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Itinerary Description
Introduction
Embark on the ultimate adrenaline-charged journey with our exhilarating Advanced Skiing Course in Gulmarg! After conquering the intermediate slopes, it's time to push your boundaries and embrace even more challenging terrain. Picture yourself carving through slopes beyond Phase 1, where the real adventure unfolds.
Gulmarg, our skiing paradise, beckons advanced skiers like you with its breathtaking vistas and heart-pounding descents. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push your limits and conquer steep terrain that will leave you exhilarated.
Mastering these formidable challenges and skiing at higher altitudes is no small feat. You will earn a prestigious Certificate of Completion, displaying the testament to your advanced skiing prowess and reminding you of your extraordinary accomplishments.
Skiing Course Information
Gulmarg (Kashmir), Sonmarg (Kashmir), Pahalgam (Kashmir) Solang Valley (Himachal), Kufri (Himachal)
Best Time to Go Skiing
The months of January and February usually offer the best skiing conditions. The snowfall is at its peak, and the slopes are covered with fresh, powdery snow. The temperature can drop significantly, often reaching sub-zero levels, so be prepared for cold weather. However, this is when you'll find the best skiing conditions and a winter wonderland.
Difficulty Level
As this is an advanced level course, it is a prerequisite to have completed the intermediary and basic level skiing courses. Moreover, skiing demands physical stamina. A robust core and good overall fitness are essential to meet the challenges of this course.
Short Itinerary
Arrive in Gulmarg
Get familiar with the slopes with safety & gear information
Intermediate powder slopes Practice
Intermediate powder slopes Practice
Ascending to higher slopes, above Phase 1
Ascending to higher slopes, above Phase 1
Ascending to higher slopes, above Phase 1 and Skiing competition Certification and Medal Distribution
We will check out after breakfast.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Gulmarg
Check into your rooms and settle in. In the evening, we will have a briefing session wherein we will share the program outline with you.
Day 2
Get familiar with the slopes with safety & gear information
After meeting with skiing trainers and collecting ski gear, we head to the slopes. We spend the entire afternoon refreshing the techniques learned during the Basic Skiing Course. After rehearsals, we will head back to our resort for lunch and rest. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure
Day 3
Intermediate powder slopes Practice
Today we will practice skiing on the intermediate powder slopes in a controlled and secure manner. We will venture into the vicinity near Khongdori (Phase 1), navigate through jungle trails, and explore direct lines adjacent to the Gondola routes.
Day 4
Intermediate powder slopes Practice
Today we will practice skiing on the intermediate powder slopes in a controlled and secure manner. We will venture into the vicinity near Khongdori (Phase 1), navigate through jungle trails, and explore direct lines adjacent to the Gondola routes.
Day 5
Ascending to higher slopes, above Phase 1
Over the next five days, our primary focus will be ascending to higher slopes. During this period, we'll primarily use the chair car, situated above Phase 1. It offers a more extensive playing area on both sides. Our vigilant instructors will closely monitor your technique and guide improvements whenever necessary.
Day 6
Ascending to higher slopes, above Phase 1
Over the next five days, our primary focus will be ascending to higher slopes. During this period, we'll primarily use the chair car, situated above Phase 1. It offers a more extensive playing area on both sides. Our vigilant instructors will closely monitor your technique and guide improvements whenever necessary.
Day 7
Ascending to higher slopes, above Phase 1 and Skiing competition Certification and Medal Distribution
Over the next five days, our primary focus will be ascending to higher slopes. During this period, we'll primarily use the chair car, situated above Phase 1. It offers a more extensive playing area on both sides. Our vigilant instructors will closely monitor your technique and guide improvements whenever necessary.
Day 8
We will check out after breakfast.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ●Ski equipment for the duration of the course (Ski, Ski boots, Runners, Ski Poles)
- ●Ski Instructor
- ●Breakfast & Dinner included on all days (starting from dinner on day 1 till breakfast on last day )
- ●Standard Hotel stay with double shearing in Gulmarg
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- ●Any kind of partage service on the slopes
- ●Gloves and personal woolen clothes
- ●Lunch on slope
- ●Any kind of insurance
- ●Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
Difficult
Max Altitude
4300 mts
Distance
km
WMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WMRS Level Required
WMRS 5
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
If you do not know what level of WMRS trek would suit you best, worry not! Fill out this Form:
We will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.
Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
- . Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
- U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1*
- Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each*
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle with water resistant trekking shoes Qty -1
- Pair of light weight Crocks/Sandals Qty -1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2*
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
- Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
- Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
- Rain wear (Poncho/ Jacket & Pants) . Qty-1
- Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
- Woolen cap. Qty-1
- Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 (Minimum SPF 30)
- Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Here are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:
Note-
- *For long trek please carry one spare sunglass
- *In winter trek please try to carry one hot water bottle
- * For long and winter trek to carry warm pent one pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized approx 2000+ trekking, Expeditions and other adventure activities.
- ●Wanderin’ Man Adventures operating expeditions above 8000 mts.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15 + adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
What Our Customers Say
Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
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