Nutan Shinde

Freelance outdoor/adventure writer and social media manager with work published in various adventure publications like Outside Online, UKClimbing, ExplorersWeb, GearJunkie, Trek the Himalayas, Dreamwanderlust, MojaGear, Adtire, etc. Written for Kids Stop Press (India's leading parenting website) and Women's Web (India's online platform for inspiring women).

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CLIENTS: Suunto India, Lisa Thompson (Everester and America's Second Woman to climb K2), MojaGear, ILoveClimbing, The Climbing Initiative, Trek the Himalayas, United We Climb

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Climbing Magazine • 29th June 2022

Anak was the First Woman to FA 5.15. What’s Next?

In 2017, Anak Verhoeven became the second woman in history to climb 5.15. Since then, she has ticked off four more of the grade.

UK Climbing • 16th February 2022

A Wave of Lockdown New-Routing in India

While 2020 and 2021 were punctuated by global lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian climbers saw an opportunity to explore and develop new climbing destinations.

Climbing Magazine • 2nd February 2022

A Bouldering Festival Empowers Indian Women

CLAW - Climb like a Woman, India's all-women climbing group empowers women through bouldering. Here is a report of the 2021 climbing meetup held in the Himalayas published in Outside Online's Gym Climber magazine 2022 edition and online version.

UK Climbing • 4th October 2021

First Indian Ascent of Shoshala and First Repeat of Trishul Direct

On 27 September 2021, an Indian team stood on the summit of Shoshala(4700m), a rocky peak in the Kinnaur region of the Indian Himalayas. Here is a report of the epic ascent.

5C Climbers • 5th May 2021

Why is Janja Garnbret the best competition climber ever

Everything you need to know about the legendary Janja Garnbret

UK Climbing • 20th July 2021

To Be a Climbing Mum, or Not to Be?

I discuss the difficulties many women - with outdoor passions and careers face when deciding whether or not to start a family.

UK Climbing • 17th February 2021

Facing the Samsara: Indian Women Climbing High

I profile three women pushing boundaries in Indian climbing and competing on the world circuit.

Travel and Liesure • 20th October 2021

It’s All About Girl Power, India’s All-Women Climbing Festival

A report covering India's all-women climbing meetup of 2021 for Travel and Leisure

UK Climbing • 9th November 2020

Trekking in India - a Beginner's Introduction

India is a stunningly diverse country to hike in, here is a guide to start trekking in India.

5C Climbers • 1st November 2020

Rock Climbing Festivals in Asia and Beyond

A detailed guide to climbing festivals organized in Asian countries.

Explorers Web • 9th November 2020

Pandemic Helps Ladakh’s Snow Leopards

How has the pandemic helped Snow Leopards in India find out here!

Trek the Himalayas • 1st November 2020

Why Pangarchulla Peak trek is not suggested for Monsoon & Winters?

Find out why the Pangarchulla Peak trek is not good for winters.

5C Climbers • 25th September 2020

The best climbing destinations in India

East, west, north, or south wherever you go in India, you will discover tonnes of crags for climbing. Know more about these destinations.

KidsStopPress • 16th September 2020

Disciplining Kids During Pandemic- How To Establish A Routine?

This article is about reducing the struggles of parents in the lockdown- #SimplifyingParenting in the pandemic.

UK Climbing • 29th August 2020

TRAINING: Movement Training for Climbing at Home

The aim of the article is to provide movement exercises that can be trained at home - exercises for rock climbers.

Deepak Pawar • 29th August 2020

Mental Strength for Sports Competitions

How to prepare mentally for Sports Climbing competitions, find out more!

GearJunkie • 17th August 2020

14 Himalayan Hikes You Have to Experience

Top Himalayan treks in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan

57hours • 21st October 2021

Empowering Indian Women Through Outdoor Climbing

My transforming experience after attending Climb like a Woman (CLAW), India's all-women climbing meetup in 2021.

Birds on the blog • 29th October 2020

Mocked because I travel without my husband

Being an adventure lover, this is my story and every other girl's journey who doesn't fit in society's standards.

MOUNTAINEERING ARTICLES

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Dream Wanderlust • 5th December 2019

Interview: Jost Kobusch on his Solo Winter attempt to Everest

On 9th November 2019, in an exclusive interview with Dream Wanderlust, Jost Kobusch talks about his Solo Everest Winter ascent preparation as he chats with me.

Nutaneeer • 31st May 2019

Opinion | Traffic jam on Everest is an NP problem

I try to analyze if there is a solution to the traffic jam on Everest

Nutaneeer • 21st July 2019

A career in adventure and mountaineering field in India

Are you thinking of making a career in India in Mountaineering field? This article will get you started.

Trek the Himalayas • 19th July 2019

Myths about AMS

Find out what myths about AMS you should always ignore while hiking at high altitudes.

Dream Wanderlust • 6th February 2018

Interview: The first Indian athlete to complete Badwater 135 and Brazil 135 ultramarathons

Dream Wanderlust • 3rd May 2019

Sergi Mingote aims to complete 6 Eight-thousanders in a year

Sergi Mingote (48) is here with a mountaineering challenge to summit 6 of the 14 Eight-thousander in a year. Find out more about him.

TREK GUIDE/HOW-TO ARTICLES

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GearJunkie • 17th August 2020

14 Himalayan Hikes You Have to Experience

Top Himalayan treks in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan

Trek the Himalayas • 25th January 2020

Summer treks never to miss: Treks that signify every aspect of life

Top Indian Summer Treks

Trek the Himalayas • 12th March 2019

Because the family always comes first!

Top Family treks in the Indian Himalayas

Trek the Himalayas • 12th August 2019

Post monsoon trekking season: The best, a trekker can get

Top Autumn treks in India

Trek the Himalayas • 8th June 2019

Can you choose between the two lake treks of the Kashmir Valley?

Comparison of Kashmir Great Lakes and Tarsar Marsar treks of Kashmir valley

5C Climbers • 25th September 2020

The best climbing destinations in India

East, west, north, or south wherever you go in India, you will discover tonnes of crags for climbing. Know more about these destinations.

Trek the Himalayas • 29th November 2019

Making a career as a Trek Leader

Want to become a Trek Leader? This guide is for you!

Trek the Himalayas • 25th March 2019

Period Hygiene | Yes, we bleed and we trek!

Cheer up ladies; here are answers to all your questions about trekking in periods.

Trek the Himalayas • 21st October 2019

How to stay warm in cold Winter treks

Tips so that you can be cool about staying warm on cold treks

Trek the Himalayas • 11th October 2019

Insight into better eyesight while trekking (Lens or Specs or LASIK)

To use Contact lenses, Spectacles, or LASIK for Himalayan treks, an insightful guide on the same.

Trek the Himalayas • 25th September 2019

Do’s and Don’t’s for Winter treks

Trek the Himalayas • 29th November 2019

Getting fit in less than month for trek

Tips to prepare physically in less than a month for a Himalayan trek

Trek the Himalayas • 6th October 2018

Walking Hacks In The Mountain

Find out the correct walking techniques in the mountains for acclimatization

Trek the Himalayas • 27th August 2019

Video | Walking Right in the Mountains

Efficient walking techniques to prevent AMS during high-altitude treks

Trek the Himalayas • 25th September 2019

Trek hacks: Using tents efficiently

Trek the Himalayas • 25th September 2019

Trek hacks: Using a sleeping bag

HIKING/BACKPACKING ARTICLES

Trek the Himalayas • 5th February 2019

Opinion | The age of Roopkund trek is over. So what?

My opinion after the Roopkund trek ban

Trek the Himalayas • 11th September 2018

The reason why most people want to quit their jobs and travel to the mountains

Trek the Himalayas • 14th March 2019

Trekking with the mountain ladies: Bachendri Pal and Premlata Agarwal

My trek experience with India's first female Everester and Seven Summitier.

Trek the Himalayas • 20th December 2018

I am a Trekker and not a Tourist

Find out how trekkers are different from Tourists

Nutaneeer • 20th May 2019

A stairway to inner peace: Kalavantini Durg trek

My first trek story - emotional and enlightening!

Indiahikes • 27th November 2016

Sunrise at Kanchenjunga changed my life

My first Himalayan trek experience, published by Indiahikes

Adtire • 20th January 2020

Interview: Mountainous talk with Arun Sawant

Arun Sawant is a person who has been exploring Sahyadris for more than 43 years and still following at the age of 60. Born in 1957, Arun Sawant is still exploring Sahyadris and Himalayas. He was the first man to descend Kokankada, the man behind the discovery of the popular Sandhan Valley

Trek the Himalayas • 31st July 2019

Misconceptions of Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani

Find out how Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, the popular Bollywood movie, spread wrong ideas about trekking

HIKING WITH FAMILY GUIDES

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KidsStopPress • 16th September 2020

Disciplining Kids During Pandemic- How To Establish A Routine?

This article is about reducing the struggles of parents in the lockdown- #SimplifyingParenting in the pandemic.

Trek the Himalayas • 17th January 2020

Six years old conquering Dayara Bugyal trek

Guide for kid trekkers by parents

Trek the Himalayas • 25th June 2019

Here is how a 6-year-old trekked with us

Trekking experience of a 6-year-old female trekker

Trek the Himalayas • 12th March 2019

Because the family always comes first!

Top Family treks in the Indian Himalayas

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