Mountaineering & Trekking in the Pandemic Era – Covid-19 Risk Mitigation

In this podcast, we explain the factors to keep in mind before buying mountain apparel. Selecting the right apparel can be tedious task and at times bewildering. Here we break it down for you and outline a few elements which will help you decide the level of clothing you will need on your next adventure. We aim to guide you in making clearer choices and selecting suitable gear which in-effect will help you in packing light and travelling efficiently.  The right product can make your experience that much more fun which is why its important to select the right gear. To learn more about layering check our blog: How to properly layer for Summer Mountain Recreation Visit our outdoor store to see full range of products and gear up for trekking, hiking, climbing, alpinism, mountaineering, expeditions, mountain sports and other outdoor pursuits. Thank you for listening, travel safe!

The year was 1932 when Frank Smythe wrote the following in his book "Kamet Conquered"  “The pilgrim must brave the heat and disease of the lower Himalayan valleys, and finally the freezing airs from the snow, before he can accomplish his pilgrimage. Some fall by the wayside, and many more perish of cholera, dysentery, typhoid, malaria and other tropical diseases. Yet, the greater the tribulation and the immolation greater the virtue and the forgiveness” In this podcast Sameer and Anindya explore the possibility of mountaineering and trekking in the Himalayas while mitigating the risk of covid-19.  With the mountain states across the Indian Himalaya being open to tourism there is now a rush among the romantics and the adventurous to plan and book their much awaited holiday in the hills. They have been separated from their beloved for far too long and now with the ‘unlocks’ announced by the states, peoples’ bags are packed and they are ready to go. Hence, its of utmost importance that we travel responsibly and not recklessly.  As mentioned in the podcast here are the links to trekking and mountaineering guidelines by UIAA and Indian Mountaineering Foundation: UIAA - ADVENTURE TRAVEL AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IMF - MOUNTAINEERING AND MOUNTAIN OUTDOOR COVID 19 ADVISORY Thank you for listening, Travel Safe! Trek and climb with Anindya @ Adventure Mania Gear up for mountaineering and trekking @ Trek Kit India

"Himachal is urging its visitors to be ‘safety ambassadors’ by obeying Covid protocol and thus travelling responsibly." - Indian Himalaya Travel Update with Anindya Mukherjee - Himachal - 28 June 2021 Adhere to local COVID protocols, follow Govt guidelines and travel safe! Follow Himachal Tourism to get latest updates about travel guidelines in the area. Read more about Anindya Supporter by: Trek Kit

"Kashmir wants to be a responsible tourism player and we as visitors need to play our part" - Indian Himalaya Travel Update with Anindya Adhere to local COVID protocols, follow Govt guidelines and travel safe! Follow J&K Tourism  to get latest updates about travel guidelines in the area. Read more about Anindya Supporter by: Trek Kit

"The stakeholders of Uttarakhand are keen to welcome guests this monsoon." - Indian Himalaya Travel Update with Anindya - Uttarakhand - 27 June 2021 Adhere to local COVID protocols, follow Govt guidelines and travel safe! Follow Uttarakhand Tourism  to get latest updates about travel guidelines in the area. Read more about Anindya Supporter by: Trek Kit

As travel restriction ease out, many of us are planning to visit the mountains. Anindya Mukherjee, a renowned explorer and a part the Indian mountaineering fraternity, shares his current finding about the state of affairs in Ladakh. Adhere to local COVID protocols, follow Govt guidelines and travel safe! Follow Ladakh Tourism  to get latest updates about travel guidelines in the area. Read more about Anindya Supporter by: Trek Kit