Bikat Adventures Blogs and Articles

The heights of the mountains have become more accessible to exploration over the past decade with the advancement in gear and support services. However, each mountain route warrants its own style of e...

If you are familiar with mountaineering lingo or have been on an expedition yourself, you would have heard of the ice axe. It is a common and essential mountaineering tool with a long handle and a met...

Sleeping bags could be the difference between having an enjoyable expedition or a sleepless one! While this piece of gear does not directly aid your climb, it is a crucial part of mountaineering equip...

High altitude treks inevitably mean spending multiple nights in tents higher up in the mountains. Camping at higher altitudes is different from what one would experience on shorter treks in lower alti...

Every adventure sport comes with its fair share of risks and with these risks comes the reward. While everyone is aware of the general risks of venturing high up into the mountains, it always helps to...

Headlamps are a crucial part of mountaineering gear, particularly at camps and on days which warrant an early start. Given that there is no other source of light during night time, headlamps are almos...