weight of your backpack is independent of the duration…

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Posted in: Gears, Ultra Journeys Filed under: Gears

My Favorite Trail Footwear

May 28, 2025 Peter Van Geit Leave a comment

My current favorite shoe wear for the trails / mountains:

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Posted in: Gears Filed under: Gears

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