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Mt. Kinetics- Reaching greater heights together

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Mangaluru: One of the greatest lessons we learn in life is – “don’t worry about the path, just focus on the destination”. Such is the story of two young boys, who decided to lead others on a potentially treacherous path to a breath-taking destination.

Shivaprasad Bajakkaramoole (22) and Clinton Baptist (23) met at St. Aloysius College when they were pursuing their bachelors’ degree. As boys of vigour and adventure, their first trek led them to help many people live the same experience, bringing them to the juncture where they formed their own community called “Mt. Kinetics”. Through this community, the two organise treks and help people tread on a stony path just to witness a view that leaves them mesmerised.

So far, Mt. Kinetics has organised about 70-80 treks priced at a reasonable rate of Rs 2000 per trek, for people between the ages of 13 and 67. The package includes a one-night stay and food for two days. Participants are required to fill a Google form, where they accept the terms and conditions including not littering or dumping of plastic that will cause pollution. The trekkers are expected to carry their own utensils and water bottles to prevent the use of plastics and thus, keep their surroundings as clean as possible. They are also taken to common and popular places so as to reduce their carbon footprint and provide business to the local vendors.

Trekking as a part of Mt. Kinetics is not just a physical challenge but also an intellectual one. “As a life-science student, I have learnt about certain varieties of flora that I can share with my fellow mates. I can also alarm my friends about the fauna that are disappearing these days,” says Shivaprasad.

People from various backgrounds come together to trek a few kilometres as a united family. The mutual experiences help them form new bonds of friendships that remain strong as they have to tread on treacherous terrain together, a task made easier because of the company.

Some of the major places covered in during their treks are:

1. Kodachadri, Western Ghats

2. Tadiandamol, Kodagu

3. Kumara Parvatha, Western Ghats

4. Ettina Bhuja, around Bangalore

5. Kundadri, Shimoga (1-day trek)

The trekkers go back with experiences and memories to cherish for a lifetime. Shivaparasad says, “Mt. Kinetics was started with the intention to see the happiness on the faces of the people and to give them a chance to reconnect with themselves”.

“People need to learn about how the flora and fauna are disappearing, and they need to alert the world by spreading the word. Learning about this as they trek helps them get a clear understanding about the present situation,” adds Clinton.

Through the unique experience provided through Mt. Kinetics’ trek, trekkers learn a lot, get bruised, are cared for and smile when they reach their goal. This is the kind of happiness that Mt. Kinetics aims to provide.

  

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