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My guidance will enhance your judgment and enable you to be confident when taking decisions on aspects like gear purchase & use, choice of routes, mountain travel technique including travel at high altitude, mountain teamwork & leadership, information on skills training.<\/p>\n
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The session concludes with a few thoughts on leadership especially in the context of the threat of Corona virus that had confronted us newly at that time.” Please check the video here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”testimonials” _builder_version=”4.14.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”2em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”2em” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” header_3_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The series of sessions was conducted online since this enthusiast was in the U.S.A. (and I am located in India). Topics ranged from gear choice, sourcing of gear, discussion on which outfit to go with,\u00a0 fitness schedule, nutrition aspects, cold management, managing life at high altitude and managing comfort on trail and in camp life.<\/p>\n Sessions were supported by my notes on various topics and few checklists.<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/outdoorpandit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gauri-Chandwalkar-on-Kilimanjaro-v1.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”rgba(12,12,12,0.43)” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|40px|false|false” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cI successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro on Jan 1, 2019. I would have not been able to summit it without Shantanu\u2019s guidance. I am a novice hiker and Shantanu guided me from the beginning to the end… Being located in USA, I was not sure if online and phone conversations would actually help me with the training, … My journey to Mount Kilimanjaro started in March 2018 with my first conversation with Shantanu. Whether it was for shopping hiking boots or just discussing the local hikes I was doing, he was there when I needed him, advising me every step of the way. What helped me most was Shantanu\u2019s approach and how he explained every minute detail I needed to concentrate on… Our method of communication was prescheduled video\/phone calls… I always had the impression that he gave me the time needed, while being patient in answering my unending questions and preparing me for the hike. As I got close to D- day, he shared safety tips and high altitude acclimatization needs related to overcoming altitude sickness, food I should eat, and how each day should be spent on the mountain depending on the route taken for that day… I believe because of his shared knowledge I had minimal altitude sickness, even at the summit at 19000+ feet; considering I had never before gone past 6000 feet. I definitely think that having had Shantanu\u2019s encouragement and support throughout the process made my climb that much less stressful and pleasurable.<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – Gauri Chandwalkar, resident, Charlotte, U.S.A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/outdoorpandit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Amit-Khanolkar-in-Ladakh-v1.jpg” background_position=”top_center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”75px||75px||false|false” custom_padding=”|||50px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cBack from God\u2019s own place, Ladakh. Did the demanding Markha Valley trek from Chilling to Shyam. It lasted for 5 days and we all completed it successfully. Overall covered about 80-85 kms in that time. I dedicate this trek to Shantanu Pandit..!”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n – Amit Khanolkar, Architect, Mumbai, India<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/outdoorpandit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pinnacle-Tata-v2.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”rgba(12,12,12,0.43)” custom_margin=”70px|40px|75px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>Dear Shantanu, My feelings come directly from heart. 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While my blog has a lot of material that covers basics and a bit more, I also provide more material as and when needed…<\/h3>\n
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