Unlike last time, this is not even an invite. I am just FYIing. A friend of mine called me a trekking addict. At that time, I did not take it seriously. Now I do. I have been without a trek for the last 10 days and I am feeling trek sick. I feel the inaction, my bones are creaking, the muscles are aching to get out. I want to walk, feel the pain in my calves, camp out in the open, cook some dal and rice, have a large hot glass of tea and think about nothing but the weather and food. I want simple worries. Its not far actually. I leave tomorrow for a 2-3 day cleaning drive to Triund with the Mountain Cleaners.
On the 16th, I leave for a long one. It starts with the realization of (hopefully) my dream of going to Bada Bhangal, that promised land and then continue walking all the way upto Zanskar valley via Miyar Glacier and back through Darcha and then the route blurs. I want to get out for as long as is possible. I want to shepherd goats at some point in time. I just cant muster enough courage right now. One day, I am sure I will.
While I said this is not an invite, people interested are still welcome. None of this long one is easy. Min committment of 12 days and wading through snow guaranteed all the way. Miyar will be tough. It will also be my first climb on a glacier. So, I hope its not that big a deal. Even if it is, to heck with it, thats what I trek for. Its a challenge I like.
Now to some Royal Challenge.
