Sport Climbing : Introduction

Sport-climbing

  Sport climbing is a form of rock climbing that relies on permanent anchors fixed to the rock, and possibly bolts, for protection. In contrast, in traditional climbing the rock is typically devoid of fixed anchors and bolts and climbers must place removable protection as they climb. Since the need to place protection is virtually […]

Freediving: Introduction

freediving

? What is freediving? Have you ever dreamed of passively exploring the underwater world free from equipment? Freediving is the most natural and serene way to explore the depths of the oceans with minimal impact. It is also the ultimate way to free yourself and spend more time enjoying the beauty and silence of the […]

What’s Luge? An Indian Olympic Hero answers

shiva-keshavan Olympian

What is Luge?  Luge is a winter sport featured at the Winter Olympic Games where a competitor or two-person team rides a flat sled while lying face up and feet first. The sport is usually contested on a specially designed ice track that allows gravity to increase the sled’s speed. The winner normally completes the […]

Sandboarding :Introduction

Sandboarding

? Sandboarding is a board sport similar to snowboarding. It is a recreational activity that takes place on sand dunes rather than snow-covered mountains. This boardsport has adherents throughout the world, most prevalently in desert areas or coastal areas with beach dunes.It involves riding across or down a dune while standing with both feet strapped […]

Rishikesh rafting camps face Green tribunal’s pollution charges

Rishikesh rafting camps

Rishikesh rafting camps face Green tribunal’s pollution charges   The National Green Tribunal has sought the Centre’s response on “unregulated” operation of rafting camps on the banks of Ganga from Shivpuri to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand There are 150 rafting camps in Rishikesh. All are registered with Uttarakhand Tourism as well as the Forest Department. Since […]