Twist,turn,glide on the waves - Kiteboarding hits India

India's first kiteboarding event, the Red Bull Quila surf, begins today at the Mandwa beach in Raigad, about 105 km from Mumbai. The 3-day event aims to kick-in interest in the sport by bringing together amateur and professional kiteboarders in India, to have their kites flying high in the... + continue reading

The battle on Everest

Making global headlines on Saturday (April 27), three professional European climbers -- Ueli Steck (Switzerland), Simone Moro (Italy) and cameraman Jonathan Griffith (British) -- were involved in a brawl with a team of Sherpas at 24,278 ft (7400m) between Camp two and three. According to them, they... + continue reading

Think or sink: how to survive falling overboard

With Commander Dilip Donde, first Indian to circumnavigate solo in 2010. There are various ways in which you could find yourself in such a situation. You could be sailing, boating or scuba diving. It’s hard to think on your feet in the middle of the ocean (literally), but knowing what to... + continue reading

Tech Review: the ContourHD helmet cam

The ContourHD is a tiny, full-HD video camera for shooting action/adventure videos during rafting, climbing or paragliding. As technology gets increasingly better, in some ways, it’s never been easier to create broadcast-quality HD video. One of the most amazing developments in... + continue reading

Mountain tested - Garmin eTrex 10

Several months ago, Indian climbing veteran and The Outdoor Journal Advisor Mohit Oberoi told me about a trekking guidebook project he and Punit Mehta, National Outdoor Leadership School instructor, wanted to work on (A Traverse Across The Western Himalayas - coming soon). He asked me to choose a... + continue reading

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Twist,turn,glide on the waves - Kiteboarding hits India

Thursday, 23/05/13

Chinese Climber Xioshi Li dies at Mt Lhotse

Russian mountaineer Alexey Bolotov dies on Everest

The battle on Everest

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Climbing up the Contamine-Mazeaud of the Triangle of the Mont Blanc du Tacul.

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Ice-Climbing - how to make a Russian screwlette

Saturday, 06/04/13

Advanced alpine climbing tech tip – how to remove an ice screw after rappelling off it. The wind was blowing at sixty kliks or maybe more. The sun wasn't up yet and I was getting the... + continue reading

An introduction to Scuba diving for beginners

Does the American cowboy experience exist in India?

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The Indian at the Marathon of the Sands

Tuesday, 07/05/13

“To me, Girish personifies and embodies the runner's spirit. His commitment and determination is incredibly inspiring- his passion inspired me. I would have never thought I could even... + continue reading