Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Our special guest is Anand Kumar Sankaran.

Anand is a first-generation immigrant who moved to the US and California in 1999. Despite living in California for most of his life, he had never visited the Sierra Nevada.

Anand takes us on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, and how he ventured into the great outdoors to pursue his new-found love for hiking and photography.

QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED

1.  Anand's journey of coming to the US and pursuing fitness, hiking, and photography inspires others to pursue their passions.
2.  Anand's strategies or tips for separating oneself from a day job to pursue a more fulfilling outdoor adventure lifestyle.
3.  What were the challenges and rewards that Anand experienced while transitioning from a technology professional to a passionate outdoor enthusiast and photographer?
4.  How did Anand's use of photography in his outdoor adventures influence his appreciation of nature and the outdoors?
5.  What ethical considerations do Galen Rowell and other outdoor photographers examine in their work, and how do they shape how Anand approaches outdoor photography?
6.  What fueled Anand's desire to contribute a significant portion of his profits to a search and rescue organization? 
7.  The problematic decisions Anand faced when deciding whether to go on a hike despite potential weather risks, what advice Anand has for approaching this situation, and what factors influence the decision-making process.

MEDIA

Backpacking with sleep apnea:
https://www.norcalhiker.net/p/backpacking-with-sleep-apnea

The story behind the photo series on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwaceFtpRZm/

GIVEAWAY

Anand has graciously offered to gift a 16" x 24" pearl print of your choice (Value of $125). Click here to visit his giveaway site and enter the drawing. The winner will be announced on Nov 2, 2023.

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Anand and his work, visit his website at https://www.anands.net.

You can also learn more about Anand on these social sites:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anands.photography/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094763283614

NEXT STEPS

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too.

KEYWORDS

Anand Kumar Sankaran, Sierra Nevada, Hiking, Backpacking, Outdoor Photography, Search and Rescue, OWAA, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview

#SierraNevada #Hiking #Backpacking #OutdoorPhotography #SearchAndRescue #Outdoor

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