Nagpur Mountaineers: Scaling new heights
Mountaineering. The word itself arouses the feeling of thrill deep within. Mountaineering may be a common thing now, but several years ago, this was not the case. Lack of proper equipment, trekking gear, difficulties in carrying oxygen supplies, non-availability of exact maps and effective training discouraged many. Here is an inspiring tale of ‘Nagpur Mountaineers’, a group of those who believed in defying all odds of the time and scaling new heights... By Kartik Lokhande Adventure-lovers are never bogged down by challenges. In fact, they are raring to go wherever there are challenges. And, this is exactly what ‘Nagpur Mountaineers’ did years ago. Started in 1981, it was a pioneering group. Now, though the number of mountaineering expeditions has come down, the group still exists as that of mountaineering enthusiasts. “When we started as the group dedicated to mountaineering in 1981, it was a pioneering effort. Today, the activity has gained popularity and lot many op...