Notes from the mountain.
Long-form, data-backed writing for Indian Himalayan climbers — decision guides, trip reports, gear notes and skills pieces, drawn from expeditions we run and the questions our climbers actually ask.
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Altitude Sickness on a Trek: What to Do
A trekker-first guide to altitude sickness and acute mountain sickness: symptoms, prevention, acclimatisation, Diamox, HAPE/HACE warning signs and when to descend.
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Stok Kangri is closed: 2026 alternatives
Stok Kangri is still closed to commercial expeditions in 2026. Compare Kang Yatse II, Dzo Jongo East, UT Kangri and Yunam by altitude, difficulty and cost.
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After your BMC, what's the right first 6,000m peak?
A data-backed guide to picking your first 6,000m Indian Himalayan summit — covering IMF royalties, technical grades, costs and acclimatization profiles across 12 candidates.
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Blood Oxygen at Altitude: Why 2,500m Matters
Watch air pressure fall, see blood oxygen drop, and learn why altitude sickness risk rises sharply past about 2,500 m.
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How to Prevent Altitude Sickness on a Trek
How acclimatisation prevents altitude sickness: breathing, kidneys, oxygen unloading, red cells, sleeping-altitude rules, and Diamox.
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Altitude Sickness Symptoms: AMS Self-Check
Recognise altitude sickness symptoms and AMS symptoms after ascent with timing, the 2018 Lake Louise self-check, HACE signs and HAPE signs.
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Altitude Sickness Treatment: When to Descend
When to stop ascending or descend for altitude sickness: mild AMS, moderate AMS, HACE, HAPE, oxygen, Diamox, medicines and pressure bags.
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Mountaineering Glossary & Grades Explained
Alpine grades F, PD, AD, D, TD and ED explained, plus UIAA, YDS and WI/AI, anchored to real Indian Himalayan peaks. Decode the chips on every peak page.
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First 6,000m peak in India — every climbable candidate
A standing reference of twelve Indian peaks that pass the first-6,000er filter, with grade, season, cost and operator data. Pairs with the Peak Match tool.
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A complete guide to climbing Black Peak
Route, itinerary, cost, equipment and training for Black Peak — a 6,387m AD- expedition in the Garhwal Himalayas.