Table of Contents
- 1 What is the fees of basic mountaineering course?
- 2 Where can I do basic mountaineering course?
- 3 How do I get a job in mountaineering?
- 4 Why basic mountaineering course is important?
- 5 How do I become a mountaineer?
- 6 Why ABVIMAS is the best place for mountaineering in India?
- 7 What is Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute?
What is the fees of basic mountaineering course?
Training Programme for the year – 2021-22
| Course | Duration | Subsidized course fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Basic Mountaineering Course – 28 days | ||
| 14th Basic Mountaineering | 8th April – 5th May 2021 | 16,000/- |
| 15th Basic Mountaineering | 14th Sept. – 11th Oct. 2021 | 16,000/- |
| 16th Basic Mountaineering | 4th March – 31st March 2022 | 16,000/- |
What is special basic mountaineering course?
The Basic Mountaineering Course is the foundation course in which men and women are initiated into mountaineering. The objectives of BMC are: To teach the basic techniques of movement on rock, snow and ice.
Where can I do basic mountaineering course?
India has four institutes recognized by IMF, offering mountaineering courses:
- Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) Uttarkashi.
- Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) Darjeeling.
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) Manali.
- Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering (JIM) Pahalgam.
How long is basic mountaineering course?
Basic Mountaineering Skills – 3 Days. This 3 Day Basic Mountaineering Skills course will teach you how to dress for winter, how to pack, choose food, select the proper gear, campsite selection, how to cook outdoors and low impact winter camping skills.
How do I get a job in mountaineering?
- With basic mountaineering skills and knowledge of local landscape and trails; make about 1000–1500 INR a day.
- With basic mountaineering skills, knowledge of local landscape and trails, and decent communication skills (spoken English helps); make about 2000–2500 INR a day. These are seasonal earning.
Which mountaineering course is best?
The best mountaineering institutes in India
- Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering, Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Pandit Nain Singh Surveyor Mountaineering Training Institute, Munsiyari, Uttarkhand.
- Sonam Gyatso Mountaineering Institute, Gangtok, Sikkim.
- High Altitude Warfare School, Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
Why basic mountaineering course is important?
There are numerous benefits to mountaineering. The most obvious benefits are improving both your physical fitness and cardiovascular fitness levels as well as reducing body fat through aerobic exercise.
How can I prepare for basic mountaineering course?
Find your trail and if it’s mountaineering, then prepare honestly.
- Ensure you start training seriously six months before the course.
- Aim to run 3 to 5km uphill continuously within 45mins.
- Do a couple of practice treks with an uphill incline with a 12kg backpack.
- Apply sunblock every 3 to 4 hours to avoid sunburn.
How do I become a mountaineer?
Primarily there are four types of mountaineering courses; Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC), Advance Mountaineering Course (AMC), Search and Rescue (SAR) and Method of Instruction (MOI). BMC and AMC are normally for duration of 28 days, while SAR and MOI could vary from 15-21 days.
How to pay course fee in ABVIMAS Manali?
PAYMENT OF COURSE FEE FOR SPECIAL, PROMOTIONAL, CUSTOMIZE COURSES ONLY Course Fee will be payable at the Kangra Central Co-operative Bank Ltd., Manali-175131 (H.P.) Bank Code 035, IFSC Code KACE0000035 in saving bank account No. 50055073959 and drawn/deposit in favor of Director, ABVIMAS, Manali. 12. COURSE FEES
Why ABVIMAS is the best place for mountaineering in India?
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.
How long does it take to complete a mountaineering course?
Since glacier is available at lower altitude and less time is required for trekking and acclimatization, it is possible to complete the basic mountaineering course syllabus in 26 days where as the course duration is about 30 days in other Mountaineering Institutes.
What is Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute?
Mountaineering Institute was established in the natural geographical environs of Manali in the picturesque Kullu Valley, with the name “Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute” on the 16 th of September, 1961, under the dynamic leadership of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.