#126 Arnab Banerjee | Surviving a Mountain Fall, Finding Ultrunning, & Utra Trail Monte Rosa

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"I'm an explorer stuck behind a computer screen all my life."

What happens when a lifelong mountaineer survives a near-fatal accident and discovers an entirely new way to push his limits?

This week on the MidPacker Pod, Troy Meadows sits down with Arnab Banerjee, an adventurer, father, accomplished Himalayan mountaineer, and ultrarunner who recently completed the brutally challenging Ultra Tour Monte Rosa (UTMR) in the European Alps.

In this episode, Troy and Arnab discuss:

• Growing up in India and discovering mountaineering in the Himalayas

• Surviving a terrifying fall on Mount Baker and redefining acceptable risk

• Sharing a love of the mountains with his two sons

• Transitioning from alpinism to ultrarunning and tackling Bigfoot 200

• Training for UTMR with muscular endurance workouts instead of chasing mileage

• Preparing for European ultras, including technical terrain, nutrition, poles, and altitude

• Why patience, preparation, and realistic expectations matter more than finishing times

It's a conversation about second chances, finding adventure at every stage of life, and discovering that pushing your boundaries doesn't always mean taking bigger risks.

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Arnab Banerjee

IG: @arnab.banerjee.photography

• Arnab Banerjee Photography & Adventure Blog

• A Climb in the Clouds | Arnab Banerjee: Arnab's published account of his Manda II Himalayan expedition.

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