THE IBEX JOURNAL
Stories from the hills.
Gear reviews, route guides, trekker diaries, conservation stories and trail safety — from the people who actually live this.
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Gear reviews, route guides, trekker diaries, conservation stories and trail safety — from the people who actually live this.
Everything you need to know before your first Himalayan summit attempt — trail conditions, permits, timing, and what to expect on each day of the Kedarkantha trek.
Riya Sharma went to see ancient skeletons and came back transformed. She shares what the Skeleton Lake at 5029m really feels like, and why it changed everything.
IBEX's zero-waste trek policy isn't marketing. Here's exactly what we do — and what every trekker must understand before setting foot above 3000m.
Acute Mountain Sickness can affect anyone regardless of fitness. Our medical advisor Dr. Vikram Thapa explains the science, the symptoms, and exactly when to descend.
After crossing Pin Parvati Pass, most trekkers rush to Kaza. But the real Spiti lies in its ancient villages, monasteries frozen in time, and the warmth of its people.