Some question why young women should climb mountains but hiking gives me freedom | Mohsina Gufran

Although trekking is unusual for young women in Kashmir, I find strength and enjoy independence when I’m out in nature with my friends Before sunrise, my two closest friends and I pack water bottles, food and biscuits into our backpacks. We put on whatever shoes we have, pull…

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