Life In Spiti

I first heard of Himanshu Khagta via the interwebs what we had actually heard was there is someone living in Kaza through the winter. Documenting life during the harsh winter. Incidentally it was the  same winter Ouseph and I rode Triumphs into Kaza looking for snow (post on that ride here) and we ended up staying in the same hotel. It was the only one that was open (Sakya Abode) and we spend an evening in the kitchen (cause its the warmest spot also its the closest to the food) exchanging stories and just talking about our love for the mountains. 

Well Himanshu has finally collated all his images and come out with a book called Life in Spiti and specially for readers of our blog is giving away 10 signed copies at a reduced cost. So all you got to do is go to this Link (LIFE IN SPITI) and use the code helmetstories and the first 10 will get them self a signed copy of Life in Spiti.

Himalayan Roads - Manali To Spiti - Turn by turn

We at Helmet Stories are all about jumping on your bike and heading out to explore the unknown trails that criss cross our world. But sometimes we have to give a hat tip to those who dont share our enthusiasm on two wheels and would rather do it on 4.

On such crazy person is Himanshu Khagta. We first met on some social media (not tinder) and then we actually hung out (not first date) when Ouspeh and I rode to Kaza in the winter on two Triumphs in search of snow.

Himanshu was there spending the whole winter just documenting Spiti.

Well I just saw this seven yes seven hour video he has put up on his drive from Manali to Spiti. Every god darn turn. So for all you people who want to sit on your butts and see what the drive is like this is your chance.

Run to the shops stock that fridge with beer get some snacks and sit back and watch.