Hi, my name is Deeya Suzannah Bajaj. I am a mountaineer, adventurer and explorer from India. I have been extremly fortunate to have had the opportunity to explore some of the most remote parts of our planet – including to journey to the summit of Mt. Everest with my father, as India’s first father-daughter team. This blog is an attempt to document some of my learnings and experiences on my expeditions. Thank you for being a part of my journey!!
The Beginning…
I often joke that my parents first child was not me but Snow Leopard Adventures – our family owned Adventure Tourism company which was conceived before I was born. My father is one of India’s stalwarts in the outdoors (he was the first Indian to kayak and raft down rivers in six continents, as well…
The 7 types of Pictures Dad Takes (A Series)
When I was younger, I used to HATE posing for pictures. I also used to always forget to get my camera out when I was out on expeditions… Both of these things hold true till date. It’s a pity because I’m often in these incredible places, and while I’m experiencing the situation 100% when I…
Choosing a Sleeping Bag
The most important thing to consider while choosing a sleeping bag is the purpose. Why are you buying this sleeping bag? The type of bag you buy to go on a two day trek in the summer is going to be very different than one you use for say a mountaineering expedition climbing a 6,000…