Meghna Kushalappa hails from the Hills of Western Ghats, a place called Kodagu or Coorg in Karnataka state. She has trekked extensively in the Indian Himalayas and also has lead people on treks in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Kashmir.
She is a Certified Mountaineer and a Wilderness First Responder having done her courses from HMI, Darjeeling; ABVIMAS, Manali and NOLS India respectively.
Apart from Trekking she enjoys running, reading and gardening.
Gautam Thapliyal is a Pahadi, from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand state and has trekked extensively in the Indian Himalayas. He has also lead people on treks in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kashmir, Sikkim and West Bengal.
He is a Certified Mountaineer and a Wilderness First Responder having done his courses from NIM, Uttarkashi and NOLS India respectively.
Apart from being an Outdoor Leader he is also a Yoga Instructor with Post Graduation in Yoga.
Apart from Trekking he enjoys yoga, running, cycling and reading.