I just love how articulate he is! Having gone on hikes with Manav before I can tell you he’s an incredibly humble and kind person, super motivating to trek with, and absolutely a great conversationalist!
2:01 - What is Independent / DIY Hiking? 4:50 - How did you decide to hike full-time? 8:42 - Is independent hiking a recent phenomena? 10:28 - First step to becoming an independent hiker? 13:58 - Mental model to building a career in hiking 16:45 - The right way to think about fear 17:45 - Trick to go solo hiking without being solo 18:40 - Easy way to upskill as a hiker 21:25 - Why do trails exist in India 22:48 - Addressing the biggest fear 23:28 - How locals think of distance in mountains 24:12 - Myths about outdoors 25:24 - Need for outdoor education 26:59 - Don’t plan hikes like this 29:16 - One way to hike full-time without going broke 34:43 - The day I realized what is REALLY possible 35:41 - Bucket-list style hiking is not effective 37:17 - How I started teaching 38:14 - Market for outdoor education 39:45 - What comes before BMC? 47:13 - How my social media approach changed 51:57 - Community for DIY hikers to find co-hikers 54:57 - Myth #1 about independent hiking ⭐ 1:01:18 - Myth #2 about independent hiking ⭐ 1:04:03 - Gear choices 1:07:58 - The Decathlon gear I love and use 1:10:48 - Speed hiking is not what you think ⭐ 1:16:11 - The struggle is not the mountain 1:16:39 - How speed hiking saves time and money 1:17:28 - Rapid fire round
आप अपने सपने को साकार किया।parents Will understand how precious you're, they also feel proud about u one day, I saw concern about ur parents in your heart, may all ur dreams come true 🎉🎉
Absolutely loved this podcast! Manav is truly brilliant in everything he does, and his passion for independent hiking in the mountains really shines through. Keep up the amazing work!
Wow !!! Stumbled across this video and this is so informative !! Been following Manav for 6+ years now and it’s great to watch him share his vast knowledge with all of us !!
I just love how articulate he is!
Having gone on hikes with Manav before I can tell you he’s an incredibly humble and kind person, super motivating to trek with, and absolutely a great conversationalist!
We need more podcasts like this with this gem of a person! Manav is a very hard working soul and a true inspiration❤
At this point Manav is basically a mountain goat. He scales those altitudes effortlessly and his knowledge is just immense.
Legend❤
2:01 - What is Independent / DIY Hiking?
4:50 - How did you decide to hike full-time?
8:42 - Is independent hiking a recent phenomena?
10:28 - First step to becoming an independent hiker?
13:58 - Mental model to building a career in hiking
16:45 - The right way to think about fear
17:45 - Trick to go solo hiking without being solo
18:40 - Easy way to upskill as a hiker
21:25 - Why do trails exist in India
22:48 - Addressing the biggest fear
23:28 - How locals think of distance in mountains
24:12 - Myths about outdoors
25:24 - Need for outdoor education
26:59 - Don’t plan hikes like this
29:16 - One way to hike full-time without going broke
34:43 - The day I realized what is REALLY possible
35:41 - Bucket-list style hiking is not effective
37:17 - How I started teaching
38:14 - Market for outdoor education
39:45 - What comes before BMC?
47:13 - How my social media approach changed
51:57 - Community for DIY hikers to find co-hikers
54:57 - Myth #1 about independent hiking ⭐
1:01:18 - Myth #2 about independent hiking ⭐
1:04:03 - Gear choices
1:07:58 - The Decathlon gear I love and use
1:10:48 - Speed hiking is not what you think ⭐
1:16:11 - The struggle is not the mountain
1:16:39 - How speed hiking saves time and money
1:17:28 - Rapid fire round
Always a pleasure listening to Manav! Love this guy so much. He oozes authenticity!
So happy to see Manav here
Manav and Peter van Geit are the legends in independent hiking and outdoor education ❤
What a gem of a person!
A lot of myths and thoughts clarified... And glad to see a kindred spirit with such intense grit and compassion.. ❤
Perfectly all the important points described !! “Optimising gears without Compromising Safety”
Very nice explanation of each and every point by Manav.
Very proud of you brother....keep livin' the dream..👍
What an amazing podcast. Got to learn a lot about hiking and Manav is a gem of a person 😇
can listen manav talk for hours; the knowledge, insights and fun never stops 💎 can’t wait for the next run @Creedaz bhai! 🫶🏻
See yo in December in the Western Ghats bhai. :)
@@Creedaz 🤝🏞❤
Very mature explanation by a kid this young and more power to him. Amazing podcast.
आप अपने सपने को साकार किया।parents Will understand how precious you're, they also feel proud about u one day, I saw concern about ur parents in your heart, may all ur dreams come true 🎉🎉
Absolutely love this guy, his love for hiking and nature and videos on hiking. Wish more success to him. 🎉
Manav is a GREAT human!! Always there to help fellow beginners 😊 So happy for you, Manav bhai ❤❤❤
Great going Manav
Brilliant guy kudos to his achievements 🎉
Amazinggg Podcast! Want more!
As expected, you burst many myths 😊 an inspiration to whoever wants to start hiking
Absolutely loved this podcast! Manav is truly brilliant in everything he does, and his passion for independent hiking in the mountains really shines through. Keep up the amazing work!
Very informative,
Manav sir is a very inspiring person
Wowww....commendable... proud of you manav👏
WOW. You inspire Manav ❤
Crazyy 🎉❤
absolutely amazing interview, love his passion; he earned a fan for life
This man is really amazing 🙌❤
Great podcast 💯
Fantastic, honest, thoughtful podcast - learn a lot! Thank you very much for doing this! Hope everything works out, best wishes!
Manav Bhai is Mobile Hiking School ❤️
Lol. What Manav is to hiking - you are to MTB Raghav bhai :)
@@shubrank ❤️🙏😊
Hell yeah bro!!!!🎉🎉
Intersting and informative ❤
Amazing ❤
Very informative video
Great podcast
I know this Super Star …. 😊👍
@1:18:53
Sadly that mh500 30l backpack has long been discontinued
It is available back again. Pleqse check the website.
Wow !!! Stumbled across this video and this is so informative !! Been following Manav for 6+ years now and it’s great to watch him share his vast knowledge with all of us !!
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He just simplified trekking...Instead of making it scary...all it boils down to is walking! go out there and walk.
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