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Quake Update: Climbing to continue on Everest South Col

Quake Update: Climbing to continue on Everest South Col

Official says Everest climbing season not called off and damaged route setting will start in 4-5 days. 41 of 43 teams have already left Everest Base Camp. The Everest season will continue, according to Nepalese officials days after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake-triggered avalanche left 19 people dead and 61 injured

Review: Orao's Zermatt Red Photo Mountaineering Sunglasses

Review: Orao's Zermatt Red Photo Mountaineering Sunglasses

Elegant and sophisticated, the Zermatt Red Photo mountaineering sunglasses are light, comfortable and provide quality eye protection from UV rays with their wraparound design. "Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground,” said Theodore Roosevelt. Eyes are one of the most vulnerable parts of the

Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai on third attempt of Makalu

Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai on third attempt of Makalu

Twenty one year old Arjun Vajpai hopes to summit Makalu this year after two consecutive failed attempts including the time when he fell short of rope just 100 m from the top. Once the youngest Indian Everest summiteer (in 2010), Arjun Vajpai is giving a third try on Makalu (8,

Review: Traverse Nubra Windproof Softshell Jacket

Review: Traverse Nubra Windproof Softshell Jacket

This aesthetically designed jacket from a new Indian gear brand was tested during a Search and Rescue course (SAR) at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi. The Traverse Nubra Windproof Softshell Jacket proved to be a city contemporary winter outdoor jacket with an athletic fit and for low-altitude trekking. An enjoyable

Save lives in the Himalaya - Search And Rescue at NIM

Save lives in the Himalaya - Search And Rescue at NIM

The Outdoor Journal's web reporter enrolled in India's Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Search And Rescue (SAR) 21-day course, critical skills-building program for saving lives on high mountains. This is what he learned. Life and death are closely linked in the mountain world. Most experienced climbers have

Going high in the Himalayas at La Ultra

Going high in the Himalayas at La Ultra

Passing through three of the highest passes in the world (Khardung La, Wari La and Taglang La), La Ultra takes steel-nerved athletes through unforgiving and harsh conditions in the high Himalayas at an average altitude of 15,000 ft with hardly a breath to catch. La Ultra – The High, now

Triumph Motorcycles expands adventure portfolio in India with Tiger series

Triumph Motorcycles expands adventure portfolio in India with Tiger series

The new Triumph Tigers arrive in India as Completely Knocked Down (CKD) models and at extremely competitive prices. Triumph Motorcycles, who recently celebrated a successful first year in India, introduced two new Tiger 800 models today. Keeping up with their commitment to strengthen the Indian premium motorcycle industry, the Tiger