Mountain Marathon And The Stakes Behind

Ever scaled a mountain on foot? What's your type? Getting soles dirty and rough to keep going and going or actually stop by at your vibed place to pick your book up?

Either way round, it's all elemental tracking your way and finding that corner thing you trynna enjoy through the journey.

If you are a trek lover you already know the stakes behind to forge such adventure and for those you are wondering what it got to offer, let's hear what Askhay, a digital media professional, who has done runs in Manali, Bir Billing and Mawkyrwat has to say,

"Mountains are unpredictable. Even the same run twice won't give you the same experience. The weather might suddenly change, the track might disappear. It is this lure of seeing more, experiencing more which is pulling people towards these runs."

It seems that the world of trail is on upturning heights not just for athletes but for track and road runners and even amateurs probably more to test their potential for withstanding any challenges and to find 'bodily and mind' peace.

Often times you can come across such peculiar situations that one isn't quite trained for. How about when you come across a wild animal crossing your trail? Or a sharp incline making you trip over and over making your body keeping on slope roll?

Such are the situations that would make any trekker to dig down into every bit of strength and energy they posses.

A trekker's experience:

"I went to trekking with my friends to Indrahar in Himachal Pradesh. It took us 8 days as of whole to completely reach the top and then climb down. We had two professionals with us. Each of us had 17 kgs atleast in our back packs- food and water. We had to build fire every 5 hrs and 5 hrs of sleep from 11pm to 4-4:30am. The main problem was food as we had to cook and the supplies were limited .. especially the gasoline. We used to boil snow for water. It was very adventurous and fun. From the top you can see the 'Peer Panjal' range. It's a glorious sight. We faced trouble while climbing down as there were steep slopes..and some of us even slipped for few times...rolled down for like 100 mtrs but didn't get hurt..rather laughing. We were taught that if you are rolling down..cross your arms to your shoulders and keep your face to your chest, let go! "

-Paras Tyagi, a college-going folk

Some beginner level trekking sites to follow:

• Nilgiri Hills are rather unforgiving than North. One can go for a mini marathon in Coonoor which has got stunning views of tea gardens.

• Also, Corbett Running and Living XC Marathon strolling the edge of the Corbett Tiger Reserve.

• Forests of Mashobra

Scenic Indian Trails:

• The Himalayan Crossing zips through the landscape of spiti.

• Sandakphu 70 mile Himalayan race which offers one breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga.

• Satara Hill Marathon which goes through lush green Western Ghats.

• Ladakh marathon for unwordly experiences.

As attractively challenging the 'trekking' sounds so is the will and actually go out forging it. But, do one need a trekking training before one go further thinking about it?

Gagan Arora, a marathon trainer says that if one plan to trek for the first time then basic training is a must,you have to be a good runner and that consulting a doc/physio before embarking on the journey is a must. Well it sounds apt for city dwellers, isn't it?

With lush tribe of trekkers and campers keep forging to heights every year, it is wise to say 'trekking' is a journey of its own.