Hikers and Explorers

This is usually quite different than your normal “town” footwear and boot size. Fully converted to vapor barriers years ago after reading Extreme Alpinism and testing out the concept with socks and jackets. If you plan to go mountaineering at altitude or spend long days walking, your feet are going to swell and they need space to adjust inside. It’s always been a balance between snug for good foot technique and having enough room to avoid pinch points and enable good circulation.

Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard went missing on February 24, 2019 while climbing Nanga Parbat via Mummery Spur. On March 11, Alex Txikon spotted silhouettes of there bodies on a slope at Mummery. These were later declared as the bodies of Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard still attached to a safety rope. Get a valuable insight into Nardi’s philosophy of climbing the dangerous Mummery Spur of Nanga Parbat among other details rarely known, in this interview.

Absolutely delighted to share some photo’s from my 2019-trip to the Makalu-region, which was part of a trek from Tumlingtar via East Col, West Col and Amphu Labtsa pass and Chukung to Lukla. Stef Schuermans further adds about the Czech climb: 1976 – South pillar route completed by Czechoslovak expedition (first attempt in 1973 ended shortly before Makalu South at 8010m due to the fatal fall of Jan Kounický). to check out some nice footage from 1973 and 1976 Czech team on Makalu. to check out some nice footage from 1973 and 1976 Czech team on Makalu. Click here to check out some nice footage from 1973 and 1976 Czech team on Makalu.

Are absolute beginner?  Want to experience beauty of Himalayas?  Do some adventure this May 2021? No physical training necessary. It is family friendly and for open age group! Join us in Manali! Me and Everesteer Rahul Yelange shall be leading this trip for ProEdge Adventures! Here are the details:

Nanga Parbat’s Mummery Spur is infamous for being dangerous. Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard went missing on February 24, 2019 while climbing via this route. These were later declared as the bodies of Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard. Get a valuable insight into Nardi’s philosophy of climbing the dangerous Mummery Spur of Nanga Parbat.

It didnt snow here this year so now in February, as the temperatures rise, we are venturing out to get loads of climbing done. No matter if you have never climbed before, or are beginner with some experience or someone with loads of experience Let them experience the joy of rock climbing. We leave during the day, climb, camp out in the wild, climbing again next day and return back to base.

Hiking boots: We recommend you use ankle shoes as twisting of ankle on trails is the most common injury and prime cause of not being able to complete the trek or hike. If you are going for long day then please carry water filtration system or more water with you. Extra jacket: If its going to rain, carry a waterproof layer or if you are expecting cloudy weather then carry a warm jacket. Other essentials for your one day trek, which need to be in your pack are:

Walking across the meadows are still fresh in my mind and after a long day trek we camped for the day at around 4 pm and we played cricket in that high altitude. The next day was the final ascent to roopkund Lake and we started by early morning 5.00 am to avoid the hard snow since its easier to walk on the fresh snow than hard ones. We started our descent and as the snow started getting hard we were made to slide through the snow which was one of the best experiences I had. We reached the base and started our way back and in next 1 day we were back to the lohajung and then started our journey back home with lifelong memories.

Here’s a small list of things to consider for those who want to take the first step before climbing higher peaks and that is Trekking or Hiking. Understand the terrain, region and altitude, look for flora/fauna, watch other participants on how they walk, their gears, their style of walk (uphill and downhill), notice how your body responds on the trial, the breathing pattern, your body balance and enjoy being in nature. *Using satellite/radio devices in India without proper license/permits is not allowed. Follow 7 principles of Leave No Trace, which is available on Google or I will cover in next post.

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