Virender Singh / Prashant Kumar serves as the Trip Coordinator and Field Operations Support, helping ensure smooth day-to-day logistics throughout the journey.
Coordinates village homestay room allocations, heating equipment such as bukharis and heaters, hot-water arrangements, and emergency meal caches along the trail. Also assists the technical chief with recovery spotting and traffic control on narrow single-lane mountain passes.
High-Altitude Medical Support
Trained in Wilderness First Aid (WFA) with specialized field training in Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and hypothermia management. The role focuses on monitoring the health and well-being of every member throughout the journey.
Conducts mandatory morning and evening vitals checks, including pulse oximetry, pulse, and resting condition assessments. Also manages the convoy medical cache, including dual 10-liter medical oxygen cylinders, regulator masks, and field emergency medical kits.
Lead Recovery & Technical Chief
(Amit Katwal)
Amit Katwal is a seasoned 4×4 vehicle specialist with extensive experience in sub-zero diesel and drivetrain mechanics. He is certified in vehicle recovery and equipped to handle the demanding mechanical challenges of winter Himalayan operations.
He manages early-morning cold-start procedures, troubleshoots field breakdowns, oversees vehicle rigging, and conducts hands-on recovery and snow-chain training. He operates from the Sweep Support Vehicle, equipped with heavy recovery rigging, onboard compressors, spare parts, and cold-start systems.
Expedition Commander
(Prashant Singh)
Prashant Singh brings 12+ seasons of experience leading winter Himalayan traverses across Kinnaur, Spiti, and Ladakh. He oversees route safety, daily convoy pacing, and weather-window decisions throughout each journey.
As Convoy Lead & Route Director, he monitors weather conditions, evaluates avalanche and landslide risks, coordinates with local BRO and police posts, and makes the final go/no-go trail calls. He also drives the Lead Scout Vehicle.
