Basic Mountaineering Course,Manali

Institute: Directorate Of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali( ABVIMAS)

Location: Manali-Beas kund glacier

Duration: 26 Days (June, 2012)

Eligibility: Open for All

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Course Fee: Rs 11700/- (Subsidized by Government Of India)

(Includes Boarding, Lodging, Equipments, Food, Camping.)

Carried By: Ministry Of Tourism( Government of India)

Formalities:

1) Completed Form, Medical Certificate and Fee submission(Cash) by 7th April,2012.

2)Written Parents/Guardian's Consent (MUST).

On successful completion of the course you would be awarded a National Level Sports Certificate of Mountaineering under The India Mountaineering federation.

Course Structure:

Day 1 to Day 10

0530-0545  Morning tea

0600-0700  PT & accl.

0700-0730  Wash & change

0745-0830  Breakfast

0900-0940  Move to field ( Rock Climbing,Rappelling, Jumaring River crossingetc)

0945-1215  Rock climbing L/D/P

1300-1400  Lunch

1430-1515  Lectures ( Mountaineering, Techniques, Weather etc)

1600-1630  Evening tea

1630-1700  Knot practice/ Outdoor Games(Basketball, Tug of War etc)

1715-1830  Obstacles.

1900-2000  Video/ Film show

2000-2100  Dinner

2100-2145  Debriefing

D-11 Trek to Solang/Lahaul Spiti

D-12 Acclimatization trek towards Patalsun & back. Lec on Mountain walking / Mountain Hazards.

D-13 Move to & establishment of base camp.

D-14, 15:

0830           Move to training area

0930-1230  Snow craft, walking on snow,step kicking, use of ice axe, 

1300-1400  Lunch

1430-1600  Lecture 

1600-1630  Evening Tea

1630-1730  Games

1730-1830  Debriefing & group discussions

1930-2100  Dinner

2100           Debriefing

D-16 As per previous day till breakfast. Move to field- Snow craft, Glissading, Self arrest 

D-17 As per previous day till breakfast. - Sequence climbing, anchor & belay on snow.

D-18 Move to Glacier-Ice craft, cramponing, ascending and descending, Lec.on glacier.

D-19 More with pack lunch-Ice craft , cramponing , Front pointing , Fix rope demo & rappelling.

D-20 Move to glacier with pack lunch, anchor and belay on ice, Crevasse rescue, glacier travel.

D-21& 22 Height gaining.

D-23 Trek to Solang/Spiti Lec. (Survival Night)

D-24 Trek to Manali. 

D-25 Admn. Day. 

D-26 Return of equipment, P.O.P. and collection of movement orders. 

 CLOTHING:

1) 2 pairs of convertible pants/shorts (pants that zipper to shorts) for hiking mountaineering – these are worn a lot on the trek and are very practical. 

2) 4 pairs of very good hiking socks

3) 1 bathing suit (for Kir Ganga or other times when jumping in a lake would be great!)

4) High quality long underwear tops and bottoms (ie: Patagonia’s Capilene brand – expensive but keeps you warm when needed, cool when needed and very breathable!)

5) A quick dry camping towel available at stores mentioned above

6) For women:  Bring loose, breathable long sleeve tops and pants.

7) A rain poncho and small travel umbrella for very wet days on trek – it’s monsoon season!

8) A waterproof hat that is also warm and covers you from the sun OR a waterproof hat, a hat for sun and also a hat for the cold mountain nights where it can get below freezing.

9) Gloves

10) Sport sandals are a must

11) Bandana

12) Good (well worn in before trek) hiking boots(Or Normal sports Shoes) that have been water sealed

15) Ski/down warm jacket(Just One as You would be provided Trekking Suits with Jackets and Lowers)

17) Extra pair of warm socks for nighttime – not for hiking

18) Several t-shirts for hiking, sleeping, etc. (easy, breathable, quick dry running or hiking t’s recommended)

TOILETRIES :

THINGS THAT WILL HELP WITH THE HIGH ALTITUDE/WIND/COLD WEATHER:

1) saline nasal spray

2) Tissues

3) Eyedrops

4) Aquaphor healing ointment (available at any drug store/pharmacy). Excellent for cracked, chafed, wind burned, sun burned skin and for the chapped lips you WILL have on the trek!

5) A high SPF and mosturizing lip balm

6) A very high sunscreen – 30 SPF or higher required!

OTHER NEEDED SUPPLIES:

7) Insect Repellent (get one with DEET in it as malaria is a problem in India – the higher the altitude the fewer the mosquitos but mosquitos are found in the Himalayas).

8) A 3 week supply of baby wipes is a must.

9) Face wipes are helpful as well if washing your face after a full day’s hike is not easily done.

10) Purell anti-bacterial hand gel is a definite must for pre-during and post trek travel in India!

11) A very good hand and body lotion. 

FOR WOMEN:

13) Leave-in hair conditioner as washing your hair with shampoo on a trek is a feat enough (esp. if you are a woman). 

18) Good moisturizer for day & night (can be sunscreen too) MEDICATIONS (Prescription & over-the counter – preventative and necessary in case you do get sick): For Stomach illness prevention or problems :

1) Acidophilus pills, Pepto-Bismol, Immodium, Anti-altitude sickness medication(DIAMOX), DMG, Ibuprofen or other over the counter pain killer SUPPLIES:

2)A large day pack that you will be carrying that can contain the following: your water bottle, camera(s), clothing for instant weather changes (ie: a rain poncho, your hat, gloves, warm jacket, extra pair of socks, umbrella if needed, some snack foods, your journal, your sunglasses, a cover for the day pack in case it is raining heavily, etc.)

3) A therma rest or other kind of pad for sleeping is not required as the trek provides pads but is recommended for added 

7) A head lamp/torch 

10) A couple of large size PLASTIC bags in case of rain, etc( As they are banned in Himachal.)

11) Small personal first aid kit

12) Locks for bags

15) Books Recommended: Lonely Planet India or Lonely Planet Northern India, Lonely Planet Hindi/Urdu Phrase Book,

18) waterproof bag for toiletries, journal or books, important documents

PREPARATION: THINGS TO DO/GET BEFORE LEAVING!

8) Most importantly as well – be sure to be in excellent physical condition for the trek. This includes (in my opinion) – doing as much hiking as possible before the trek, getting or staying in good cardiovascular condition and lifting weights. 

It is also helpful to remain flexible and practice something like yoga or other stretching exercises to prevent injury.

LINKS:

http://www.adventurehimalaya.org
http://www.adventurehimalaya.org/mountaineering.asp

Rishikesh River Rafting Trip. Feb'12

ADVENTURE CLUB @ TU

Gear up adventure seekers! , ACTU brings you an opportunity to let out your pent up energy before you dive into your preparations for the Mid Sem.

We are organising a 2 days, 1 night trip to Rishikesh on 18^th-19^th FEB. This will include:-

ü                        White water RAFTING on the mighty Ganges!

ü                       Jungle Trek to the waterfalls!

ü                        Adventure activities like Rappelling, Wall Climbing ,Cliff jumping.

ü                       Overnight beachside camping with bonfire and volleyball!

No classes are needed to be missed.

Cost for the trip is Rs 1900/- (meals included) .

Transportation cost to the camp is NOT included.

Limited seats are available (to be filled on a first come first serve basis)

Last date for registration is 11^th Feb’12.

To register and for further information contact the undersigned :-

adventureclub.tu@gmail.com

The Executive Body Positions for Adventure Club are now OPEN for 2012-13

·    Joint-Secretaries, Secretaries

Eligibility: At least ONE of the above courses done under the club or outside.

·       Executive Members

Eligibility: None

Please apply by sending your name, year, phone numbers, email id’s, hostels, past work experience in college and school level activities, if any to shobhit.ggupta@gmail.com, bhrigusharda@gmail.com. By 21/1/12

Ø Registration for Basic Mountaineering Course 2012 at DMAS, Manali are open. Fee: Rs 6500/- Approx. Duration- 26 days during summer vacation

To register: Send your name, phone number, year, branch, hostel to adventureclub.tu@gmail.com

Adventure Club at Thapar University would like to congratulate 15 Basic Level Mountaineers, 53 Basic Level Skiers and Alpinists, 12 Adventure Course Cadets who successfully completed the course in 2011

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Shobhit Gupta                                                   Bhrigu Sharda

General Secretary, ACTU                              General Secretary, ACTU

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Gulmarg Ski Course

Skiing course

This course was conducted simultaneously at Jawahar Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering and Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering, Gulmarg, J.K. from 27^th Dec’10-9^th Jan’11, under Ministry of Tourism.

The following techniques were covered under the course:

1)Basics of ice skating

2) Snow Beating and side stepping

3) Downhill

4)Snow Ploughing and turn

5)Traversing

6)Herring back technique

7)Kick tyrn

8)Uphill swing

Experience:

Jawahar Institute Of Mountaineering And Winter Sports

I am Vidit Agarwal, a student of 3^rd year, B.E. Electrical, Thapar University, and I can proudly call myself an ALPINIST.

One fine day of October, on my way to mess , I came across a notice of The Adventure Club ( T.U.), and became quite eager to know more about the basic skiing course which the notice talked about. Having already successfully completed a basic Adventure course under NIM, it seemed to be a great opportunity to utilize the 15 days of winter vacations, to learn a sport, and experience the chill and thrill which life brings along.

So , I got myself registered with a nominal subsidized fee of just Rs 4600. The adventure club people were very cooperative in making all the happen, as this was a special batch of 29 students of our college, just started on request of our extremely devoted friends, Shobhit and Brighu.

WE definitely made our university proud by getting 20 alpha grades, 6 beta grades and 3 charlie grades at an institution where no more than 30% of the batch can have alpha, at an institution where civilians are treated no less than an army man, at an institution where teaching is their priority and training their air.

They Train To Excel !

Date : 25^th December 2011 to 8^th January 2012

Duration : 14 days

Course : Basic Alpine Skiing

Place : Gulmarg

Training Area : Temple slope, Church slope, Cherry slope

Language of instruction : Hindi and English

Bed tea : 7:00 a.m. sharp
Breakfast : 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Lunch : 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Evening tea : 4:30 p.m. sharp
Dinner : 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Report on the slope at 9:00a.m. without default or face the consequences.

Report at 6:00 p.m. for lecture or face the consequences.

A warm welcome at the Kingsley hotel with hot tea and biscuits followed by admission to the rooms, filling of the forms and finally issuing of the ski kit for the course and then a city tour of gulmarg by our respected instructors marked the starting of our course.

The ski kit included sweat shirt and sweat pants, warm upper and warm lower, a JIM t-shirt, U.V. protection sun glasses, gloves, ski boots, ski and ski poles.

The evening lecture was a brief welcome with an introduction to our institute, trainers and the course.

The rooms were cozy, water was ice cold, air was dry, and there was nothing but snow.

The next morning we wore our ski boots for the first time. Each boot weighed 2 kg minimum and wearing was a difficult task in itself. Then all geared up, we reached the slope, slipping and walking, and then we were introduced to the first technique, Sliding And Gliding. Every day we learned new techniques which are listed as:
 > Herring bone                         > Side step
 > Snow plough                         > Shoosing
 > Snow plough turn                > Stem turn
 > Stem Swing                           > Dynamic stem swing
 > Cristiana                                > Tip and Heel turn
 > Gate attack for Salalam      > Langlouf

There were lectures every alternate day which were as under:
> Introduction to skiing
> Winter Terminology
> Equipment Display
> Basic first aid and winter diseases
> Shelter
> Avalanch
> Avalanch rescue

We were tested in four exams which were:
>Endurance test: An up slope skiing for four kilometers. (Langlouf test)
>Written exam  : Related to practical and theoretical knowledge.
>Salalam test     : A speed and technique combo.
>Technique test : listen to the instructions and change the way of skiing                                 accordingly.

The New Year eve was made memorable by a Ski Movie.
Besides one day we visited the High Altitude Warfare School , a day to be remembered, the dumbstruck view of the army , traing themselves to fight, shoot and survive, on their ski.
Another day we visited Gondola, which was a fine experience.

Snowfall wished us all a Happy New Year and it stopped the night before our departure.

The closing ceremony started with some jokes, them some rescue mission stories by our instructors, and then distribution of JIM&WS batches and two special prizes :
> Best Endurance : Bajwa
> Best Student : Bhupesh

 It was a life time experience and I would go for the intermediate course if time permits me.

The leave taking was marked with the emotional pain to leave behind the ski and not by the bruises here and there.

Mountaineering Course 2011

Basic Mountaineering Course 2011

Mountaineering is an art and science and not merely a physical activity. It is one of the finest sports but to practice it without training and technique is deliberate suicide. That being one of the main reasons, The Adventure Club at Thapar University planned a group mountaineering course for the students of Thapar University. The special course was organised by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports,Manali (ABVIMAS) one of the largest Adventure Sports training centre in the country today. adventurehimalayaadventurehimalya.org.org

To organise mountaineering courses, ABVIMAS is the most ideal location for mountaineering training in the Indian Himalayas. Natural rock faces are available adjacent to the Institute complex and the glacier is located at 12,000 feet altitude which is very low from Himalayan standards. The course was scheduled from 14 June till 10th July at the end of which each successful student earned a certificate for clearing the Basic Mountaineering level .The degree is given  by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and is recognized as a benchmark in mountaineering internationally. The course was organized in collaboration with the students of IIT Bombay, which turned out to be one the best things about the course. Because besides the physical benefits of mountaineering, the sport offers other intrinsic benefits--for instance, setting a goal and reaching it. Also, it allows people to work with other people as part of a climbing team, and develop a sense of friendship and team spirit.In all we had a batch of 66 students which consisted of 12 students from Thapar University and rest being from other engineering institutes like IIT-B and Chitkara University.

The duration of the course was of 26 days. This period was divided into different phases as follows

●      Theoretical, practical Rock Craft training in and around Manali- 10 days

●      Trekking (approach to the Base Camp at about 12000ft)

           with a stopover  at Solangnala for acclimatization                             - 3 days

●      Field Training ice craft and snow craft near base camp                    - 10 days

●      Return to Manali                                                                             - 2  days

●      Administration and Graduation Ceremony                                        - 1 day

Mountaineering is a pursuit that should never be undertaken without a good understanding of the many different aspects involved, ranging from map reading and navigation skills to rope work and understanding mountain weather and were we taught each and every one of them during the span of the course. In the first ten days we were taught all the technique related to rock climbing on actual rock faces near the institute. Physical training for mountaineering requires aerobic conditioning for strenuous climbing. We were made to carry weighted backpacks to train the body to get use to carrying heavy loads, especially for our 12 km trek to base camp which was almost 23 kms away from Manali.

At the end we realized that the whole experience had somewhat stimulated a spirit of adventure in each one of us. We were taught how to take calculated risks, some of us faced our worst fears and some  crossed their limit of endurance. It teaches them to face new challenges and adopt a better outlook towards life by accepting responsibility with courage and confidence.

Achievements

·        Best Team: Thapar University ( Among 8 other teams)

·        Best Team Leader: Parambir Cheema ( Thapar University)

·        6 of 8 Team Leaders from Thapar University

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