«Harish Kapadia, born in India in 1945, mountaineer, explorer and writer with a degree in commerce, law and management from the Mumbai University, received worldwide recognition for his longstanding commitment to geographical exploration in the mountain ranges of India and neighbouring countries. By promoting awareness of unknown valleys, their histories and their people, and by drawing the attention of the public to the beauty of their peaks, he has made a unique contribution to the development of trekking and mountaineering in the Himalaya and the Karakoram.

Harish Kapadia has participated in more than 25 expeditions, frequently as their leader, and has published 15 books and a large number of articles and papers on his experiences.»

Albert Mountain Award 2006