“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary

This year Giripremi - one of the pioneer mountaineering clubs in India, flags off an ambitious Himalayan expedition to climb Mt CB13. To realize this dream 6 young mountaineers have been chosen. These men have come together from different walks of life with a common aim to tackle the magnificent Mt CB13. Bounded by one passion and one vision, 6 men have decided to conquer this technically difficult peak led by Vivek Shivade.

We are proud to announce that Kosha is the official clothing partner for this expedition.

A little about the peak, located in the Lahul-Spiti valley, Mt CB13 (6264 Meters) is the tallest peak in Chandra Bhaga range in Himachal Pradesh. A combination of rock, ice, glacial moraines, ice fields, rapidly flowing “Pagla Nalas” and lots of monstrous crevasses awaits the excited climbers. The Mountaineers will travel from Manali to Batal from where their expedition will begin. This region also offers a lot of great trekking and camping options for leisure travellers and seasonal hikers around Chandratal Lake and Manali.

While climbing, the Mountaineers will cross the huge Dhaka glacier, which is the biggest glacier in the Lahaul Valley. This expedition will test not only their physical strength for which they have been diligently training for 9 months but also their mental strength, as they navigate through some of the major challenges like crossing the roaring streams, deep crevasses and negotiating the rock gullies. But once they reach the top, they will be greeted with a spectacular view of the Kunzum Range, the magnificent Chandratal Lake and the Chandra River.

Mt. CB 13 waits quietly to welcome the 6 courageous mountaineers from Maharashtra. How will the mountain welcome them? Will it's calm and serene allow them to conquer it? Or will it put up a challenge? It’s a mystery until the very last minute. Stay tuned for our next blog post on their journey on oc.kosha.co

“I think that drive and mental strength are the factors that distinguish ordinary for extraordinary achievements. In competition, it is not the physically strongest climbers who win, but rather the mentally strongest.”

Jibé Tribout

On 7^th July the climbers will begin their travel to Manali from Mumbai. All ready to embark upon this daring adventure, Kosha- Winter Travel Wear Store wishes them good luck for the expedition. We hope that they receive a warm welcome from Mt. CB 13.