INTERMEDIATE GLACIER MOUNTAINEERING COURSE

INTERMEDIATE GLACIER MOUNTAINEERING COURSE

India, Ladakh

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This glacier mountaineering course is for those looking to climb big mountains where navigating complex glacial terrain becomes imperative. The Parkachik glacier, situated at the base of Mt.Nun, a formidable 7000m peak in the Zanskar range, is an ideal training ground to pick up glacier skills.  Large ice walls and crevasse-filled sections on this glacier mimic the conditions of Himalayan expeditions, giving the participants a complete understanding of the terrain. The course focuses on imparting ice climbing, fixed rope climbing, and crevasse rescue skills. The course will be led by veteran expedition leaders and experienced Sherpas who have scaled multiple peaks across the Himalaya, from whom the participants get to learn a lot more than what is taught.

Itinerary

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Fly into Leh, and spend the morning relaxing and acclimatising. Post lunch there will be a gear check and an orientation session for the course by the course instructor. Overnight Hotel
We start early in the morning from Leh and drive towards Kargil and deviate to enter the Suru Valley, where will set-up base near the Parkachik glacier. Overnight Camp
There would be 5 training days and the description here is just an indication of what to expect over the course of the duration, the guides and sherpas on the ground will decide each day's schedule based on glacier conditions, weather etc. A typical training day would entail spending 6 hours on the glacier, giving you ample time to practice everything that is taught under the watchful eyes of the course leaders. The first training day usually starts with an introduction to gear - both personal and group equipment - necessary for glacier travel, along with familiarising you with glacial terrain. Overnight Camp
Another day would be dedicated to learning how to climb on glacial ice, various techniques of ice-climbing that are used based on the incline, and other climbing techniques like anchoring, belaying etc. Overnight Camp
A day is dedicated to learning and practising fixed rope climbing and descending where you are taught jumaring and rappelling. It is important to learn and practice the techniques thoroughly as doing it right helps converse energy while on climbing expeditions and can make or break your summit bid. Overnight Camp
A day will be meant for learning crevasse rescue techniques. Knots, anchors and pulley systems that are used while hauling and rescuing will be taught and practiced. Post these sessions, we climbing higher for our height gain where you get to use all the techniques you have learnt till then. At the end of the height gain, we will have a session of how to set-up camp on a glacier. Overnight Camp that you have set-up yourself
We train for half a day on the glacier and then descend back to base post-lunch, again using descending techniques taught in the course. Overnight Camp
An extra day to learn a few rock-climbing techniques and to practice long-rappels. We also get an opportunity to practice fixed rope climbing on rock on this day. Depending on the conditions, we could do this on the glacier site itself or in one of the crags near Leh where we have access to huge rocky slabs.
We strike camp and walk down to the roadhead to drive back to Leh. Free evening to go shopping in the Leh Market. Overnight Hotel
We drop you to the airport from where you fly back home!

Trip Cost

79500 / 1100  

LEH TO LEH , TWIN SHARING

Payment Schedule

₹30000 / $400 - Booking Amount

TRIP COST INCLUDES
  • - Airport arrival & departure transfers in Leh
  • - Full-board Accommodation for 2 nights at an 'A' class hotel in Leh and for 5 nights in tents on twin-sharing basis
  • - All meals & pack lunches as required throughout the trip
  • - Transport to get to the training area & back
  • - Technical group equipment like ropes, anchors etc (Does not cover personal climbing equipment)
  • - Professional instructor's and Sherpa fee
  • - Includes GST (Subject to change as per Govt.Policies)
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
  • - Any airfare. 
  • - Items of personal clothing and personal climbing equipment (can be rented)
  • - Expenses of a personal nature like insurance, beverages and snacks in Leh, any sightseeing etc
  • - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road blocks etc
Cancellation terms

 

If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.

 

• More than 45 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.

• Less than 45 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.

• Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited. 

 

The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat cancellation charges would be waived completely. 

Pls note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.

What to expect

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