Snow Skiing Course,December 2011

Basic skiing course at JIM &WS, Gulmarg

Tentative Schedule of Special Snow Skiing Courses 2011-12 by JIM & WS 
December 26th 2011 to January 8th 2012


Important Information:


The venue where the participants have to reach on or before 26th December-

Hotel Gulmarg Sahara
Gulmarg, Kashmir,
Jammu & Kashmir,
India


In case of any query in Gulmarg  you can contact:
Mr. Javed Ahmed
JIM & WS 
+919906967830


The application form:

http://jawaharinstitutepahalgam.com/application.php

for any further info:
http://jawaharinstitutepahalgam.com/index.php


The students will be trained in Acclimatization walk,Introduced to Skii Equipment, 
Carrying Skies,Standing on Skies, Fall and Recovery, Snow Plough, Side Stepping,Langlauf, Herring Bone, Snow Plough Turn,Tip Turn, Traverse Stem Turn,

Parallel Turn, Pole Plant, Gate Attack for Slalo.

Students are requested to bring the following items for the course:-

(i)      Rain coat/Poncho.

(ii)     Heavy woolen socks (minimum four pairs).

(iii)    Balaclava and Woolen Cap

(iv)    Woolen Gloves.

(v)     Thermal inner wear (minimum two pairs)

(vi)     Writing material / stationery.

(vii)    Sun Glasses.

(viii)   Lip Salve.

(ix)     Sun screen lotion.

Eligibility
Physical fitness: Though no special training is necessary to join the courses, the students are advised to do jogging and long walks. They should be physically fit and mentally robust and be able to with stand the rigors of snow and high altitude.
Medical Standards  In order to minimize the injuries to students during course, all students should undergo a thorough medical examination before joining. Students suffering from following diseases should avoid applying for the courses.
	(a)     Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
	(b)     History of pleurisy or asthma.
	(c)     Frequent attacks of pharyngitis or sinusitis.
	(d)     BP should not be more than 140 mm Hg Systolic and 90 mm Hg Diastolic.
	(e)     Chest expansion should be 5 cms or above.
	(f)     Students should not be suffering from osteoarthritis, sacro sciatic syndrome, in growing toenails, multiple corn, internal derangements of knee, inguinal hernia, varicose veins and recurrent dislocation of shoulder joints.
	(g)     Student should not be an old case of High Altitude Illness/ Cold injury.
Medical Examination on arrival at School
	(a)     Medical examination at the School will be carried out immediately on arrival.
	(b)     Students are advised not to consume liquor when coming for the course, as well as during the course duration.
	(c)      Proper personal hygiene and sanitation to be maintained.
Documentation Documentation of the students will be done on arrival.
Unsuitable Candidates Students found unsuitable for a course due to lack of professional aptitude or when found guilty on disciplinary grounds will be returned back. Any student missing training curriculum for more than two days of total working days for any reason will also be returned back.
Loss/Damage to Equipment Most of the equipment / clothing issued to the students is imported and very costly. In case of loss or damage to the equipment / clothing or any other item provided/ issued to the students, full cost of the item will be recovered from the individual concerned.
Dispersal All arrangements for dispersal ofstudentswill be made by the Institute. Students will be relieved only on production of clearance certificate duly signed by all concerned

About JIM & WS

 Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and winter Sports (JIM & WS) is a joint 
venture between Ministry of Defense, Government of India and Department of Tourism 
Govt. of J&K. Headquarter of the Institute is located at Nunwan, Pahalgam and sub 
centers at Bhaderwah (Doda), Sanasar (Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub 
centre at Gulmarg for skiing courses. Over last 29 years the Institute has excelled in 
different adventure activities like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, water rafting and 
short term adhoc adventure courses

About Gulmarg

Gulmarg is located 53 Kms from Srinagar in northKashmirat a height of 2730 mtrs. above the sea level. It is a legendary beauty spot called paradise on earth. It is most beautiful place frequented by tourists both in winter for skiing and in summers for its healthy climate and scenic beauty. Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering conducts various courses here both in summer and winter. The Cable Car and Chair-Lifts are the main attractions of this hill resort. It has the highest cable car in the world which goes to 14000 ft above sea level. A snow festival is organized around Christmas every year during which different activities of sports and culture are conducted on the fresh snow.

Course fee is Rs 4500
Application form fee by JIM & WS : Rs 100
Bank and registration  fee Rs 50 
Total course fee Rs4650


DEADLINE for fee submission 26th November.

For details contact us at: adventureclub.tu@gmail.com