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Creek kayaking makes a splash at Malabar International River Festival

Creek kayaking makes a splash at Malabar International River Festival

Sixty participants from 11 countries paddled it out in the narrow and rocky rivers of Kerala, India for a whopping prize money. The world's best kayakers say Kerala's lesser known white waters can be mecca of the sport. An Indian woman paddler is born: For a

India hosts 1st international downhill mountain biking competition

India hosts 1st international downhill mountain biking competition

Held in July near Manali at the base of the Himalayas, the competition had 18 participants from across the country, Nepal, Britain and Italy taking on the bumpy, dirt trails for the top prize. Manali, July 1: India's only downhill mountain biking competition was held in July at

Review: Merrell's Adventure Rest Ridgeland Primaloft Jacket

Review: Merrell's Adventure Rest Ridgeland Primaloft Jacket

Whether it’s climbing Morocco’s highest mountain, Mt. Toubkal (4,167m), in the Atlas, skiing down Mt. Apherwat (4,200m) in Gulmarg, India, or exploring the wildlife of Namibia in the winter, Merrell’s Adventure Rest Ridgeland jacket has kept me snug as a bug in a rug. Slippery,

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 3

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 3

In the third post of our Ironman blog series, Vasu talks about the running part of her training; her various encounters while running on Delhi roads, her gear and her motley playlist. I have a confession to make: I have never run a full marathon, and I’ll be doing

Climbing Europe's Highest Peak: Elbrus, north side

Climbing Europe's Highest Peak: Elbrus, north side

This is a climber's account of her first attempt to summit Elbrus north side, a tougher route than its southern counterpart, well known for its deadly terrain and brutal weather. By Sarah Kingdom My decision to climb Mt Elbrus was rather last-minute. I've been climbing and

6 hydration tips for runners

6 hydration tips for runners

I’ve been to many hot places for a summer run, from dry Northern Africa Sahara to wet south Asian jungles, American warm states such as Arizona, Utah, California, Florida or the Hawaii islands, not to forget some high altitude Europeans alpine terrain. I’ve made big mistakes and I’

Training in India for Ironman triathlons is tough, not impossible

Training in India for Ironman triathlons is tough, not impossible

Despite chaos, pollution, uneven roads and overcrowded pools, Indian triathletes are training hard for the much awaited Ironman races this year. Most rise early, bike on (almost) empty highways, run on hot tarmac and swim wherever they can. Some triathletes living in a metropolitan city have it all: empty Olympic