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Shripad Sapkal

Shripad Sapkal

Founder and mountaineer — climbing-wall builder and expedition leader

Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Joined February 2026
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Summary

Experienced mountaineer and expedition climber: Shripad Sapkal has 20+ years of climbing experience and has participated in first-ascent expeditions (including Khhang Shiling in Spiti and peaks in the 2005 Maitri Karakoram expedition), earning recognition such as the Girimitra Sammellan 'Best Mountaineer' award. wordpress+2
Entrepreneur in adventure services and climbing infrastructure: He founded and runs Stepin Adventure and related ventures (including Adventure Gear On Rent and Plus Valley Adventure), overseeing climbing-wall manufacturing, adventure-park projects and gear/rental services; Stepin Adventure reports over 150 climbing-wall and adventure-park projects completed across India. stepinadventure+2
Sport-climbing official and community organizer: Sapkal holds national-level sport-climbing credentials, has served as a certified national judge, completed IFSC Continental Judges courses, judged major events (e.g., IFSC Bouldering World Cup and Asian Youth Championship), and holds leadership roles in regional and national climbing bodies. climbingwalls+1
Educator and content host: He produces and hosts long-form content (podcast 'Life In Mountains') and appears in interviews and podcasts to share mountaineering knowledge, training insights, and expedition stories to educate and inspire climbers. spotify+1

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Human 04: Shripad Sapkal | Mountaineer and a Climber (video interview)

July 1, 2023

A long-form video interview/profile featuring Shripad Sapkal discussing his climbing experience, including mention of first ascents and his role as founder of Stepin Adventure.

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HOW ADVENTURES HELP IN BUILDING CONFIDENCE? | SHRIPAD SAPKAL | TGV Episode #155

October 1, 2021

Podcast episode in which Shripad Sapkal discusses how adventure activities contribute to personal confidence and development (guest appearance on The Guiding Voice).

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Life In Mountains (podcast series by Stepin Adventure)

Podcast series hosted by Stepin Adventure (hosted by Shripad Sapkal) that features extended interviews with mountaineers and explorers, aimed at sharing knowledge and encouraging aspiring climbers.

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Mountaineering and rock climbing. wordpress+1

Hosting and producing mountaineering podcast episodes. spotify