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Gulmarg Ski Patrol in Action - Skiing in Kashmir

Gulmarg Ski Patrol in Action - Skiing in Kashmir

The Outdoor Journal team went to Gulmarg, India's top ski destination in north India, to document the Gulmarg Ski Patrol in action. Gulmarg, a town in Kashmir in north India is one of the most popular skiing destinations in the country. The Gulmarg Ski Patrol is run by

The India Kayak Road Trip: Paddling through Meghalaya

The India Kayak Road Trip: Paddling through Meghalaya

In their first month of paddling in Meghalaya the team found rivers too low, then too high and finally just right. Catching the right river level for a first descent is a tricky business; too high and things can get pretty spicy, too low and you're dragging your

Another silver for Mani at IFSC Paraclimbing Cup

Another silver for Mani at IFSC Paraclimbing Cup

Manikandan Kumar came 2nd at the 2014 IFSC Paraclimbing Cup in Sheffield, UK and has won three silver medals for India so far this year. The Bangalore-based climber came second at the International Federation for Sport Climbing (IFSC) Paraclimbing Cup 2014 held in Sheffield, UK last Sunday. This win comes

In Review: IRONMAN Malaysia 2014

In Review: IRONMAN Malaysia 2014

58 countries, 1397 athletes, 3.9km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run, testosterone, adrenaline, blood, sweat, tears, and last but definitely not the least, vomit. The Ironman triathlon, aka one of the most grueling one-day sporting events in the world, took place in Langkawi Malaysia on September 27th, 2014. Dating

The Circle of Life in Maasai Mara

The Circle of Life in Maasai Mara

An adventurer spent the summer of 2013 in Maasai Mara in Kenya. He befriended the tribals, learnt their ways, watched lions mate and witnessed The Great Wildebeest Migration. In August 2013, I travelled to Nairobi, Kenya on invitation from a friend, Navraj. Navraj is a Kenyan of Indian origin and

Indian climber Sandeep Maity wins silver at Rockmaster 2014

Indian climber Sandeep Maity wins silver at Rockmaster 2014

The New Delhi-based climber stood second in the Open Category at Rockmaster 2014, making it his first win at an international event. 20-year-old Sandeep Maity came second at Rockmaster 2014 -- one of Asia's toughest sport climbing competitions. This achievement comes just days after Bangalore-climber Manikandan Kumar won

Young surfers kill it at Covelong Point Surf and Music Festival

Young surfers kill it at Covelong Point Surf and Music Festival

Surfers Suhasini and Dharani dominated the waves at the 2nd edition of the festival which saw over 100 surfers from across the country and other parts of the world partake in the three-day event. Surfers from India and and the world got together last weekend (September 12-14) to ride along