October 16, 2010
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Lohagad fort is fascinating for the history buff, the artist, the architect, the mountaineer and a lazy outdoor enthusiast. This trip to this ancient fort with its well preserved fortifications, scenic beauty, rustic culture and dramatic setting is an opportunity to design your own outdoor experience. Continue reading
September 9, 2010
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Here are some videos from a monsoon outing with a trek to Kondana caves and waterfall rappelling. You can see the photos here http://www.wide-aware.com/photos/index.php/adventure/Waterfall-Rappelling/J-P-Morgan General timepass in the water Climbing through the grassy trail. Coming up….. All in all, a … Continue reading
The windblown Rohtang Pass is not very high as Himalayan passes go, but its extremely windy conditions make it bitingly cold. This pass seperates the greenery of the kullu valley from the high-altitude desert in the rain shadow of the Pir Panjal range. Continue reading
February 4, 2010
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The Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage has lured travelers from times when Tibet was a forbidden kingdom to now, when adventures and spiritual quests often intersect. Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar are in some of the most stunning terrain in the world. Continue reading
September 22, 2009
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The annual Independence Day trash dash this year had to be postponed and will be taking place on the 2nd of October 2009. We urge everyone who can, to attend. Here is the email from Avishkar of NOET: For the … Continue reading
August 23, 2009
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Here’s a list of active adventure spots on and near Mumbai: Kanheri Caves in the Borivali National Park are an active location for climbers in Mumbai. Artificial Climbing Wall at Nandadeep School in Goregaon east has an active community of … Continue reading
August 13, 2009
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Since there seems to be much interest about trekking shoes, I thought it might be a good idea to also write about how you can take care of them. Most people seem intimidated by the caring for trekking shoes aspect … Continue reading
August 4, 2009
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Here are some leadership exercises you can try whenever you have time: Influence: Think of any ongoing situation in your life, where you are finding it difficult to create an influence. Spend some time thinking of all the people involved … Continue reading
July 29, 2009
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Last year, I had shared an article I found on the greenpeace site about how the port being build by TATA was being harmful to the Olive Ridley turtles.I was not aware of this issue at all, and I had … Continue reading
July 25, 2009
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We have all met our share of adrenaline packed, ultra tough, super adventurous action heroes. These are the guys who seem ready for action, whether needed or not. They make a point of flaunting their relationship with adventure and make … Continue reading