High Altitude Breathing
Why Nasal Breathing is essential at High Altitude: Scientific explanation High-Altitude (HA) environments (typically >2,500 m / 8,200 ft) present one of the most dramatic physiological challenges humans can face.…
Read moreSnow/Ice Traction comparison for Hiking, Climbing, Mountaineering
Snowshoes, Microspikes & Crampons . Category Model Usage Terrain Snow / Ice Conditions Weight (pair) Bindings / Compatibility Price Range (USD) Snowshoes MSR Lightning Ascent Aggressive backcountry, steep ascents Mountain,…
Read moreDown Jackets and Daypacks comparison
(created for Desi Outdoors members) 3-4 top models of major brands are compared here based on Website information, assisted by online tools. Comparison — Uniqlo, Marmot, Eddie Bauer, REI Co-op…
Read moreDesi Outdoors Gear and Preparation Guide
Winter Hiking, High-Altitude & Multiday Trekking Winter, high-altitude trekking (EBC, Kilimanjaro, Rainier, Winter Washington), multi-day trekking etc. demand a high degree of preparation, systemic thinking, layering and traction understanding. Below…
Read moreClimbing Aconcagua – Anatomy of the climb
Why Aconcagua? Usually its the second continent summit after people successfully climb Kilimanjaro? What are your chances of Summiting Aconcagua:30-40%. Is it worth the attempt? Lets find out? Of the total…
Read moreAconcagua Expedition: Doeres Adventure to Americas highest
Have you seen God.. Its Out There. Where. On the Mountain of your choice. For us, It was Aconcagua. It takes effort, fitness and fortune to reach it, to be…
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The Journey Begins.. Will post info along the journey. Day 2 – Mendoza to Penitentes Arrived in Los Penitentes after a 4 hour ride through the beautiful Andes mountains. Staying…
Read moreWinter Adventures of Colorado Rockies
A winter trip to Colorado Rockies and experience snowy landscapes became a reality recently when a group of Doeres joined me in a hike to Mount Elbert in April. Though…
Read moreAn Ode to Nature
You gave me Health, You gave me patience You instill a hope, you take my breath away You put me in Awe, you take me out on an adventure You…
Read moreWhite Mountains Winter Getaway – A bit of everything Adventure
The Doeres meetup embarked on this trip of another kind – Spending a few days of Winters in the lap of White Mountains of New Hampshire, doing a bit of…
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