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: Symptoms, Prevention, Diamox and Descent
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 in 2026. Climb these 6,000m peaks instead.
Stok Kangri is still closed to commercial expeditions in 2026. Compare Kang Yatse II, Dzo Jongo East, UT Kangri, Yunam, Mentok and Kanamo by altitude, difficulty, season 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 Altitude Sickness Starts Above 2,500m
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: Acclimatisation, Ascent Rules and Diamox
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, HACE and HAPE Warning Signs
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, Oxygen, Diamox and HAPE/HACE
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: A Beginner's Guide to Reading a Peak Listing
Decode the chips on every peak page — F, PD, AD, D, TD, ED — plus UIAA, YDS, WI/AI, and the words you'll actually hear on the rope. Anchored to real Indian Himalayan peaks.
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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.