Siliguri,
Sep 12: A year ago, Himalayan Nature and Adventure Foundation
had created a history of sorts in adventure sports in the region by
scaling the virgin peaks of Shinkhun, Himachal Pradesh. They have
done it again by conquering the 6,279-metre Mt. Jupkia - a virgin
peak again - in Himachal Pradesh.
The team members made it to the summit a day before target because
of favourable weather conditions on September 7. They had begun
from Siliguri on August 21. Team leader Debabrata Ghosh, Prasenjit
Roy, Soumen Dey, Dawa Sherpa and Temba Sherpa - including
twenty-two-year-old Rinchen Chewang, who was one among the two female
members and the youngest in the team, also made it to the top.
The other team members included Upasana Dewan, Debjyoti Dey and
Rupak Das.
Extensive research of maps and local topography was done and the
group was also well equipped with a Global Positioning System (GPS)
to help them in the expedition. The Indo-Tibet Border Police also
led a helping hand during the expedition.
The aim was to stimulate adventurism in the youth of the region
and instill courage to explore the unknown. It was also a experiment
to promote technical skills and familiarity with technological equipments
in mountaineering.
HNAF was supported by Himalayan Mountaineering Foundation, New
Delhi, in the expedition. HNAF is known for work in environmental
protection and promotion of adventure sports - the foundation
has made five successful expeditions earlier. |
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