HeyJaredOutdoor Stories
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September 2026 Recap :) (opens the original)
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Here I am, writing my monthly recap once again.The last one I wrote was in March 2026, and after that, God knows what happened! Maybe because I share my life in the Himalayas through notes, I feel it would be a repetition if I put everything in a monthly recap! But it’s alright. I’m here again.September hasn’t been the easiest month for me emotionally. After a long time, I found myself carrying a strange sense of emptiness inside me that spilled into my everyday life. I skipped a lot of my fitne
Unexpected Incident on a trek in Karnataka (opens the original)
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In 2024, I was part of documenting a small hike near Bangalore—Kungalu Betta (a.k.a. Puppy Betta), in Ramanagara District, Karnataka—with my office colleague, Surita. The idea was to create a practical video for people who wanted to do the trek on their own, covering everything from planning the journey to the base and understanding the logistics, to what to carry, the route, and important safety considerations.It all started when Surita asked if I could join her on the trek and bring in the per
First Trek Leading Experience with Indiahikes (opens the original)
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It’s been four years since I led my first trek with Indiahikes on 26th September 2022, and I feel like writing about that journey today. :)<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="819" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bbtc!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,
Happy Birthday Shreya (opens the original)
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Happy Birthday ,Even though I don’t like you that much, you have been an integral part of my life since last year, and that is the reason, on your birthday, I want to celebrate the person you are and tell you how grateful I am for your presence in my life (I will be on the trek when this post is out- attempting a summit climb to 14000 ft. so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!)You know, if I were to uninstall Substack and walk away from it today, and someone asked me to name one thing Substack has given me, I wo
My Journey: CA to a Trek Leader (Part 4/4) (opens the original)
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With the burning desire to find my ‘Why’, I enrolled in my first-ever winter trek in the Himalayas- the Kuari Pass Trek.Winter high-altitude treks bring an entirely different set of challenges. Snow-covered trails, sub-zero temperatures, and constantly changing weather conditions make the experience considerably more demanding. I deliberately wanted to experience these challenges for myself, because I felt that if I truly wanted to become a Trek Leader, I needed to understand what it was to face
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