Many people see cost as a major obstacle for going on longer duration hikes. Commercial hikes are expensive indeed –…
Yet another important part of planning your journey through the mountains is planning your night halts. We already partly covered…
Regular hydration is important while hiking in the high mountains. Physical exertion means loss of body fluids which need to…
One of the most important aspects of planning your journey through the mountains is food planning. As an Alpine style…
The annual seasons are an important factor while planning your hiking journeys. Some routes in the mountains are easy in…
What is the most life threatening thing in the high mountains: high altitude, wild animals, steepness, difficult terrain or weather?…
One important aspect of planning your hiking journey in the Himalayas is the (higher) altitude. As we go higher above…
In Chapter 1 we learned about the Geography of the Western Himalayas, Topography (Contours) and various detailed maps like Open…