About Me

   13/09/2013

I am Mountain Athlete, Aspiring Alpinist, have represented India for trad climbing internationally, in Thailand, USA, France, UK. I believe in transformational power of wilderness in growth and development. I do and teach adventure sports in India, US, Hong Kong, UAE.  I teach backcountry skiing, rock climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, downhill biking, white water kayaking and mountain biking.

Currently based in Leadville Colorado, working on mountaineering expeditions and consulting as freelancer of diversity, inclusion and equity to various organisations in US and India.

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I also hold international certifications such as W-EMT (National Registry of Emergency Medicine), SPI from American Mountain Guide Association, Trip Leader from NOLS USA, Single Pitch Training from Mountain Training UK, Wilderness First Aid Responder from Aerie Backcountry USA in addition to Mountaineering Leadership from Indian Mountaineering Foundation and Advance Mountaineering from NIM. Also a Master Trainer for Leave No Trace Trainer to teach Outdoor Ethics

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When in India, in winter, live in Manali, at Himalayan foothills. My days are spent training for skiing, climbing, actually climbing and teaching it and doing adventures. I am a law graduate but adventure is my profession!

Currently I am bolting new routes in Manali and going on High Altitude Expeditions and exploring lesser known trails in Lahaul and Spiti.

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RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS:

This February 2021, I did first ascent of route bolted by me and named it Manali 18. We also bolted new routes Allied.

In Nov 2020, we trained a team of 10 young guns and climbed 10 pinnacles, multi pitch, trad in the Sahyadris.

In Sept-Oct 2020, I and my climbing partner climbed 6 Himalayan Peaks in self sufficient, alpine style (no guides, porters or kitchen stafff) : Mt Friendship, Mt Deo Tibba, Mt Menthosa, Mt Ladakhi,  Mt Norbu, Mt Jagatsukh. We camped above Mt Shitidhar. All this was done in under a month.
I worked as Manager of Adventure Park in Hatta, Dubai UAE in 2020, at Outwardbound Baltimore on their backpacking and sea kayaking expeditions which had elements of socio emotional learning for students.

In Nov 2019, I completed Sunderdunga hike, solo, 21 day expedition to Baluni (16,000 ft)

In March 2019, I climbed Mt. Kyangin Ri in Nepal, solo (4770 m)

I was in UAE this Spring till April 2018, kayaking with his highness and Royal Family of Sharjah, climbing, worked in Virtual Reality film, and shooting for couple of international brands.
In February 2018, I designed and taught Rock Climbing Instructor Training Program for Instructors of Outward Bound Bharat (part of OB International) under curriculum of Professional Climbing Guides Institute USA’s Top Rope Guide Course.

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In November 2017, I got assessed by American Mountain Guides Association. I am the only Indian to be certified by them. We got opportunity to guide clients from Iceland, Canada, Thailand, UK, USA for rock climbing sessions in Chiang Mai.

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In October 2017, I was invited for American Alpine Club’s International Climbing Meet at USA in Yosemite,  world’s best rock climbing area which has massive big walls, thousands of feet of sheer rock faces to climb on. I was climbing with top climbers from USA, Canada, Australia, Brazil and many other countries.

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I also went to Red Rocks Canyons near Las Vegas to climbing with new climbing partners for 10 days. We used to climb multi-pitch trad routes averaging 1200-1500 ft daily.

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In July 2017, I represented India at UIAA Global Youth Summit in France. It was International Climbing Camp where we got opportunity to climb multi-pitch routes ranging from 800ft to 1400 ft in one go. It was amazing experience to climb on rock types such as limestone, granite, gneiss, sandstone.

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In March 2017, we went on winter backpacking in Gharwal Himalayas to Roopkund, could reach till 12,000 ft and had to back off because of risky snow conditions.

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On 31st July 2016, I climbed  Mount Kanamo (5970m) alone, a Himalayan Peak in Spiti Valley becoming first woman to do it solo.

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In June 2016, I was invited by British Mountaineering Council for International Trad meet. Only 20 women from all over the world were selected for this and I was so fortunate to climb with the best in world! Click here to read my experience.

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In 2015, my startup ProEdge Adventures was instrumental in hoisting the Largest Indian Flag, 60ftx40ft on highest point in Maharashtra, Mount Kalsubai, for Indian Navy. That was another record. I also teach climbing to the cadets in NDA, conduct workshops and adventure events and built a climbing wall there.
11 & 12 July 2014, Me and my climbing partner also climbed Mt. Stok Kangri (6153m) a peak in Ladakh in under 2 days, another record for Indian Women in alpine climbing.

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I also give motivational talks on achievement motivation, breaking gender stereotypes and conduct adventure activities for learning and development for corporate or clubs.
I am ambassador for SJCAM India, Adventures Beyond Barriers and supported in products by Redbull, Deivee, Ace Blend and a lot of brands in kind. Got part scholarships to do courses from NOLS, at Hanifl Center and to attend the Trad Meet in UK.
I am thankful to Allied Petzl and Shivdurg for supporting me with equipment when I need to lend it.

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Earlier, I have collaborated with brands such as Woodland, Natskies, Maruti Suzuki, Baleno Wicked Weekends, Godrej, Rock Aliens, Gipfel Climbing Equipment,  Wildcraft , ShivDurg Mitra, BBC-NatGeo, Bohemian Adventures,  Levi’s, 4Play and many more.
Currently conducting Instructor Training Programs, outdoor education programs as freelancer for many companies across India. Also working on trekking and climbing programs for people with disabilities and able bodied together through Adventures Beyond Barriers.
Connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Also click here to subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

UPCOMING ENDEAVORS FOR WHICH I AM LOOKING FOR SPONSORSHIPS/ FINANCIAL SUPPORT:

  1. Mountaineering expeditions in 2021 in Himachal Pradesh.
  2. Bolting of rock climbing routes in Manali and Spiti.
  3.  A couple of climbing movies focused on off-beat themes.
  4.  Expedition to a 7000m peak in Ladakh-Zanskar.
  5. Expedition to a 7000m peak in Nepal.

To contact me, click here.

Always happy to come for motivational talk in your club/ company/ organisation.

To read more about me, here are the link I am featured for in various newspapers, magazines, online portals etc.