Day one – Prini at 6150 ft We assembled at Prini village to stage our trek . The ponies with our treks’ rations was alredy there, but we were running behind schedule by an hour. The morning sun was climbing sharply and we were concerned that any further delays would lead to us having trek …
FLYING WITH THE GRIFFINS – The Hampta Pass Trek Sept’11 Read More »
http://www.cntraveller.in/content/cycling-shadow-zanskar Cycling in the Shadows of the Zanskar _______________________________________ Beads of sweat rolled down my forehead, the afternoon sun blazing in all its glory, swathed its might on us as we ascended the mountain. I ignored the hot sun, and focused on my pedaling, my breath coming in short gasping for air in the rarefied …
Training & Preparation for Cycling in Ladakh.
Manali Leh Route MapRECOMMENDATIONS TO CARRY FOR THE EXPEDITION 1. Mountain. Don’t change the saddle or make any fresh adjustments that are not tested 2. Helmet 3. Minimum 2 litre Camelbak for hydration plus water bottle mounted on bike 4. Handle bar mounted lights with good illumination ( carry extra batteries) 5. Headlamp with batteries …
Planning for a supported cycling expedition to Ladakh Read More »