Renowned Nagpur-based mountaineer and adventure educator Avinash Deoskar passed away following a massive cardiac arrest on October 31. He was 62. His demise marks the loss of an experienced mountaineer, expedition leader and mentor who made significant contributions to Himalayan exploration and adventure-based education. Deoskar, a resident of 97/A, Ramnagar, Nagpur, is survived by wife, noted mountaineer Vimala Deoskar, sons Dr Kunal Deoskar and Tapan Deoskar, and a large extended family.