mountains in my mind...
mountains in our mind...mountains to climb in 2009... -- Adventure Mania www.adventuremania.com http://himalaya-raja.blogspot.com Real Adventure Journeys Across Himalaya t:+91 97487 61139 m:+91 92305 11139
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What we did in 2008! A report from Adventure Mania...
2008~Year of the Magic Panda! 4 mountaineering expeditions, 6 summits, 5 treks, 1 cleaning expedition on the Singalila Ridge,1 charitable project for mountain porters,1 crazy race on Mount Elbrus, many new friends, fire in Sikkim project, no accidents or sickness in any of our trips…that's 2008 for Adventure Mania… and another year in a mountain guide's life! Cold, crisp 3000m air on the Singalila Ridge, rising Sun over Tiger Hill in the distance, mighty Kangchendzonga massif shining, smiling over the North. Short of breath as I ran up the hill, I suddenly realized this is where it all started for me. Singalila Ridge has always been like home coming. I was only 4 years when I had come here for the first time. I was with my parents. Back then in 1975, they did not have all the tea houses and so many people around. Since that first visit, I have been on the Singalila Ridge, trekking with friends, leading groups; for more than 50 times! I have lost count. I was lost
adventuremania strikes again!
It was short and sweet! Took us only 4 days to climb this mountain from our base( 4100m), with its summit just over 6000m in Sikkim. Summit on November 28, a very lightweight style ascent and very cold indeed. I have inclinations to go back and do a proper winter climb on this mountain! Its been a succesful climbing and trekking year 2008! We have managed to remain safe and yet succesful! -- Adventure Mania www.adventuremania.com Real Adventure Journeys Across Himalaya t:+91 97487 61139 m:+91 92305 11139