Failures, mistakes and lessons learnt while trekking - part 2 of 2
In this follow up article I dig deep into my past and introspect on my mistakes and blunders made while…
Bharat Singh Bhadwal (127)
Hiker, bikepacker & scientist. Carving a sustainable living in the Himalaya. Loves coffee, beer, dogs and DIY. Jack of all trades master of none.
Failures, mistakes and lessons learnt while trekking - part 1 of 2
On a winter trek in Himachal Pradesh (day 2 between Hampta Pass and Shira Gorh) I was wading through a…
Oft-forgotten landscape photography items
On a trek, photography does not stop when the sun goes down. Sunsets, star trails, moonlit mountains, a lit-up tent…
Decathlon Arpenaz 500 shoe review
Introduction Decathlon is quick to innovate. Yet, lessons learnt from these innovations are soon forgotten. In 2014 Decathlon introduced a…
Har Ki Dun trek diary part 3 of 3
“Such ventures required a more hairbreadth creativity: a finer balance between hazard and endurance; talent and vision; a willingness…
Har Ki Dun trek diary part 2 of 3
“ You guys going up? Yes, yes, we go up. You may be going a lot higher than you…
Nainbagh to Taluka (Uttrakhand) Har Ki Dun trek diary part 1 of 3
“The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.” — John C. Maxwell…
What is the actual capacity of a power bank?
I recently posted an article on electronic gadgets that I carry in my backpack. In the article, I recommended that…
5 essential electronic gadgets for a trek
1 – Mobile Phone Jack of all trades, master of none. My mobile phone is my map, camera, GPS, clock,…
Janki Chatti to Yamunotri (Uttarakhand) Trek
Yamunotri Temple lies in Uttarkashi district (Western Garhwal Himalaya) at an altitude of 3,201 metres (wrongly attributed as 3291 metres),…
Janki Chatti to Yamunotri (Uttarakhand) trek diary
“You are the first outsider to make it to Yamunotri Dham this year” mumbled the ashram chowkidar (guard) as we…
Sleeping bag liner - A must have
Sleeping bags are notoriously hard to clean. But there’s a simple way to keep your sleeping bag clean and hygienic…