The Journal
Notes from the Trail
Trek guides, bike logs and everything I wish someone had told me before my first climb.
Treks
What Nobody Tells You About Kedarnath in October
The crowds thin out, the light gets sharper, and the cold hits differently. A late-season guide.
Oct 20247 min read
Bike Trips
Shimla to Spiti on Two Wheels
Landslides, one flat tyre, and the best plate of momos I've had at 3,800 metres.
Jun 202411 min read
Packing
My 60L Bag, Item by Item
Everything that earns a place in my pack — and everything I stopped carrying after year three.
Mar 20246 min read
Travel Guides
Chitkul: The Last Village Before the Border
How to get there, where to stay, and why you should go before the road gets easier.
Sep 20238 min read
Photography
Shooting at 4,000 Metres: What Actually Works
Batteries die fast, hands get clumsy, and golden hour lasts about six minutes. Notes from the field.
Jan 20239 min read
Treks
Buran Pass: Crossing at 4,570 Metres
The pass that taught me altitude sickness isn't about fitness — it's about patience.
Aug 202210 min read