The festival is the brainchild of a passionate group of longtime climbers, trail runners and mountain bikers.[break]
“The main idea behind the event was to promote adventure sports which are slowly picking up here. There are many people into cycling and there are plenty of spots for trail running and cycling. But many people are unaware, so we wanted to promote that as well,” says Yelamber Singh Adhikari, one of the organizers of the festival.
At the festival, participants who include professional and amateur outdoor athletes will compete in three main sports: trail running, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Numerous other activities will include dyno competition, slackline competition, ice-axe pull-up, flying fox, zip lines, rappelling, mud run, and auto expo.
In addition to adventure sports, the festival will also have live music, screening of adventure films, interactive exhibitions, discussions about pressing environmental issues, demo areas, food stalls, a trade fair and live music.
The event is open to all, and the entrance is priced for Rs 200 and Rs 500 and above to compete in the adventure sports.
For more information, check their facebook page Himalayan Outdoor Festival II or call 9841470186.
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