What is a cold injury? Any injury that occurs due to cold weather is known as a cold injury. With extreme & adventure sports becoming more and more popular, it …
Author: Ashok Kumar
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Climbing Trails News: Best of July 2019
Here’s a short overview of the most interesting events that occurred in July 2019. Iraq’s longest technical climb: Sulaymaniyah A new climbing route, “The Third Route of Destey …
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Getting ill at 8000 ft? Here’s how altitude affects us all, and what we can do to save our lives.
Did you know that nearly half of the oxygen held in the Earth’s atmosphere is found below 5500 metres in height? This is because gravity holds most of the molecules …
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Bhrigu: A sacred high altitude lake in the Himalayas
The trek to Bhrigu Lake is one of the most popular treks amongst adventure lovers. The lake was named in honour of Maharishi Bhrigu, who was considered a great sage …
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First Aid, Part One: Cold Injuries, Skin Infections, and what you need to have in your own First Aid Kit.
First aid is the first line of treatment administered to a patient in the event of a sudden injury. It is often provided as a temporary measure of sustaining the …
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A Beginner’s Guide to Mountaineering
Mountaineering, as a branch of adventure sports, seems to be getting popular day by day. Many people are getting bored with their mundane lives, and are starting to look at …
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Stok Kangri: Conquering India’s most trekkable peak.
The region of Ladakh, is separated from the rest of its state, Jammu and Kashmir, by mountains from the Himalayan range. Stok Kangri, at an elevation of 6153 metres, is …