There is nothing like climbing in the Himalayas, and what better place to learn the ropes? An attempt to provide aspiring mountaineers with the best training in the best possible venue is justification behind our Introductory Course. We have highly trained staff in perfect surroundings within easy access from our base in Manali to provide instruction in the basic necessary mountaineering skills.
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After a long journey from Delhi to Manali we will have a day of theory and preparation for our expedition. An easy walk from Manali, we establish a base camp at the foot of the glaciers and snowfields that will provide the training ground to gain all the knowledge required to tackle mountains on your own. 6 days will be devoted to the development of both snow and ice craft which includes the use of crampons, snow and ice anchors and belays, glacier travel, self arrest, crevasse rescue and ice climbing. Following the successful completion of the above requirements we'll move into the surrounding mountains learning the important skills of establishing high camps. |
Everyone is welcome to join us provided
you have a keen desire to learn and an accepting attitude with regard to the
environment.
Climbing Courses are specially designed
for people who wish to learn the skill of mountaineering and the mountain
environment in the greatest mountain range in the world. With our Everest
summitteer, Rajiv Sharma, as your guide you will be in capable hands to learn
the basics of mountaineering.
| Indicative Itinerary Day 1: Arrive Delhi Day 2: Train to Chandigarh and transfer to Manali Day 3-12: Course curriculum including snow craft and ice craft, cramponing, snow and ice anchors and belays, glacier travel, self arrest, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, establishment of high camps and peak climbing Day 13: Depart Manali for New Delhi Day 14: Depart New Delhi |
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Use of ice axe and its importance.
Self arrest techniques.
Different techniques in ascending/descending snow slopes, types and use of
snow anchors.
Roped climbing and belay techniques.
Introduction of crampons and cramponing, ice climbing.
Different types of ice anchors and protection.
Glacier travel and crevasse rescue and evacuation.
Fixed rope routine. How to fix ropes for difficult sections.
High camp establishment
Course syllabus detail: Ropecraft - types of ropes, knots, coil, roping up & care of the rope Snowcraft - snow walking, step kicking, use of ice axe in snow walking & self arrest, self arrest techniques, snow anchors, snow belays. Icecraft - Use of crampons, use of ice axe, step cutting, ice anchors, both artificial & natural, rope fixing, front pointing, traversing, climbing on a fixed rope and ice climbing. Glacial Training: crevasse travel, route finding, crevasse rescue
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