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WE WON’T BE TALKING TO DUCKS ANY MORE – THE LOST ART OF DUCK CALLING
WE WON’T BE TALKING TO DUCKS ANY MORE – THE LOST ART OF DUCK CALLINGThe more I think about the future of hunting in Pakistan, the more I think of it as a lost paradise. I have been talking about general ethics and values associated with hunting in my previous...
WHY OUR CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW & LEARN HUNTING?
WHY OUR CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW & LEARN HUNTING?The way things have evolved in recent times, have not only influenced our routines and activities but more so have impacted the brought up of our children. More consumed in tech gadgets and virtual engagements,...
WILL THE GAMEBIRD SURVIVE IN PAKISTAN?
HOW LONG MORE WILL THE GAMEBIRD SURVIVE IN PAKISTAN?I always emphasize on the importance of keeping alive the native sport of hunting which is not only a tradition and heritage but a healthy lifestyle. But alongside, I have been a stanch advocate of sustainable...
3 MUST HAVE GEAR YOU SHOULD PACK IN YOUR BAGPACK FOR A HIKING TRIP
3 MUST HAVE GEAR YOU SHOULD PACK IN YOUR BAGPACK FOR A HIKING TRIPSCENE 1: So it was the best experience while you crossed the gushing river in the far north this summer. But it turns out that the other side of the river you are left all soaked up in cold water. The...
HUNTING IN PAKISTAN
HUNTING IN PAKISTAN – THE DIMINISHING GAME VERSUS HUNTING ETHICSI am amazed to see how hunters in Pakistan sprouted in the past decade. Or maybe it’s the advent of social media that every 3 out 10 we see takes pride in being a hunter and more so want to be known and...
A PART OF LIFE OUR KIDS MISS
A PART OF LIFE OUR KIDS MISSSeriously, our kids do not match our childhood. And I speak for every parent out there who would agree to this. Our children are overloaded by school, completely consumed by digital media and out of shape. All because there is something...
THE TREKKERS’ CURSE – SNOW BLINDNESS
THE TREKKERS’ CURSE - snow blindnessI still remember that day like it just happened yesterday. I was on an expedition in 2011 with Umair and Shoaib, my trekking companions and otherwise our athletes for quality and design assurance at Altimate Outdoors - About Us Page...
THE TREKKERS’ CURSE – ADVANCE FORMS OF ALTITUDE SICKNESS
THE TREKKERS’ CURSE - ADVANCE FORMS OF ALTITUDE SICKNESSIn my previous article, I spoke about altitude sickness in general and the initial form of it called Acute mountain sickness. In this article, I will try to explain in more detail about the advance forms of...
How to Handle Altitude Sickness
How to Handle Altitude SicknessAltitude Sickness is a common occurrence that you might face at or beyond certain altitude. Before we get to the solution part, let’s briefly look into what exactly is this phenomenon. Altitude Sickness is a broader term and Acute...