The Outdoor Journal - Spring 2016

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X-Alps - Gliding Over Snow & Ice

THE KARAKORAM ANOMALY - Scientists explore glacial lakes in the world’s tallest mountain range, and attempt to climb the previously untouched north face of the 7,530m peak Yukshin Gardan Sar.

CLIFF NOTES - Andy Lewis aka “Sketchy Andy”, one of the world’s leading slackliners, and his tribe continue to push limits set by societal norms. Here’s a look inside their ‘Slacklife’.

TAKING CERRO TORRE - On February 21, 2015, Caroline North and Christina Huber reached the summit of 10,262 ft Cerro Torre, making the first all-female, unsupported team ascent.

AN ALTERNATE UPRISING - A new student at the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering discovers the challenges and the beauty of what is allegedly the dodgiest of mountaineering schools in India

THE BEETLE, THE GYPSY AND THE LAND ROVER - Three friends go on the road trip of a lifetime. Their experience eventually leads to the genesis of Raid de Himalaya, the ighest
altitude motor rally in the world.

Gear Review - Adventure Travel - Feast your eyes on our selection of interchangeable gear that can be used on the mountain as well as on a softer adventure travel holiday.