Down From Orbit

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Key Monastery, white buildings with red roofs on a rocky spur above a wide valley, with bare mountains and a few snowy peaks behind.

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Three climbers in helmets and bright jackets hold the Indian flag on a rocky, snow-covered summit, with steep ice in the cloud behind them.

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the Himalayas with a firsthand account of the Basic Mountaineering Course at HMI Darjeeling. Explore the challenges, triumphs, and breathtaking views from the mountains, including glacier training, rope climbing, and the climb to Rhenock Peak

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