His journey didn’t begin with a grand vision or professional training, but rather during the quiet, uncertain days of the 2020 lockdown in Singapore. With travel restrictions in place, Loga started exploring small hills and Bukits nearby. Those simple walks soon ignited a passion for hiking that would shape his life in ways he never imagined.
Once the borders reopened, his spirit for adventure grew stronger. In 2023, he scaled Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s highest peak and a year later, he took on Indonesia’s Mount Rinjani. Each summit became a lesson in patience, discipline, and self-belief. “Every mountain teaches you something,” he recalls. “It’s not just a climb; it’s a journey of the soul.”
Originally, Loga planned to take on Mount Fuji in 2025. But when he saw Malaysians like Dr. Jey Prabhakaran Thevar* earning national recognition for their mountaineering feats, something clicked. “His achievement inspired me to bring my passion for hiking to a national level,” Loga shares. Determined to push beyond his limits, he proposed a challenge to the Malaysia Book of Records to climb nine peaks in seven days across seven states, surpassing the previous record of seven peaks in seven days.
Preparing for such a demanding expedition required nearly a year of dedication. Balancing a full-time job in Singapore and part-time studies at MSU Shah Alam, Loga trained tirelessly, walking and running up to 30 kilometres a day, hiking on weekends, and maintaining a strict, sugar-free diet to strengthen his body and mind. “You can have strong legs, but without a strong mind, you’ll never reach the summit,” he reflects.
But no amount of training could prepare him for the challenges ahead. Gunung Bintang tested him the most, a gruelling 16-hour climb through unpredictable weather, exhaustion, and limited water supply. Yet, quitting was never an option. Supported by his brothers Uthayachandran, Maateesh, and Saatiysh, Loga pushed through every obstacle.
His determination was further tested at Gunung Sarut, when a venomous insect bite caused him to collapse. “The doctors said it was life-threatening and wanted to admit me, but I refused,” he says. “I knew I had three more mountains to climb, and I wasn’t going to stop.” After receiving emergency treatment, he continued his mission, a moment that truly embodied his motto: Beyond the Limits.
When he finally reached the summit of Gunung Kerunai his ninth and final peak emotions overwhelmed him. “I couldn’t hold back my tears. My father and brothers were with me, and that made it even more special,” he says. Moments later, when the Malaysia Book of Records confirmed his achievement, it felt like a dream come true.
“This record isn’t just mine,” Loga emphasizes. “It belongs to everyone who believed in me, my family, my team, and everyone who prayed for my success.”
For Loga, the mountains represent more than adventure, they are his source of healing and purpose. Coming from humble beginnings and enduring personal struggles, he found peace and strength in nature. “There was a time I hit rock bottom, but the mountains helped me rise again. They became my teachers.”
Today, Loga hopes to inspire others to discover the same strength within themselves. Through his CSR programs in Tamil schools and his upcoming initiative, Healing Minds & Inspiring Hearts, he aims to guide students to build confidence, discipline, and resilience through hiking and outdoor activities.
Looking ahead, Loga has no plans to slow down. His next mission?
To break his own record by climbing 12 peaks in seven days and take on new international challenges, including a special expedition at Mount Kang Yatse II.
“I want to show that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things,” he says with a smile. “All it takes is purpose, passion, and perseverance.”
In a world where many chase quick success, Loga Chandran Ramachandran’s story is a powerful reminder that greatness is built step by step, one mountain at a time.