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Ironman: Zen and the Art of Self-Torture

By on October 20, 2019

*Caution: Looooong read. To be read at the risk of getting tortured.*

“Normal is boring”. “Change begins out of your comfort zone” and more such take on nonconformity, unconventional living…

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Zen and the Art of Mountaineering: Another Inquiry into why we climb | Deo Tibba Expedition (6,001 m/19,688 ft)

By on September 30, 2019

It’s the fifth day into the climbing expedition for Deo Tibba touted as a practice peak for Everest aspirants. Most of our group members have decided to turn back…

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Island Peak Expedition: A redefining climb

By on April 23, 2019

There are moments in life that push you to the limit and redefine who you are. Climbing Island Peak was one such experience. 

In 2011, when I first came for…

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Kilimanjaro Climb the 2nd time: Rongai Route

By on September 10, 2018

“Hello there brother from another mother.” 

I hear someone call out to me and immediately I know that I am in Tanzania. Back in this part of the world after…

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A tale of two mountains: Stok Kangri and Dzo Jongo

By on July 20, 2018

Our love for the mountains brought us to Ladakh. My fourth visit here and over the years so much has changed. Some for the good and lots for the…