#148 From Overcoming Smoking Addiction to Transforming Lives Through Outdoor Adventures - Ganesh Nayak

<p>This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com</p> <p>If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today&#39;s sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code &#39;BIKEYVENKY&#39; on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com  </p> <p> </p> <p>Today&#39;s guest Ganesh Nayak is a bike tourer, a sea kayaker, an adventurer and an Assistant Professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Manipal where he runs the Center for Outdoor Studies. He has done extensive bike touring in the Himalayas, Highlands of Iceland and Pamir Mountains. He recently took 6 of his students on a multiday tour in the Zanskar Valley in the Himalayas.</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode Ganesh shares about the origins of the Center for Outdoor studies, what it does and its educational philosophy. He talk about the experiences from the centers recent trip to the Zanskar Valley. He also shares tips for setting up a bicycle for touring, essential gear needed for long tours, route planning and risk management techniques one needs to use while getting ready for a bike tour. It was a bike touring 101 of sorts. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.    </p> <p> </p> <p>0:00:00 Intro</p> <p>0:04:30 Center for Outdoor Studies, Manipal</p> <p>0:08:30 Smoking addiction to finding solace in the Himalayas</p> <p>0:13:30 Diploma in outdoor studies</p> <p>0:18:20 Preparation for touring in Zanskar Valley with the students</p> <p>0:21:35 Experience in Zanskar</p> <p>0:31:15 Memorable moments from the experience of Zanskar</p> <p>0:33:20 Route planning, accommodation during the tour etc</p> <p>0:35:20 Setting up a bike for touring</p> <p>