Trek Leader  ·  Trip Leader  ·  Lead Facilitator  ·  Program Manager

Where the trail
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10+ years leading expeditions across the Indian Himalayas. From prayer-flag ridges to 6,000m summits — every journey crafted with purpose.

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Karan Singh – Trek Leader & Outdoor Program Lead
NOLS Certified
Trip Leader Instructor
About

Trek Leader, Facilitator
& Program Manager

A versatile outdoor professional with 10+ years of experience as a Trek Leader, Trip Leader, Lead Facilitator and Program Manager across the Indian Himalayas and beyond.

From 6,000m expeditions in Ladakh to multi-day school outdoor programs across India — I design and lead experiences that are safe, meaningful, and memorable for all ages.

Certified Trip Leader Instructor (NOLS TLI), Wilderness First Responder, and Whitewater Rescue Technician — with deep roots in the Himalayas and a passion for sharing them.

Himalayan Treks Peak Expeditions Youth Programs Edu-Tours & School Programs Wilderness Safety Rock Climbing River Rafting Corporate Outdoors
@outdoorswithkaran
My Philosophy
"The mountains don't care about your resume.
They care about your preparation, your presence,
and how well you look after the people beside you."

— Karan Singh

What I Do

Experiences crafted
with purpose

01

Himalayan Treks & Expeditions

High-altitude treks and peak expeditions across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh. From beginner weekends to 6,000m+ summits — safety-first, always.

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Experiential Learning Programs

Outdoor programs for children and adolescents aged 10–18. Building resilience, teamwork and environmental awareness through adventure and reflection.

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School Edu-Tours & Outdoor Programs

End-to-end outdoor education programs and school tours across India — Hampi, Rishikesh, Pench Wildlife Reserve, Dharamshala and more. Full logistics, safety and facilitation handled.

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Corporate & Group Adventures

Team-building through the outdoors — cycling, camping, river rafting and forest hikes. Custom programs for corporates, institutes and school groups up to 130 people.

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On The Mountain

Notable Summits

Kang Yatse 2 – Ladakh
6,250m

Kang Yatse 2

Ladakh  ·  Highest Personal Summit  ·  Led as Expedition Leader

Yunam Peak
6,150m

Yunam Peak

Lahaul  ·  Led Expedition

Stok Kangri
6,123m

Stok Kangri

Ladakh  ·  2016

Friendship Peak
5,287m

Friendship Peak

Himachal Pradesh  ·  Led & Summited

Also: Palung Peak 2 (5,410m)  ·  Parvati Pass Alpine Style (5,400m)  ·  50+ Himalayan Trek Batches  ·  4 Ladakh Motorcycle Expeditions

Work History

The Journey So Far

01
Aug 2025 – Mar 2026

Program Manager & Lead Facilitator

Explore Hampi  ·  Hampi, Karnataka

Designed and managed end-to-end outdoor education programs at Hampi for 25+ school batches across the season. Curated itineraries blending site visits with experiential learning activities tailored to different age groups. Managed logistics, vendor coordination, safety protocols and facilitator teams for multi-day programs.

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June 2020 – Present

Trek Leader & Lead Facilitator

Blue Sheep Adventures  ·  Himachal Pradesh

Led high-altitude expeditions including Friendship Peak (5,287m), Yunam Peak (6,150m), and Kang Yatse 2 (6,250m). Facilitated outdoor experiential learning programs for children, adolescents, and school groups. Facilitated edu-tours to Hampi, Pench, Dharamshala, Rishikesh, and Wayanad as Program Lead.

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July 2017 – June 2019

Trek Leader & Trip Leader

India Hikes  ·  Uttarakhand

Led 47 trek batches across the Indian Himalayas — Valley of Flowers, Gaumukh Tapovan, Sandakphu, Har Ki Dun, Bhaba Pass, and Khopra Ridge (Nepal). Trained and onboarded new outdoor leaders. Delivered personalised participant experiences in a high-volume environment.

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2015 – 2017

Outdoor Leader & Facilitator

Addventures Unlimited  ·  Karnataka

Led 4 motorcycle expeditions in Ladakh and multiple treks across the Western Ghats. Organised outdoor team activities for corporate groups and educational institutes. Led day hikes of up to 130 participants and multi-day forest camps.

Experiential Learning & Education Programs

Trailblazers

Outdoor experiential program for youth (ages 12–14), Mysore. IGCSE Camp Discovery adventure camp, Hyderabad.

Redwood Schools

Edu-tours across India — Auroville, Pench Wildlife Reserve, Dharamshala–Amritsar, Rishikesh, Mysore & Ramnagar. Multiple grade levels and batches.

Academy of Experiential Learning

Outbound training for MBA students and experiential learning programs in Sakleshpur. Multiple batches across age groups.

OWLS

Trek leader on Rupin Pass, Himachal Pradesh (4,650m) with 16 participants through the Outdoor Wilderness Learning School.

Qualifications

Certifications & Training

Safety & Medical

Wilderness First Responder (NOLS) WFR Recertification 2024 CPR / AED / Airway Management Epinephrine Auto-injector Whitewater Rescue Technician – Pro (Rescue 3)

Leadership & Instruction

Trip Leader Instructor – NOLS (2024) Leave No Trace Level 1 & 2 – NOLS

Mountaineering

Advanced Mountaineering – HMI Darjeeling (2017) Basic Mountaineering – JIM J&K (2016)

Diving & Other

Open Water Advanced Scuba – SSI Andamans Open Water Basic Scuba – SSI Andamans Travelport Galileo Basic & Advanced Bachelor of Business Management – Univ. of Mysore
Journal

Stories From The Field

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Get In Touch

Let's plan your next adventure

Whether you're dreaming of a Himalayan trek, designing a school outdoor program, or planning a corporate adventure — let's make it happen.

✉libran93@gmail.com ✆+91 96636 00829 ◈@outdoorswithkaran
◎Himachal Pradesh, India