Skier Killed and 6 Buried in Inbounds Avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir A Russian skier was killed in an inbounds avalanche at Gulmarg Ski Resort, Kashmir, while a successful rescue operation saved six others, including a local guide, officials reported. Related: [VIDEO] Skiers Run for Their Lives as Avalanche Kills at Least 2 at Gulmarg Ski Area The avalanche struck the Army Ridge at Gulmarg ski resort on Thursday afternoon, trapping the […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
Himalaya 500: A Project to Ski 500 Lines in the Planet’s Highest Mountain Range Flamingos, pelicans, and crocodiles thrive in the intricate network of marshes and mangrove forests at the mouth of the Indus River.ย As the fourth largest river in Asia, its muddy silt-rich water has traveled a long way from its headwaters in the Himalaya roughly 2,000 miles away. Tracing the Indus backward from its mouth, the river flows from the Arabian Sea […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | September 18, 2023 1 Comment
Heavy Snowfall Kills 9 and Brings Chaos to Himalayan Kashmir Heavy snowfall killed at least nine people in Himalayan Kashmir yesterday and has left the region paralyzed, officials said.ย Deep snow has blocked roads and damaged power lines, disrupting life and blanketing the area in darkness. Hospitals are without power and surgeries have had to be canceled. The snow caused large scale damage to apple trees, the mainstay of the region’s […] WeatherBrains | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
Kashmir: Where Skis & AK-47s Go Together Nestled within the high peaks of the Himalaya on the border of Pakistan and India lies the Indian state of Kashmir. Oftenย referredย to as “Heaven on Earth” by the local population, this region harbors massive peaks, deep snow, amazing skiing, and AK-47’s. While many have heard of the amazing skiing that Kashmir offers, not everyone is fully aware of the ongoing […] Jesse Cassidy | May 4, 2018 2 Comments
Exactly How To Ski & Ride The Highest Gondola On Earth | Gulmarg, India How To Ski & Ride the Highest Gondola on Earth Gulmarg, India: Yes itโs possible to ski in India.ย India holds the highest gondola on Earth: ย the Gulmarg Gondola that drops you off on the top of 13,780′ (4,200m) Afarwat Peak. When most people think about India they picture the Taj Mahal, Bollywood dancing or the Ganges. What most people forget […] Marian Krogh | February 22, 2017 1 Comment