Never again will I look at the Grand Canyon in the same way ever again. I first set eyes on her on a road trip in December 2011, during which I exclaimed to myself, this must be the most majestic place in the United States. And now in October 2017, almost 6 years later, to be able to get right up close and personal to her, not driving, but hiking right into her bosom, feels almost unreal. It's like a dream come true; a longing that's finally fulfilled.
Read More“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” -Edmund Hillary. Thrown to the elements, away from the convenience of technology, comfort of home and safety of civilization - there’s something about being vulnerable that makes one come alive.
Read MoreCheck your ego at the door. Don't be a martyr. Stay in a group. Stay connected. Following my previous post on How I Almost Got Lost: How To Stay Safe In The Mountains, here's an update with more safety tips and lessons learnt.
Read MoreLast weekend I went on an outdoor trip which nearly landed me in a life threatening situation. I took some time to chew on it before writing it down. I’m sharing this because there are several important lessons that anyone heading into the remote outdoors could learn from my experience.
Read MoreWe are never meant to stay on the mountaintop. Life is a constant cycle where we keep walking through life’s constantly changing landscape.
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