Akash·Feb 9Don’t Carry These Foods To A TrekYou can spoil yourself rotten later. Now its time to indulge your senses. Regular trekkers know the difference between having the right and wrong food on a trek all too well. Having a bad stomach and falling ill is the last thing you want when you are out in the…Trekking6 min read
Akash·Sep 6, 20215 Analogies for Life From TrekkingInsightful lessons from the forest First a bit about trekking Trekking is one the most nuanced, inclusive, and immersive activities you can partake in in the outdoors. Few other vocations impart you with essential life skills the way trekking does. After years spent trekking the jungles of South India and…Trekking6 min read
Akash·Aug 12, 2021Some harsh truths about trekking I’ve learnt the hard wayEverything isn’t hunky dory while trekking, at least not all the time In the last decade or so, I’ve trekked with a myriad set of people across ages and backgrounds, all hailing from different parts of the country. There have been a lot of hiccups along the way, and a…Trekking7 min read
Akash·May 12, 2021New to trekking? Don’t make these mistakesDon’t spoil your first few treks with these rookie mistakes Trekking is an immersive, soulful experience that is physically, as well as mentally demanding. It gives you a rush of adrenaline and gets your heart racing with excitement. It is one of the most mindful outdoor activities that enhances focus…Trekking5 min read
Akash·Mar 29, 20215 reasons why it’s a good idea to be a swimmer on a trekYou never know when your swimming skills might come in handy. Swimming is an aerobic sport that’s good for the heart, while going easy on your joints and muscles. It’s one of the few sports that can be used to recover from other forms of intense exercise. It’s always a…Swimming3 min read
Akash·Mar 12, 20215 kinds of people organizers totally regret having on the trailDon’t be that person! The sloth — He was clearly informed of the difficulty of the trek well in advance, just like everyone else. He read all the instructions sent by the organizers. He made sure to make payment on time. He even packed each and every item the organizers…Trekking In India4 min read
Akash·Feb 28, 2021The allure and thrill of trekking compares to no other. Here’s why.That sudden rush of adrenaline on summiting the peak. The wave of excitement that lingers for a week before the trek. The rush of endorphins that follow the week after. And the sense of nostalgia that overcomes you, as you lie under a billion stars at your campsite, contemplating the…Trekking4 min read