Ultimately it’s a Leap of Faith and a Cool Rush

Adrenalin racing? Yes.  Anxious? Yes.  Difficult? At times.  And safe? YES


There's a little-known truth about heli-skiing, kept secret by those that have a vested interest in keeping an age old myth alive.

Anyone can do it. You don't have to be the extreme, off-the-grid style skier or boarder that heli-skiers and boarders want you to think they are. Nor do you have to jump 10 feet out of a hovering chopper with your skis and snowboard strapped on and take off down the mountain a la James Bond (though you'd get kudos if you did).

The adrenaline rush produced by the loud whomp whomp reverberations of the helicopter as it manoeuvres to come into land just metres away is WOW..... Then hooning through the fluffiest, lightest untracked snow - all the way down Whoop and holler as much as possible! This will help you relax. Remember to Have fun. It is challenging and exciting and very addictive.

Yet all of uncertainties are groundless. Even the plunging temperatures are manageable, for up high on the peaks the temperature is far warmer, at minus eight degrees.

Try out our chosen five great locations for Heli-skiing: The Monashees, British Columbia, Chugach, Alaska, The Andes, Chile, The Alps, Europe and Himalayas, India- for closer home.

Wear your love of skiing on your sleeve……..

Heli-Ski Jacket

Heli-ski Jacket… combines performance fabric with extra insulation for extra warmth.  Performance fabric provides maximum protection and breathability and insulation for comfort and outstanding performance during severe conditions and high activity. Also, mechanical Venting for comfortable, dry, warm or cool depending on the conditions and activity.

Heli-Ski Boots

The hardest boots are designed for experienced sportsmen and good skiers. The softer boots are designed for beginners. A hard boot presents the option to bind the skier’s feet with skis and provides a counter weight to the pressures which occur during intensive, aggressive skiing, thereby making it easier to manage your skis.

Archana Sardana's Rendezvous with Adventure

It is rightly said ‘A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’…

I had my dreams of Blue Skies and Deep Blues Seas and I realised my dreams exactly the way I had imagined. The completion of the 300th skydive flight at Eloy, Arizona, USA was one of them....I was on cloud nine after the dive....I reached my epitome of excitement. It is not easy to reach this landmark…the dive was also special to me since it came after a deadly experience. A few days ago, I had my first ‘cutaway’ when my main parachute failed to open and I had to deploy my reserve parachute at 1500 feet and the canopy opened around 800 feet. A couple of seconds more and I would have been history. However, I emerged a winner as I am now a ‘C’ Licence holder of the USPA (United States Parachute Association).

Faith in your dreams can make things possible, till last year I even did not know swimming in fact I was aqua phobic......but this year I have attained Master certification in Scuba Dive by PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors), USA. Now, I can whirl the ocean currents at a depth of 30 meters with ease. Proudly, I have done it more than 150 times. I do not see any hurdle for newcomers to take up adventure sports.

I strongly believe the end of one challenge is just the beginning of the new challenge. I prolifically realised my dreams by getting professionally trained in mountaineering in Adventure, Basic and Advance courses from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi and the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling. For skydiving I trained with Perris Valley Skydiving at Los Angeles, USA. For BASE Jumping I trained with Apex BASE at Salt Lake, Utah, USA and have more than 45 jumps to my credit. To learn scuba diving I trained at Havelock and Neil Islands, Port Blair and at Phuket, Thailand.

You start to train - you gain confidence and learn about endurance. It is an endurance that is an exploration, pushing to find something new, looking for the edge. At 40 plus I have found opportunities with my endurance. Frankly, there is no need to get scared of extreme sports. One can face fears with strength and right training. It’s like a flow chart which keeps you on the move and connects you with your inner self. After being bedridden for 6 months and undergoing surgery for back pain I never thought I will do adventure sports ever again but destiny had something else stored for me. I never looked back, just focused on my aim and started skydiving 4 years back.

Achievements make you strong; this realization came to me after the Kuala Lumpur BASE (Building, Antenna, Span, Earth) Jumping festival in 2010 where I was the only Indian woman among 120 jumpers from 22 countries.

Hope to climb the mountains, scuba dive the oceans, jump off aircrafts and building with fellow Indians soon!

Archana Sardana

Never Shiver

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

You do not need to fly to the other side of the planet to undertake an expedition. You do not need to be an elite athlete, expertly trained or rich to have an adventure. Adventure is only a state of mind. I believe that adventure is about stretching yourself: mentally, physically or culturally. It is about doing what you do not normally do, pushing yourself hard and doing it to the best of your ability.

A micro adventure is about getting out there doing something different “that you don’t normally do”, something that is easy to plan and close to home. The idea is to go on a small expedition somewhere in your neighbourhood in times and to places that you normally wouldn't be. Camp overnight in the nearby forest, take the first train to some unknown destination, walk through the city that you live in and engage with the people you meet. Spend the day and night outdoors and see what that will bring. 

Doing something that is out of the ordinary day to day life is where the adventure lies and it’s easy to plan, affordable and close at hand.

Here's to freedom and seeking new adventures

What do you envision when you hear the word “adventure”?

I think of excitement, challenge, the tricky, the unknown, and probably a little adversity. The thing about adventure is that it gets you out of your comfort zone. And makes you vulnerable. Fact is no matter how carefully you plan, you don’t really know what is actually going to happen. That’s part of the fun - the goosebumps of excitement and anticipation!

Consider the word “vulnerable.” It suggests exposure and opening yourself to possibilities. You have to risk some exposure from time to time. Keeping yourself safe just doesn't have enough room to break out, grow or explore.

'If it scares you, Do it.' I read this somewhere and know it to be absolutely wise advice. Face it. Things will  not always work out as you expect. You might get a little banged up along the way. But in the end, you’ll be a stronger, happier, more confident person. That is what really matters.


It’s the adventures that challenge us, the ones that touch our deepest vulnerabilities and fears that engrave the most indelible marks on us. They also teach us the greatest lessons. Every adventure you venture upon is a golden opportunity to bring out newer nuances of your character. What really happens when the going gets rough? How do you cope with difficulties and obstacles? Would you do differently next time?

You never regret the things you try in life, just the things you don’t. Go ahead and put yourself out there. Try something new. Be scared. Experience fear. Fight your arch enemy.

You will learn that you can achieve more than you thought you ever could. Or maybe not. But gain the satisfaction of having tried.

I am willing to try something new, something adventurous, are you?

Diary of Gurpreet Dhindsa : Life changing adventures

Woodland's Adventure Ambassador, Gurpreet Dhindsa, looks back at his first truly adventurous moment  at Kaloi Glacier in Kashmir and falling in love with adventure thereon. Read on:

Gurpreet:
"I had a different childhood. Being from the defence services family, we spent most of my childhood moving every year along the small towns or villages along the border. We grew up in an environment with more outdoor adventures than kids to play with.

While I can’t really point towards a singular event that turned me towards adventure sports, when I look back, one incident in particular stands out.

In 1988, while pursuing my B.Sc (Honours) in Amritsar, I was doing small treks regularly. That's when I decided to go trekking to Kaloi Glacier in Kashmir along with the younger brother of a friend.

Back then there had been massive floods in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and our trek turned out to be quite eventful with lots of bad weather. We endured most of the conditions sitting in a small tent at a high altitude. We not only reached the glacier and but also climbed the Kaloi peak!

Later, due to a series of events, I ended up giving my boots to my friend and climbed from glacier to peak in a pair of simple running shoes. While I personally didn't think much of it, a group of Germans climbing at same time made big fuss about it and we were treated like special guests at the base camp that night.

We had an equally interesting return as the road back to Punjab was washed away at few places. We continued to hike our way back home as we thought it was better than waiting in Srinagar to be airlifted. Despite of circumstances, we reached intact and in time to the pleasant surprise of everyone, especially my friend's family!

That experience taught me a lot. While handing over my friend's brother to his family meant quite a relief, it also marked the end of an adventure for me. That is when I realised how much I had enjoyed this tough journey and living on the edge.

The feeling of making life and death decisions, of braving weather and hardships, to feel the power of nature and strength of human body to endure and adapt: I believe it was at this moment when I truly fell in love with adventure."

Deeya’s Adventure Diaries : Challenges & More

Deeya likes challenging herself!


Her expedition across the Greenlandic Icecap in the summer of 2011 time and again demanded that she dip into her physical and mental energy reserves. There were days when the conditions were so tough that she felt like giving up but she kept pushing herself to go that extra mile, literally.

They would ski for 8 hours a day (around 30kms) with small 15 minute minute breaks every hour and a half. 

Deeya says these kind of extreme expeditions require good teamwork and though the rest of the expedition team members were much older than her, she got along very well with them.

In total there were 8 people - Deeya's father, two Belgians, an Australian, an American who was their guide, two Greenland natives, also called Inuits, who took care of the huskies (dogs that were carrying all the group's equipment).

There would be days when the group's energy levels would be low and Deeya would offer to lead the team. The responsibility of guiding the team towards the goal with the use of GPS was immense but satisfying. There was a sense of achievement which is hard to describe  recalls Deeya. 

The Greenlandic icecap is very beautiful - white all around - and there is 24 hours of sunlight, which feels weird sometimes! For food, Deeya says, they would pour boiling water into dried food and melt ice for water!

Deeya is glad that she used the Greenland expedition to collect funds for a girls’ orphanage in Haridwar with the help of her school - The Shri Ram School Moulsari Avenue. Today the project has been launched with 12 girl residents!

Way to go Deeya!

Deeya’s Adventure Diaries : Kayaking Expedition in Greenland

Deeya's first expedition ever was a 14-day sea kayaking expedition in Greenland. She was only 14 at that time and was the youngest member on the expedition!

 She remembers one day weather conditions became really unpleasant. There were high waves, rain strong winds pushing the kayak in the opposite direction and salt water constantly in her eyes. There was a point where she just wanted to stop paddling and give up completely. She just couldn’t take it any more.  But she knew that the situation was bad and she had to keep paddling no matter what. And so she stuck on and kept paddling.

She believes it is the ‘Never give in’ attitude that her parents have instilled in her that really allowed her to truly extend her own limits.

Going to places like Greenland has truly made Deeya realise the impact of global warming - and it is scary. She feels that it's something everyone should be aware about and try to make an effort to stop.

Woodland's Adventure Ambassador : Deeya Suzannah Bajaj

Say Hello to Deeya Suzannah Bajaj : Woodland’s Adventure Ambassador!

Deeya is presently pursuing a undergraduate degree at Cornell University, USA. Academically a brilliant student, Deeya is an avid adventurer. Her achievements include:

Deeya is the youngest to have undertaken the Trans Greenland Skiing Expedition in May ‘11. Her 19-day expedition entailed handling temperatures going down to -40° C, unpredictable weather conditions, continuous blizzards and altitude.

In 2008, a 14-year old Deeya got an opportunity to kayak the fjords of Greenland and as per her expedition team members did extremely well during the expedition. Her sea kayaking expedition along the coast of Greenland entailed paddling for over 14 days through fjords that border the second largest ice cap in the world.

Deeya has completed a Basic Mountaineering Course from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, where she was judged the best trainee. She has trekked extensively in the Himalayas. In June ’12 she successfully climbed Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe and one of the Seven Summits. She has also hiked to the highest point in Australia, Mount Kosciuszko.

 In June 2011, Deeya did a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course, wherein she did five dives including a night dive. She is also a keen white-water kayaker and has kayaked sections of the Ganga river.

Deeya is a keen sports person. She was the swimming team captain of her school, The Shri Ram School, and has represented Haryana in the Nationals. Deeya is also a Taekwondo black belt holder.

Please join us as we cheer Deeya on to seek new adventures!

Malaika Vaz back from her Arctic Expedition!

Here is another win for Woodland's Adventure Ambassador : Malaika Vaz! She is successfully back from her Arctic Expedition!

Malaika had travelled to the Arctic with Students On Ice Expedition whose aim was to kindle respect for the environment and nurture the next generation to become responsible leaders and guardians of the planet.

The exciting iternery included scientific research, hiking, visiting site of historical importance, observing the endemic fauna and flora and meeting the inhabitants of this region amongst many more activities.

We are proud of you, Malaika!

Woodland's Ambassador, Malaika Vaz, at the Arctic

Here is a brilliant precursor to the journey that lies ahead of her on this expedition.

As part of our expedition Malaika hiked through a rocky terrain, Crystal 2, observing many mosses, lichens, berries and even the world's smallest trees through a magnifying lens, completely amazed and mesmerized by the spectacular colours all around.

At the Arctic, the sight of a massive polar bear walking up a glacier in the morning can wake you up like no coffee possibly can!

According to Malaika, one of her most favorite moments was talking to some of the elders of the community who imparted some of their wisdom and wished good luck for the journey.

Malaika & Woodland believe that by visiting the communities and learning about their heritage we can understand the spirit of the Arctic and the future that lies ahead for its people.

WHAT TO DO WHEN LOST IN THE WOODS

A clear head will find itself. If everyone remembered this, there would be fewer reports of persons lost in the mountains and forests.

Merely being out of sight of others in a strange forest gives many a man the creeps – a natural feeling but a dangerous one. Never yield to it. In the mountains the grip of panic is too often the grip of death.

“Finding oneself when lost is the test of a man”, says a veteran who has seen men, women and even children save themselves by sheer pluck and presence of mind. Loss of mental control is more serious than lack of food, water, clothing or possible proximity of wild animals. The man who keeps his head has the best chance to come through in safety.

The following rules are worth remembering –

Stop, sit down and try to figure out where you are. Use your head, not your legs

If caught by a night, fog or storm, stop at once and make camp in a sheltered spot. Build a fire in a safe place. Gather plenty of dry fuel

Don’t wander about. Travel only down hill

If injured, choose a clear spot on a promontory and make a signal smoke

Don’t yell, don’t run, don’t worry and above all don’t quit

If caught out toward nightfall, the traveller is urged to find a shelter quickly – a ledge, a larger boulder or a fallen tree –clear a space of ground and build a fire. If without a blanket, he may build his fire in a deep hole, cover six inches of hot coals with six inches of earth and sleep on this. Failing fire, one should use leaves and branches to shelter himself as best he can. A boy lost on a southern California mountain peak spent three nights safely in this manner.

Signal fires are the quickest way to attract attention. Build them in an open spot cleared of all inflammable material so that fire won’t spread into the forest, (you don’t want to burn yourself up, of course). In the day time throw green branches and wet wood on the blaze to make smoke. The eagle eye of the Forest Service fire lookouts or the observers in forest patrol planes or commercial ships may spot your smoke. But it is difficult for an observer in a plane to see a lone man in the forest, so the lost person must use ingenuity, and the signal smoke is the best method of attracting attention.

A word to the new camper, hiker or vacationist –

It is better to carry a clear head on your shoulders than a big pack on your back. Yet in going alone into the forest it is well to go prepared to get lost. A fish line and a few hooks, matches in a waterproof box, a compass, a map, a little concentrated food, and a strong knife carried along may save a lot of grief. A gun may help as a signal, seldom for game.

A thinking man is never lost for long. He knows that surviving a night in the forest he may awake to a clear dawn and readily regain his location. His compass may be useless because of local magnetic attraction but he may know what kind of vegetation grows on the shady and what on the sunny side of a ridge. He knows that streams going down and ridges going up do not branch. He knows that wild food which sustains animals may be eaten sparingly; that he will not die of hunger as quickly as of thirst; that he must remain where he is or push on to some definite objective, but not to the point of exhaustion; that someone will be looking for him, and strength in that knowledge makes hardships easier.

Keep the old brain in commission and the chances are you will come out of the woods on your feet.

 Think Green at Work!!!

A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work, whether you’re the boss or the employee, whether  your office is green already or still waiting to see the light, some practical steps can lay the groundwork for a healthy, low impact workspace.

Digitize

• Send emails instead of paper letters
• Review documents onscreen rather than printing them out
• Can also convert to pdf for paperless document sharing
• Keep files on computers instead of file cabinets

Dont be  a paper pusher

• Look for recycled paper with a high percentage of post consumer content and the minimum of chlorine   bleaching
• Try to choose printers and photocopiers that do double sided printing

Use green materials

• Use biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels in the bathroom and kitchen and provide bio degradable cleaners for custodial staff
• Start with good furniture,good lightning, good lighting, and good air
• Furniture can be manufactured from recycled materials as well as recyclable
• Workspace air quality is also quality is also crucial. Good ventilation and low VOC paints and materials will keep employees healthy

Lunch Time

• Bring your lunch to work in a cloth bag
•  For food storage use glass containers that can be washed and re used
• If you do go out for lunch, try biking or walking instead of driving

Woodland concludes ‘Advenature-2012’ in Manali

Adventure Sports is the DNA of the brand and that’s what ‘Advenature – 2012’ was all about.

Inspiration lives. It is found in the sweet smell of dew that only a sunrise can provoke or the chorus sung by the waterfall. More so it is found amongst those who live their life according to their passion. We find hope in these people. They break records, boundaries, and meet challenges. 

The Woodlanders in Manali!!!

Within Woodland we have found a tribe. A tribe made up of amazing men and women who challenge themselves beyond their own limits, but even more importantly they inspire many of us to go out into the realms of our own internal wildness and explore beyond our limits. No matter if those limits are huge leaps or small steps towards greater horizons.

Keeping with its adventure spirit, Woodland brought its annual property ‘Advenature – 2012’ to an exciting end. The winners of Advenature-2012 held in the city were short-listed by a lucky draw to be a part of ‘Woodland Adventure Camp’ organized at Manali this June.

As part of ADVENATURE, the participants got an opportunity to experience enticing adventure through activities like paragliding, rafting and rappelling.

Woodland was proud to host an activity where they persuade the youth to absorb adventure and environment in there daily lives. The participants thoroughly enjoyed Advenature 2012 throughout the activity and basked in the exploration of a journey. The Woodlanders pushed their  limits to make ideas and dream a reality. They  found  inspiration and marveled  at the intricate connections in the great outdoors. Those were the moments that can change a life.

Woodland brings ‘Advenature-2012’

An opportunity to meet, greet & challenge Ex-Roadie Suchit Vikram Singh @ Advenature-2012 and to win a trip to ‘Woodland Adventure Camp’ at Manali this month

Keeping with its adventure spirit, Woodland - the leading outdoor adventure wear brand brought its annual property ‘Advenature – 2012’ to the city. Ex-Roadie Suchit Vikram Singh inaugurated the event along with Mr. Harkirat Singh, Managing Director, Woodland Worldwide. The audiences had all the fun while challenging Ex-Roadie Suchit Singh. The winners of Advenature-2012 held in the city will be short-listed by a lucky draw to be a part of ‘Woodland Adventure Camp’ being organized at Manali this month.

Adventure Sports is the DNA of the brand and it makes us feel very happy to bring our annual property ‘Advenature – 2012’ to the city .The property is designed on the lines of adventure in nature and thus, the name - Advenature. We keep on doing such activities regularly to connect with our consumers. While winners are getting Woodland freebies, we will be taking 24 lucky winners among them to join us for the ‘Woodland Adventure Camp’ at Manali this month.”

Woodland is proud to host an activity where they persuade the youth to absorb adventure and environment in there daily lives. The audience and the crowd roared Advenature through out the activity and had great fun.

Tips for Camping in Hot Weather

The summer season and camping really do go hand in hand. Not only is the weather sunny and warm, but logistically the opportunity often arises for an extended trip. The kids are off of school, vacation days can be taken from work – all conditions seem to be working in favor of a fun excursion into the outdoors. But, just as any other season presents unique challenges in camping, summer has its own limitation: heat. From uncomfortable to downright exhausting, excessive heat can turn a camping trip into a sweat-soaked let-down very quickly. Below are a few tips for beating the heat when you have limited resources and no AC available.


1. Keep the air circulating
Dead air has a way of compounding the effects of heat. It’s like being immersed in a steamy bath that’s completely still. It’s especially noticeable at night, when lingering heat makes campers toss and turn for hours. To minimize this effect, bring along a battery powered fan for each tent. Though they require lots of large D-Cell batteries, the comfort factor is increased substantially with one in your campground dwelling. Additionally, try removing your tent’s rain fly at night. It will not only allow the night breeze to make its way through your tent, but can also give you a magnificent view of the stars on clear nights.


2. When setting up camp, make shade the number one priority
The most important areas to keep shaded are communal areas that your whole camping party will share, and the tents that they will sleep in. If there’s no natural cover available, try hanging a large cloth or tarp above your tents. Without the sun beating on them all day, the tents will stay noticeably cooler.


3. Dress for the weather
High summertime heat is usually accompanied by intense sun, so it’s important to keep a constant layer of sunscreen on at all times. Hats and light-colored clothing made out of breathable fabric help as well. Avoid dark-colored garments and clothing made with heavy material, such as wool.


4. Bring more water than you need
Though every camper has read and heard this repeatedly, it really can’t be reiterated enough. In excessively hot weather, even light to moderate activity can trigger dehydration. This is something you don’t want to mess with, as the body’s water balance is very delicate. Have water available to everyone at all times, and make sure the younger members of your camping party are drinking it near constantly.
While it does pose some unique challenges, camping in excessive summer heat can be done by anyone with the right supplies and a little common sense. It may not be the most comfortable you’ve ever been in the outdoors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it has to be any less of a good time.

Everest Log of Loveraj Singh Dharmshaktu

Everest Log

May 30^th 2012

Finally I conquered the world again...it was the evening of 25^th may i started at about 8.15 from the south of camp 4 and reached the south summit at around 2 pm. I went ahead slowly coz reaching the summit early would mean being exposed to cold and wind .Just 10 mins before reaching the Everest I took shelter below a rock to protect me from cold and wind. I waited there for about 1.5 hours trying to keep warm.. then finally i took the plunge and  summitted the Everest at 4.40 am on 26^th May 2012 . it was a very crystal clear morning and i could see all high peaks from there , Kanchenjunga , lhotse , Pumore etc. I could also see Tibet from there. What a panoramic view of the Himalayas....an event of a lifetime.

Reaching the top once again gave me the purest feeling of all. I offered ganga jal to the Everest and flagged the Indian national flag .I was thankful to the almighty for a safe journey to the Everest . I spent one hour at the top celebrating my achievement at the summit. While on my way back is saw some dead bodies who unfortunately could not make it to the Everest..some of them has summitted and then passed away on the way back . Now my mission to clean the trash on my way back has started...I happy and relieved that my mission has been a success.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and good wishes.

Loveraj

Tips For Environmentally Friendly Camping

Few groups are as environmentally conscious as those who love the outdoors. But, ironically, the things we do on camping trips often contribute pretty heavily to environmental problems at large. If you’re interested in maintaining the outdoors for your children and future generations, it may be worth it to take the extra time and effort to camp more green, so to speak. Read on to see how to start camping in an environmentally friendly way.

Getting There

Fossil fuels, as most know, are one of the largest contributors to negative environmental effects in the world. When burned, they release carbon dioxide into the air, trapping radiation from the sun and, over time, causing a gradual rise in overall heat on earth. Though it may seem like a drop in the bucket, every person who does something to combat this helps. Try to use the most fuel-efficient vehicle you have access to when driving to your next camping spot – especially if it is a long distance away. Alternatively, SUV and RV owners can consider organizing environmentally friendly camping trips in which the participants carpool in one or two vehicles. It might be a bit of a tight fit on the way there, but the satisfaction of green camping is well worth it.

Similarly, it’s best to avoid overuse of “toys” during your camping trip. ATV’s and dirt bikes are great fun, and there’s nothing wrong with taking them out and enjoying them once in awhile. But if you’re using one to, for example, repeatedly travel back and forth between campsites one hundred yards from each other, it may be time to consider using them in a more sensible manner.

Camping Clean

Because it can be inconvenient at times, many campers haven’t gotten into the habit of separating trash from recycling during their trips. Most campsites now have separate trash and recycling receptacles readily available though, so the excuses for not separating are quickly running out. All you need to do is set up two bags, and instruct everyone in the party to put the plastic and glass in one and everything else in the other. It’s an easy way to quickly and easily make your camping more environmentally friendly.

If you’re camping off the beaten path, it’s important to pay close attention to what happens to your waste. Have each person dig their own personal latrine both to avoid gross-outs and prevent high waste concentration in a small area. Also, avoid spots anywhere near moving water.

Woodland launches Summer Sandals made in Eco Friendly processes

Woodland, the global adventure-wear brand, has dominated the outdoor market with its innovative and eco friendly products ever since its inception. This season, Woodland strengthens its association with the environment by launching a new range of sandals and slippers for the youth on the lines of its CSR initiative Proplanet. Designed to make every day an occasion, the sandals have been made from vegetable tanned leather. This is yet another innovation in the footwear industry.

Sandals and slippers always take the lead in breathable footwear and are just the perfect thing for the summer months. What's more, every pair is crammed with ultra-comfy features such as super soft leathers, lightweight flexible soles whilst clever adjustability features help to create the perfect fit.  The brand has pioneered a new way of looking at men’s sandals with an anti bacterial lining material to keep feet dry and cool. This time Woodland breaks the monotony of conventional browns and blacks and offers vivid hues like blues, reds, greens in graphical newspaper patterns. Get stylish with Woodland’s latest aesthetics as cutting edge urban design is the mood of the season. The EVA mid sole in these slippers and sandals provide a lightweight cushioning resistance to UV radiation and shock absorption for an all day comfort. The rubber outsole of the sandals is made from recycled rubber.

Woodland celebrates ‘Earth Day’

Taking forward its commitment for a greener planet under our Proplanet (A Woodland CSR initiative) and to celebrate Earth day 2012, Woodland initiated a step forward in the Proplanet mission of planting trees across the country. Commencing the cause, Woodland Team along with each participant of Dare2Drive Corporate Edition Rally planted over 100 plant saplings at in Bengaluru. The occasion was graced with the presence of a lot of Senior Corporate members from the city.

Woodland Team was in the town while supporting the Corporate Edition of ‘Dare2Drive’ as their ‘Green Apparels partner’. Woodland, has been supporting adventure and daring events across the country while ensuring minimizing and negating its effect on the environment by planting trees. A bunch of 100 leading rallies from various Corporates participated in the Dare2Drive at Aloft Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel and culminated at same venue in Bangalore.

The campaign is an extension of Woodland’s Proplanet initiative which is Woodland’s commitment to work towards making the earth a better place to live in. The event was yet another laurel to Woodland’s kitty of CSR activities.