The Longtale Blog
Friendship Peak Expedition – 60 Hours of Snow, Weather and a Whole Lot of Grit
Some treks are remembered for the summit. Others are remembered for everything that happens before and after it. Our Friendship Peak expedition was definitely the latter. After organising two community...
Gulabi Kantha DIY Trek: Carry Your Own Load, Earn Your Own Summit
We began the year 2026 with an idea in mind ‘To enable serious trekkers to experience true DIY trekking in a structured, safe, and community-driven format.’ To enable this, we...
Beyond Cardio: A Comprehensive Fitness Plan for Trekking Success
Embarking on a trek, whether in the Sahyadris or the Himalayas, is a rewarding experience. However, it demands a level of physical and mental preparedness that goes beyond simple cardio....
Triathlon on a Budget: Bergman Mysore 2024 Race Report - By Udayan Anand
by Udayan Anand Well, I am not even sure if I can call it a race report, for it is more a journal — a diary entry of my first...
