A great beginning – Maha Adventure Council – by Onkar Oak
Many things happening in Mountaineering in Maharashtra, flocks of Trekkers taking to hills, overcrowding of popular Trekking spots and the Government starting to take restrictive actions are not new. The issues of increase in Trekking activities and Safety of the participants have become eminent. Recently, to find solutions and create a framework of Safety Guidelines for the Adventure fraternity Maha Adventure Council (MAC) has been established. Some experienced and experts from the Adventure field have come together to bring all the fraternity and especially Trekkers and Mountaineers under the umbrella of MAC. All Trekkers and Trekking organizations can join MAC and while being inclusive MAC wants to bring in harmony in the field and expects it’s members to follow the Safety Guidelines.
MAC membership is now open. In Pune and Mumbai, the forms will be available from 6th July with two representatives each. MAC has invited all Trekking organizations and individuals to become members of MAC.
Adventure Activities and the Safety Guidelines is the need of the time and therefore the initiative taken by MAC is supportive and hopeful for the field. MAC website – www.mahaadventurecouncil.org is now on the net and within a short while, membership will be available online. Till that time get in touch with the respective representatives in Pune and Mumbai.
Pune : Anand Kenjale – 9850504433
Abhay Ghanekar – 9850558840
Mumbai – Dilip Lagu – 9820111741
Nandu Chavan – 9892042704