Himalayan Knowledge Base

Your trekking shoe are your best friend in a trek. It helps you walk safely, comfortably and confidently on a difficult terrain, protects you from the cold, keeps your feet dry and identifies you as a trekker in the mountains. Its one of the most imp

You Get: ecstasy joy fulfillment accomplishment fun enjoyment unforgetable memories You Fight: Dizziness Headache Stomach Problems Nausea AMS Loss of Appetite HAPE Cough Confusions Ataxia Cold Breathlessness Fatigue HACE DEATH

BLISTERS : They are small pockets of fluid within the upper layers of skin caused by rubbing under the skin ( not rubbing on the skin). IT SIMPLY MEANS BLISTERS ARE NOT ACTUALLY CAUSED BY RUBBING BUT DUE TO SKIN SHEAR (RUBBING UNDER THE SKIN). The

Water is a common cause of stomach problems on a trek. On the other hand you need to drink lots of water to stay hydrated and also keep AMS away !! So it very important that you drink it right and hence treat your water before you drink.

"How many woolens do I need to pack for the trek " is a question very frequently asked to me and my answer to it always brings out an unique reactions !! :-) Well, I say Carry No Woolens At All !! ...

Government of Nepal decided to extend the climbing permits of Everest including all the mountains till 2017. The climbing permit for Everest was issued for 357 climbers in 2015. The expeditions on all the mountains were cancelled due to the earthq...

Eight Trekkers from Institute of Engineering and Technology (SLIET), in Punjab's Longowa consisting of 7 current students and a senior had left for the Chandrakhani Pass Trek on 10th of March, 2016 starting from Naggar valley of Manali to Kullu ...

IMF is planning to start a new certification course on Expedition medicine & first Aif for non-medical moutaineers as " IMF Certification Course on Expedition Medicine", which will be set withing an expedition format. The emphasis will be on ...

Any principle or a good cause is difficult to follow but it takes a good heart and strong intentions to follow that. We just cannot keep taking from nature, keep destroying it and give it nothing in return. We cannot leave things thinking that ...

Any principle or a good cause is difficult to follow but it takes a good heart and strong intentions to follow that. We just cannot keep taking from nature, keep destroying it and give it nothing in return. We cannot leave things thinking that ...

FIRE IS NOT FOR FUN, BUT ONLY FOR SURVIVAL. Not only the smoke that comes out of the fire is harmful for the nature, but also the leftovers. Apart from destroying the natural wood, it also destroys the natural sight of that place. Use your cooking...

FIRE IS NOT FOR FUN, BUT ONLY FOR SURVIVAL. Not only the smoke that comes out of the fire is harmful for the nature, but also the leftovers. Apart from destroying the natural wood, it also destroys the natural sight of that place. Use your cooking...

Camping is fun and is a very important aspect in any activities in the Himalayas. However, you cannot just camp anywhere and the selection of your campsite is guided by lot of factors. In this article, we will talk about the various factors involve..

On any trek, you should atleast carry these bare minimum medicine kit with you. While preparing your medical kit, take care that you do not increase the weight of the kit due to too many medicines. On the other hand, you should atleast take all of...

Below is a generic list of things which you should carry on a trek. While packing for your trip, do keep in mind that you should take only the necessary things and try to be resourceful. General Items, Rain/Snowfall Protection, Cold Protection, ...

Tourism is a rapidly growing but very fragile industry..It has its own impact on the destinations - its people, animals and landscapes. Culture becomes a commodity, for the sake of tourist attraction. A Destination becomes standardized, according...

Few suggest to be on Diamox right from Delhi, compromising the entire ethics of the so called High Altitude Trek. For them, Diamox is an aid, just like your trekking pole. Even then, people die !! Not once, but many a times !! WHY ?? Starting Diam...

Diarrhea is by far the most common problem we encounter on any trek. On an average, 1 out of 4 trekkers are affected by it. If not well handled, the same diarrhea might had been a nightmare for him, forcing him to retire from the trek itself !! ...

The two important areas of focus on any high altitude treks are Mental Endurance and Physical Endurance. To enjoy a trek to the fullest,you need to possess both. Otherwise you will always remain conscious about your physical inability and will not...

A rucksack should be packed in such a way that you don't even feel it. Trust me.. some people just do not feel comfortable without their rucksack on their shoulder !! Modern day rucksacks are ultra light weight and ...