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...
Chasing Snow and Silence, Bhrigu Lake DIY Trek
An overnight bus from Delhi, unpredictable mountain weather, frozen lake views, bonfire dinners and a lot of sliding down snowy slopes. This was our Bhrigu Lake trek experience from Manali....
Winter Trekking Layering System: Learn from 10 Years of Himalayan Experience
by Kamakshi Pal I still remember my first winter trek. I was 25, overconfident, and wearing a cotton t-shirt under my jacket because "it was soft and comfortable." By evening,...
