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The best trekking stove for India and Himalaya

With today’s technology and lightweight materials, a trekking stove doesn’t have to be bulky and heavy. Yet with all the…

I am getting a lot of messages about whether trek “x” is doable in winters and my reply often is…

Lydia Bradey is not a name you may be familiar with. Yet, Lydia is a celebrated New Zealand mountaineer. She…

Every winter when I’m putting together a piece on recommended gear, a pair of fleece invariably slips into the mix.

“Which gaiters should I get for my winter trek,” Reuben asks me on the phone. My response, that which…

Andrew Skurka is something of a **legend** in the world of ultralight backpacking and long-distance solo treks. A renowned hiker…

An important corollary to yesterday’s question about getting started with trekking is - What trekking gear do I Need? More…

Do you own a two-wheeler in the city? A scooter perhaps? Something that can effortlessly cart you to work, get…

Despite its extra challenges winter trekking can be fun. For starters, the air is crisp and the visibility is better…