Forces. Many of these expeditions were on uncharted rivers in the Himalayas. Joint leader of Indo-U.S. Kali-Sarda River Expedition (first descent) – 1987. Technical Director for Four Square International White Water Challenge 2001, India. Former President, Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters of India. Member of executive committee Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. Awarded Padma Shri in 2012 See also Indian summiters of Mount Everest - Year wise List of Mount Everest summiters by number of times to the summit List of Mount Everest records of India List of Mount Everest records References External links Snow Leopard Adventures Website Indian male skiers Living people Lawrence School, Sanawar alumni Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society Indian mountain climbers Indian summiters of Mount Everest Recipients of the Padma Shri in sports 1965 births