Shripad is essentially one of the toughest experienced mountaineer and rock climber you are likely to meet to provide informative insights on your everyday hill routes (climbing Tekdi) as seriously as your expedition to Everest.His 20 years of experience is certified by the Basic,Advanced,Search and Rescue, Method of Instruction, Liaison Officer, Alpine Climbing, Trek Leader’s Course (Teach the Trainers) Courses all from prestigious Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi. A Certified National Judge for Sports Climbing from Indian Mountaineering Foundation. Not to mention a Basic Skiing Course and a Disaster Management Course!Having climbed some of the most interesting and dangerous mountains in the world, Shripad was awarded ‘Best Mountaineer’ in 2005 by Girimitra Sammellan. He was selected for an International Climbing Camp held in the UK and holds a record of First Ascent for 3 peaks in India.As an insider to the world of Adventure and a storehouse of information of gear and locations to use it, he is central to your experience at Step-in Adventure.
Shripad Sapkal
FounderPrajakta is notorious for hiding a tough outdoors persona under her waiflike girl next door exterior. This petite youngster is enthusiastic and a well-known face in Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra rock climbing scene – having summited all 4 Walls of Tailbaila, as also Lingana (Ht. 1200 ft.), Thumbs up (Ht. 150 ft.) and Kalakrai (Ht. 180 ft.).As Prajakta’s core passion remains Mountaineering, she has completed Basic, Advance Course, Search and Rescue Course in Mountaineering from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Uttarkashi. A Certified National Judge for Sports Climbing from Indian Mountaineering Foundation.A dynamic multi-tasker- she has played a key role in the evolution of Step-in Adventure and now acts as the Operations Head. This budding adventure expert while not only leading professional outdoors workshops and adventure events with Step-in Adventure also contribute to business development, sales, and accounting. Prajakta is essentially a people- person and your experience in the outdoors with her would definitely be exhilarating!
