Reflections from a Visit to Walden Pond
The circuit around Walden Pond is a mesmerizing walk and it provides a flashback of a spiritual quest by Henry David Thoreau. The scent of fresh spring air, blossoming flowers,…
Read moreA Chance Encounter with a Seven Summit Climber
I happened to meet Dr. Manoj Vora at a ceremony in New Jersey, who recently completed his spiritual quest to climb the seven summits across seven continents. He started his…
Read moreA Walk in the Woods – Delaware Water Gap
It has been a while since I have climbed anything noteworthy. However the beauty of the mountain path is that it does not have to be big challenging mountains all…
Read moreMt. Washington via Adams and Jefferson
Over my previous hikes to Mt. Washington, I came across several hikers, tired faces but filled with excitement, who were on this quest of the presidential range traverse hike in…
Read moreTuckerman’s Ravine Skiing – A New Hampshire Tradition for Over 90 Years
April is peak season for what is a ritual for over 90 years at Tuckerman’s Ravine – hundreds of extreme skiers gather daily at this unique glacial cirque on the…
Read moreWinter Ascent of Mount Washington via Lion Head Trail
It all started 3 years ago. After nearly 15 years of casual summer hiking in the Catskills and Adirondacks mountains of New York, Vivek and I decided it was time…
Read moreMaking it to Uhuru Peak – A Kilimanjaro Experience
We made it to the roof of Africa, Uhuru – meaning freedom, and it was an emotional moment more than anything else. Tears and a feeling of disbelief pierced our…
Read moreKilimanjaro – Yoga and Pranayama Practice for High Altitude
In 2009, Wim Hof, commonly known as Mr. Iceman, made it to the top of Kilimanjaro in shorts in just 2 days. His ability lies in his years of practice…
Read moreHow to Train for Kilimanjaro?
“How are you training for Kilimanjaro ?” – This is the most common question I get asked…the other one being – “Are you ready ?” And my answer to my…
Read moreCountdown to Kilimanjaro – Introducing Team Paagal
Our team of 5, Team PAAGAL, has been preparing for this once in a lifetime adventure, now for over 3 months, with local day hikes in upstate New York and…
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