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How to Plan a Traverse?

June 17, 2025 Peter Van Geit

1. Introduction In this blog post we guide you on how to plan a long distance hiking trail through the…

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Posted in: Nepal, Traverse Planning Filed under: Nepal, Traverse Planning

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

June 9, 2025 Peter Van Geit

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

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

Lightweight Gears for Alpine Hiking

May 31, 2025 Peter Van Geit

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 Filed under: Gears

Traverse Planning – Trans Himalaya, Jun-Oct 2025

May 27, 2025 Peter Van Geit

Introduction I’m Kosta, 23, born in Adelaide, Australia, with a strong foundation in elite-level sports including basketball, rugby, tennis, Australian…

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Posted in: Guiding Hikers Filed under: Guidance

Exploring Himalayan Topography

May 26, 2025 Peter Van Geit

In this post we explore mesmerizing views on the Himalayas along any given hiking route. During my 4 months Trans…

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Posted in: Topography Filed under: Topography

Traverse Planning – Trans Himalaya, Jun-Nov 2025

May 25, 2025 Peter Van Geit

Summary Selim Baykara from Germany attended the Alpine Field Bootcamp in May 2025 and is planning a 6 months journey through the…

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Traverse Planning – Manali-Pulga, May 2025

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Introduction Adam Weifen from South Australia attended the Alpine Field Bootcamp in May 2025 and immediately planned a small 2…

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Posted in: Guiding Hikers Filed under: Guidance

High Resolution Topography

May 19, 2025 Peter Van Geit

Topography is represented on topographic maps through contour lines. Most contours are generated from 30 meter (1 arc sec) DEM…

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Posted in: Maps, Topography Filed under: Topography

100 Hills to Hike around Bangalore

May 12, 2025 Peter Van Geit

In the map below you can find some 100 hillocks in the outskirts of Bangalore which can be hiked with…

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