The Look After Summit
19th April 2021
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I captured these photos two days ago right after Sirbaz and Joshi returned to the Basecamp after summiting Annapurna-1 (8,091m). It had taken them two
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Successful Annapurna Summit!
16th April 2021
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1:17 pm / 16 April 2021 / Annapurna Summit 8,091 m A short story of the successful summit of Annapurna! 1st summit push on 13th
Summit Push
12th April 2021
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Yesterday, Sirbaz and Joshi left the basecamp for the summit push on Mt Annapurna. Today, they reached Camp 3 (6,420m) late in the afternoon. By
Why Risk Your Life For Mountaineering?
10th April 2021
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Some said, “it’s pure madness.” Others read, “it’s suicide.” Some considered, “why are they risking life for nothing? They have no regard for their families.”
Route to Annapurna Camp III
8th April 2021
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Sirbaz Khan and Abdul Joshi have deposited their stuff at Camp 3 (6,392) on Mt Annapurna and are now back at the base camp. The
Different Shapes of Mt. Annapurna
7th April 2021
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Every morning, after having breakfast, I sit in the doorway of the mess tent here at the base camp with my eyes glued to the
Kitchen Staff at Annapurna Basecamp
5th April 2021
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In a mountaineering expedition, climbers are the center of attention and get all the accolades, but there are many others working behind the scenes who
Annapurna Puja Ceremony
4th April 2021
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t the Annapurna basecamp, smoke rose from the altar to the heaven. Lama chanted prayers from the pages of Tibetan Holy Scripture asking the gods
Annapurna Camp 2
31st March 2021
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Annapurna Camp 2 / Elevation 5,515m / -11ºC Yesterday Sirbaz and Joshi estabalished Camp 2 at 1:30 pm. Six hours passed by with them tucked
Rotations on Mt. Annapurna
30th March 2021
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Climbers cannot just push an 8000er mountain in one ago. They would have to gradually go up to between 5000-7000 meteres for conditioning before attacking
The Tale of 1st Camp
28th March 2021
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Today Sirbaz and Joshi returned to the basecamp after spending a night at Camp I. Here is what they have to say about the first
Annapurna-1 (8,091m)—The Deadliest Mountain!
27th March 2021
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Annapurna (8,091m) is the 10th highest peak in the world. It’s the most dangerous mountain among all 8000ers. Only few mountaineers dare to attempt it,