nunwan, pahalgam, jammu & kashmir
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NUNWAN, PAHALGAM, JAMMU & KASHMIR
PAHALGAM SANASAR
BHADERWAH SHEY (LADAKH)
COURSE REPORT
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO. -115
FROM 01 AUG 2015 TO 26 AUG 2015
Tel FAX: 01936-243129 Mob: 9419045194, 9906967820
JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS, NUNWAN, PAHALGAM JAMMU-KASHMIR-192126
JIM/75/TGC/2013-14/ Oct 2015
Commanding Officer
121 Engineer Regiment
C/O 56 APO -914121
COURSE REPORT
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR.NO. 115 FOR
INDIAN AIR FORCE, INDIAN ARMY, NATIONAL CADET CORPS (NCC) &
PRIVATE STUDENTS
Sir,
1. A copy of General Course Report of Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 115
conducted by this Institute for the Indian Air Force personnel sponsored by Dte of Air
Force Adventure, Army personnel from 121 Engineer Regiment sponsored by
Commanding Officer, 121 Engr Regt C/o 56 APO, National Cadet Corps (NCC)
sponsored by Directorate General of NCC, New Delhi and private students from
different parts of India w.e.f 01 Aug 2015 to 26 Aug 2015 is enclosed herewith for your
information and necessary action please.
2. Kindly ack. Yours Sincerely (Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated Copy to:
1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K
3. Dte of AF Adventure, Air Headquarters (WB), RCPO Building, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi -110003 4. Directorate General NCC, West Block IV, R K Puram, New Delhi -110066 5. Institute Library.
GENERAL COURSE REPORT BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE SR NO.-115
01 AUG 2015 TO 26 AUG 2015 INSTITUTE: JAWAHAR INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING & WINTER SPORTS (JIM & WS) PAHALGAM
VENUE: SONAMARG
REPORT ON: BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE
COURSE SERIAL NO: BMC- 115
DURATION OF COURSE: 01 AUG 2015 to 26 AUG 2015 (26 Days)
GENERAL
1. Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM & WS) is one of the
premier national mountaineering institutes of the country and is a joint venture between
Ministry of Defence, Government of India and Department of Tourism Govt. of J&K.
With its Headquarter located at Nunwan, Pahalgam,it has sub centers at Bhaderwah
(Doda), Sanasar (near Patnitop), Shey (Leh) and one adhoc sub centre at Aru for skiing
courses. Over last 32 years, the Institute has excelled in different adventure activities
like Mountaineering, Skiing, Paragliding, Search & Rescue courses, water rafting, short
term special adventure courses and Mountain & Tourist Guide courses.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 2. The Institute is administered through an Executive Council, the members of
which are drawn from the state as well as Center. At present Jt. Secretary (G/Air) of the
Ministry of Defence and the Commissioner / Secretary Tourism are looking after the
affairs of the Institute. The Hon’ble Defence Minister and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of
the J&K state are the President and Vice President of the Institute respectively.
Nominated members from Ministry of Defence are:
President Hon’ble Defence Minister
Vice President Hon’ble Chief Minister –J&K state
Govt. of India Govt. of J&K Nominated Members
- Defence Secretary -Gen TB Nanda - JS (G/Air) Secy. / JIM - Chief Secretary -S Narinder Singh - Secretary MYAS (Nominee) - Commissioner Secy. Tourism -Maj Gen CS Naugyal (Retd) - AFA –MOD - FACAO Tourism - Mohd Ashraf, DG Tourism (Retd)
- Principal
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3. 24 Indian Air Force personnel sponsored by Directorate of Air Force Adventure,
New Delhi, 15 Army Personnel from 121 Engineer Regiment sponsored by
Commanding Officer, 121 Engr Regt C/o 56 APO, 31 National Cadet Corps (NCC)
sponsored by Directorate General of NCC, New Delhi and 32 private students from
different states of India reported to JIM & WS, training camp Sonamarg on 31 July 2015
to attend Basic Mountaineering Course serial No. 115 w.e.f 01 Aug 2015 to 26 Aug
2015. The Scheduled training of these 102 students commenced on the next day
morning. All the students completed the training successfully with desired levels of
standard. Nominal roll of Students is enclosed as Appendix “A”.
GROUP PHOTOGRAPH WITH CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS
AIM
4. To impart theoretical and practical training on all aspects of activities in
Mountainous Area & High Altitude including rock and ice craft to students.
5. To train the students to survive in mountains / survival camps and to take part in
high altitude trekking, expeditions and rescue missions in mountainous terrain of India &
abroad.
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STANDARDS TO BE ACHIEVED 6. The competence levels expected from students upon completion of the course
are as follows:-
(a) Students should be able to effectively utilize technical skills during high altitude
trekking and expeditions in all kinds of mountain ranges in India.
(b) Students should be able to effectively form part of a team as an active member
and lead climber during rescue missions in high altitude area.
OBJECTIVES 7. (a) Carryout rescue missions in any eventuality in mountains, at accidental sites and
during natural calamities and carryout Expeditions in all kinds of ranges in India and
abroad.
(b) Impart training on technical aspects of mountaineering.
(c) Hone mountaineering skills of individuals.
(d) Create environment awareness amongst the students.
(e) Promote adventure activities in the state.
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OPENING ADDRESS
8. Opening address was given on the first day by Capt P K Singh, Medical Officer
JIM & WS at training Camp, Sonamarg. Students were introduced to well known history
of the esteemed national institute. They were explained about expectations from
students, administration of the Institute and safety and security to be observed around
Camp. Students were told the duration of course, test and grading system as well as the
phases of the course going to be conducted in training area of the Institute.
OPENING ADDRESS BY CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, JIM & WS
CONDUCT OF TRAINING
9. The students were trained in Acclimatization walk, Introduction to mountaineering
equipment, Rope knots, Rock climbing, Rappelling, Treks to different picturesque and
historical places around the area, Tent pitching, Tyrolean traverse, River crossing,
Rescue from river and accidental site, Rope fixing & base making, avalanche rescue,
Navigation in mountains and Glaciated terrains.
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10. Training for the course started with rock craft for initial 15 days. This was
followed by ice craft at Thajiwas Glacier. A copy of training programme is enclosed as
Appendix “B”.
11. Details of aspects covered during the training are enunciated in subsequent paras.
ACCLIMATIZATION 12. Since the location of the training Camp Sonamarg was at approx 9000 ft, initial
period was utilized to achieve Physical fitness and mental robustness. Acclimatization
marches of 1.5 to 3 kms around the place were conducted during first 2 days which was
accompanied by mountain physical training. Students were made to run for long
distances (7-8kms) at one stretch to increase their endurance after the six days of
acclimatization. At the end of this schedule students achieved the desired standards of
fitness required to survive in hilly terrain.
ACCLIMATIZATION WALK PHYSICAL EXERICSE
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
13. Keeping in consideration of the geographical area of J&K state, training was
provided in basic skills of rock craft, administration in mountain terrain & introduction
and use of mountaineering equipment in rescue missions/ operations at accidental sites
and during natural calamities in mountainous terrain and Expeditions. At the culmination
of this training, students could identify and narrate the uses of mountaineering
equipment and their skillful application in mountainous area. Details of rock craft and
other adventure activities conducted are as follows.
(a) ROCK CRAFT 15 periods were allotted to impart instructions in basic skills of mountaineering
including pitch climbing, fixed rope climbing, Jummaring, free climbing and rappelling.
The students were exposed to various types of rock surfaces around Sonamarg.
ROCK CLIMBING RAPPELLING
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(b) ICE CRAFT 10 days were allotted to impart instructions & practical training in basic skills of ice craft
including base making, crevasse rescue, avalanche rescue, rope fixing, navigation in
mountains and Glaciated terrains. The students were taken to Thajiwas glacier situated
at Sonamarg for this part of the course.
ICE CRAFT TRAINING
(c) RIVER CROSSING & CASUALTY EVACUATION Students were provided fundamental knowledge in the form of lecture cum
demonstration on methods of negotiating fast flowing streams and nallas in
mountainous areas and casualty evacuation followed by practicing it in groups.
RIVER CROSSING BY WADING IN CASUALTY EVACUATION
8 (d) HIGH ALTITUDE TREK
Students were trained in trekking around Sonamarg. They got familiarized with the
equipment needed while going on long treks. They were taken to experience and
complete long treks with 18 kg load to various places around the area like Table Top,
Baltal and Happy valley. The students were taken to the height of approximately 13,500
ft during this phase of training.
TREK TO TABLE TOP TREK TO HAPPY VALLEY
(e) TENT PITCHING Students were demonstrated the methods of tent pitching and use of survival camps in
the jungles and mountainous terrain while on missions in adverse natural / manmade
calamities.
TENT PITCHING-LECTURE & DEMO TENT PITCHING- PRACTICE
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(f) LECTURES /PRESENTATIONS
The following aspects of adventure activities and related subjects were covered in
great details in the form of lecture cum Power point presentations and movies
concerning mountaineering as mentioned below:
(1) Introduction to mountaineering & Ice Equipment.
(2) Mountain Terminology.
(3) Hazards in Mountain and Snow bound area.
(4) Do’s and Don’ts of mountaineering.
(5) Load carrying and Marching in Mountains
(6) Avalanche & Avalanche Rescue
(7) First Aid & CPR.
(8) High altitude illness / cold injuries and its preventive measures.
(9) Introduction to Glacier
INSTRUCTORS DELIVERING LECTURES
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(g) ENDURANCE RUN
Team practiced running for long distances with backpack load of 18 kgs which helped
them to attain the desired standard of physical endurance required during rescue
operations. Students showed marked improvement in endurance and they excelled in
the final endurance run of 8.5 kms taken by the institute. Hav (Nur/Asst) Asharam
Khedar C/O JIM & WS in male students and Miss Gitika Panwar a private girl
student from Uttarakhand in female secured the best in endurance award of the
course.
CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER PRESENTING THE BEST IN ENDURANCE AWARDS
(h) GAMES
Students were made to take interest to participate in games like volley ball, badminton,
cricket. Through discussions with the instructors they also got familiarized with
adventure sports like skiing, paragliding and water rafting. Students showed keen desire
to undergo training at the institute for the adventure sports in near future. Movies on
adventure sports like skiing & para jumping were run in the auditorium for the students.
ADMINISTRATION
14. One dedicated officer in charge of the institute with well experienced and trained
instructors and other kitchen staff were provided by the institute who accompanied and
looked after the students round the clock.
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ACCOMMODATION 15. The accommodation facility was made in the well furnished extendable tents at
Sonamarg.
SONAMARG, TRAINING CAMP
FOOD
16. The students were provided with hygienic and palatable food during the training
period with additional energy supplements like fruits, dry fruits, chocolates and juices . A
copy of daily menu is attached as Appendix “C”
EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
17. Keeping in view the harsh conditions and cold and rainy weather during the
course, the students were provided with quality equipment and clothing gear for training
purpose.
EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING ISSUED BY THE INSTITUTE
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MEDICAL COVER
18. Dedicated medical officer and Nursing Assistant of the institute provided medical
support to the participants throughout the course duration. Different first aid kits were
prepared for trek, rock area and travelling. The students were educated about the
mountain hazards, illnesses of the mountainous and high altitude area with its treatment
modalities. Different techniques of casualty evacuation in relation to rescue from
accidental sites and difficult mountain terrain were demonstrated to and practiced by the
students.
CAPT P K SINGH, MEDICAL OFFICER, DELIVERING LECTURE ON FIRST AID & CPR
ASSESSMENT
19. The students were assessed of their performance in the course in the form of
tests on both Rock craft & Ice craft (written, oral & practical) taken by the instructors of
the institute. The students excelled in the test taken by securing good marks and
grading. No. 30842-A, Flt Lt Vipin Kumar of Air Force secured the best student award
while Sep Jagdeep Singh of 121 Engineers Regiment secured the best in technique
award of the course.
BEST STUDENT AWARD BEST TECHNIQUE AWARD
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20. A copy of marks sheet is enclosed as Appendix “C”. GRADUATION CEREMONY
21. The students presented a colourful cultural programme after completion of
scheduled training. Beautiful events like singing, dancing & mimicry were presented by
the participants. Capt P K Singh, Medical Officer, JIM & WS praised the students for
their excellent performance. The event was followed by the distribution of the course
batches & prizes to all the participants.
CULTURAL PROGRAM GRADUATION CEREMONY
OBSERVATION 22. (a) The students showed marked interest in learning and adopting the skills of
Mountaineering.
(b) The students learned, practiced and adopted the Expedition techniques taught to
them during the course.
(c) The students improved a lot in their physical as well as mental capabilities. (d) The students excelled in the final test taken by the institute to access their
performance.
(e) The students showed keen interest in training in adventure sports at JIM & WS. (f) The trainees of 121 Engr Regt showed tremendous skills and can be utilized as trained guides /leaders in National/International expeditions.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
23. (a) The commanding officer 121 Engr Regt has done a commendable job in getting
his 15 personnel trained. These trained personnel are not only qualified themselves but
can also train other personnel of the regiment on their own.
(b) It is recommended that more personnel / Cadets may be sent to JIM & WS for
Basic, Advance Mountaineering course and Method of instructions courses as well as
other adventure courses Skiing and Search & Rescue Courses.
(c) Indian Air Force, Indian Army, NCC and JIM & WS should form a strong bond to
successfully conquer higher peaks in India and abroad in the coming future to pursue
the good cause of promoting adventure in Indian youth.
FEEDBACK 24. The Photocopies of some of the feedbacks received from the students are
enclosed as Appendix “D”, reflecting the goal achieved as per the opinion of students.
CONCLUSION
25. During basic mountaineering course, training was imparted to make the
participants confident of living in mountainous terrain and to be technically proficient as
trained mountaineers. They were also exposed to High Altitude Area giving them a life
time experience. Special efforts were delivered to practice forming mountain rescue
teams in natural calamities / disasters. The performance of the participants validates
the fact that desired standards of exposure and training in mountain techniques were
achieved.
Yours Sincerely
(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Encl: As stated
Copy to:
1. Joint Secretary (G/Air), D (HMI), R.No. 225 F, South Block, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi-11 2. Commissioner/ Secretary Tourism, Govt. of J&K, Civil Secretariat Srinagar –J&K
3. Directorate General NCC , West Block IV, R K Puram , New Delhi -110066.
4. Commanding Officer, 121 Engineer Regiment, C/O 56 APO -914121
5. Institute Library.
Appendix “A”
LIST OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 115, W.E.F 01 AUG TO 26 AUG 2015
S. No. Name Unit Grading obtained
Remarks
1 Sqn Ldr Manoj Rana 59 SQN, AF “A”
2 Sqn Ldr Vyomika Singh 132 FAC FLT AF “A”
3 Flt Lt. Divakar Tomar 33 SU “A”
4 Flt Lt. Sonia Sharma 405 AFS Belgam “A”
5 Flt Lt Vipin Kumar J& SSS C/O 805 SU, AFS “A” BEST STUDENT AWARD OF THE COURSE
6 Flt Lt S Sandeep 29 ED, AFS, Kanpur “A”
7 Flt Lt.Hitesh Arora AFS, Yelhan “A”
8 Flt. Lt. Manpreet Singh 5 BRD AF “A”
9 Flt Lt. Dilip Kumar Narthu AFS, Mumbai “A”
10 Flt Lt. Yanika Tanwar 28 Wing AF “A”
11 CPL Vibhor Dutta AF CAO, Subrota Park “A”
12 CPL Gautam 443 MOF, 18 WG “A”
13 LAC Hari Haran B 2206 SQN, AF “A”
14 CPL Sunny Rajan Singh 1 TAC, AF “A”
15 CPL Ravinder Singh 48 WG, AF “A”
16 CPL M S Deleep 21 SQN, AF “A”
17 CPL Manish Kumar Laur A WG, AF SSR, New Delhi “A”
18 CPL Manoj Kumar Jain 789 SU, AFS “A”
19 JWO Ajay Pratap Singh J & SSS, Kasauli “A”
20 LAC John Paul A 3 WG “A”
21 CPL Amit Kumar HQ MC (U) AF “A”
22 CPL H S Negi J & SSS, Kasauli “A”
23 CPL Trikal Singh 2214SQN, AF “A”
24 CPL A K Kumawat 314 TRU, 15 WG “A”
LIST OF ARMY PERSONNEL
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 115, W.E.F 01 AUG TO 26 AUG 2015
S. No. Name Unit Grading obtained
Remarks
1 Lt. Col Parihal Laisram 121 Engr Regiment, C/o 56 APO “A”
2 Lt. Amarendra Kumar -do- “A”
3 Sep Jitendra Surve -do- “A”
4 Sep. Raut Sachin -do- “A”
5 Sep. Nilesh S Khule -do- “A”
6 Sep. Nizamdeen Butt -do- “A”
7 Sep. Sukhveer Singh -do- “A”
8 Sep. Tejinder Singh -do- “A”
9 Sep. Jagdeep Singh -do- “A” BEST TECHNIQUE AWARD OF THE
COURSE
10 Sep. Sandeep Singh -do- “A”
11 Sep. Pansare Sunil N -do- “A”
12 Sep. P Shenbaha Pandian 11 Engr Regt, C/O 56 APO “A”
13 Lnk Soni Singh -do- “A”
14 Sep. Karthees Waran M -do- “A”
15 Sep. Sudhakar A -do- “A”
LIST OF NCC CADETS
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 115, W.E.F 01 AUG TO 26 AUG 2015
S. No. Name Address Grading obtained
Remarks
1 UO Baghel Hemantkumar
Jaynarayan Singh
9 Gujarat BN, NCC, Ahmedabad “A”
2 CDT Umesh 1 Chandigarh Girls BN NCC, Chandigarh “B”
3 CDT Neha Nehar 1 Chandigarh Girls BN NCC, Chandigarh “B”
4 CDT Jothika Roshan 1 Kar Girls BN NCC, Bangalore “A”
5 CDT M Pavithra 1 Kar Girls BN NCC, Bangalore “A”
6 UO Lokendra Singh 3 Raj Arty BN NCC, Bharatpur “A”
7 CDT Shaik Gouse 17 (A) BN NCC, Vijayawada “A”
8 CDT Pallabjoy Biswas 43 Bengal BN NCC, Chinsura “A”
9 CDT Bicy Chaudhary 16 Bengal BN NCC, Siliguri “A”
10 CDT Cheetirala Himasri 4 (A), Girls BN NCC, Vijawada “A”
11 CDT Aman Kumar 40 UP BN NCC, Sikandrabad “A”
12 CDT Sauravh Sharma 41 UP BN NCC, Bulandshahr “A”
13 CDT Vicky Dalal 36 UP BN NCC, Bulandshahr “A”
14 CDT Ranjan Kumar Barik 6 Odisha BN NCC, Puri “A”
15 UO Shreen Kotiyal 4 UK (I) Coy, NCC, Pauri Garwal “A”
16 CDT Akshay Suyal 77 UK BN, NCC, Almora “A”
17 SUO Kailash Ahirwar 25 MP BN NCC, Chhatarpur “A”
18 CDT Om Prakash Kumar 42 Bihar BN NCC, Sasaram “A”
19 SUO Akash Kumar 42 Bihar BN NCC, Sasaram “A”
20 CDT Vignesh K 3 (TN) BN, NCC, Kancheepuram “A”
21 CDT Lokeshwaran R 3 (TN) BN, NCC, Kancheepuram “A”
22 CDT V Pazhanisamy 3 (TN) BN, NCC, Kancheepuram “A”
23 SUO Sandeep Kushwaha 3 MP BN NCC, Rewa “A”
24 CDT Sandeep Kumar 4 MP (I), Coy NCC, Katni “A”
25 CDT Chinthala Srinadh 9 Telangana BN NCC, Karimnagar “A”
26 CDT Prajapati Nidhi S 5 Mah Girls BN NCC, Mumbai “A”
27 LCPL Ashwini Lawangare 5 Mah Girls BN NCC, Mumbai “A”
28 CDT Hina U Inamdar 1 Mah Girls BN NCC, Mumbai “A”
29 CDT Harsh P Handori 1 Mah Armed Sqn, NCC, Mumbai “A”
30 CDT Mohit Vahi 3 PB Air Sqn NCC, Patiala “B”
31 CDT Sangeeta 4 PB (Girls) BN NCC, Patiala “A”
LIST OF PRIVATE STUDENTS
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE- 115, W.E.F 01 AUG TO 26 AUG 2015
S. No. Name Address Grading obtained
Remarks
1 Rittu Paul
Purbanchal Restaurant, C B Road, Tinsukia, Assam
“A”
2 Abhijeet Savant
B-3, Chintamani Residency , Pune (Mah)
“A”
3 Geet Tryambake
53/2/2, B-303, Gera Regent Park , Baner, Pune “A”
4 Ami Munaf Ahmedhusen
Amanpark Societym Kanodar, Palanpur, Gujarat “A”
5 Shilpa Shashikant Shigwan 241 Tower Building, R No.41, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West) Mumbai
“A”
6 Shraddha Shashikant Shigwan
241 Tower Building, R No.41, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar (West) Mumbai
“A”
7 Mayuresh Ananda Sutar R No. 473, 7/12, Torna Society, Ramnagar-B, Amrut Nagar, Gnatkupar (E), Mumbai
“A”
8 Devendra Chandrakant Koli 26, Shanti Niwas, Bhinticha Pada, Vitawa Koliwada, Kalwa, Thane
“A”
9 Syed Hasan Abbas B/208, Near Daulat Nagar, Al- Haram Apt, Kausa, Mumbai
“A”
10 Shweta Anil K Dixit 12, 133, NRC Colony, Ambivali (E) “A”
11 Jangam Amol Anilkumar 103, Srishti Tower, Shashtri Nagar, Kalwa Naka, Thane
“A”
12 Sudesh Balu Nangare 405 R no, 4th Floor, Sayali CHS, Vitawa, Kalwa, Thane
“A”
13 Prashant Rajawat
Jagdish Vihar Colony, Jagatpura, Jaipur (Raj)
“A”
14 Nishant Purohit
302, Pankil Chambers , Khatri Lane, Jubilee Baug Vadodara, Gujarat
“-” Reverted back
15 Tushar Kudal
Daulatganj Burhani Mansion, II Floor, Ujjain (MP)
“A”
16 Khandekar Onkar Shankar
405, Samruddhi Plaza, Kadam Wak Vasti Haveli, Pune.
“A”
17 Pharate Ketan Sadanand
209/B, Parvati Gaon, Pune “A”
18 Mhaskar Sarang Padmakar
Nakoda Niwas, Wadgaon BK , SinhgadRoad, Pune
“A”
19 Susrusha Das 4/1/1 Ganesh Majhi Lane, Howrah (WB) “A”
20 Anu Rani H No.256 Lane No.10, Kabir Colony Poonch House, Talab Tiloo, Jammu
“A”
21 Gurpreet Kour Sari Rakwalan, Ghou Manasha Road, Bhadhore, Jammu
“A”
22 Shabir Ahmad Khanday Mamal, Pahalgam-J&K “A”
23 Aniket Chandrakant Sutar Adinath Nagar, Bhosari, Pune “A”
24 Sunil Jivan Patil Flat No.6, Bldg No.5, Vastu Udyog Colony, Ajmera Pimpri, Pune
“A”
25 Chandan Jain E-15/108, Sector -8, Rohini, Delhi “A”
26 Suchika Dhingra 15/74 Subhash Nagar, New Delhi “B”
27 Rafi Ahmad Mir Ladroo, Pahalgam-J&K “A”
28 Vamsi Krishna Reddy Chinta
2-47-3, Plot No.70, A U, Sec-11, Mup Colony, Visakapatnam
“A”
29 Reema Chhetri Gorkha Nagar, Bahu Fort, Jammu “A”
30 Jagdish Bhat Zanga Niwas, Dharchula Road, Pithorgarh “A”
31 Geetika Panwar Ringal Garh, Dhanolt, Uttarakhand “A” BEST IN ENDURANCE
(Girls)
32 Hav Asharam Khedar C/O JIM & WS “A” BEST IN ENDURANCE
(boys)
Appendix “B”
TRAINING PROGRAMME
BASIC MOUNTAINEERING COURSE (SONAMARG)
S No Date/Day Time Subject Type Resp Place
1 D-Day 1600-onwards Arrival, Reception, Issue of eqpt.
Documentation & Medical Checkup
Misc
-do-
In-charge,
ASK, Clk, MO.
Institute
2 Day-1 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
Accln. March(5 Km)
Intro to Mtn. Eqpt
Knots, Hitches & Coiling of Rope
-do-
Bouldering & types of holds
Around to Sonamarg
Games
Accln.
Lec
LDP
Prac
LDP
Misc
Game
Instructors
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
Sonamarg
Institute
-do-
-do-
-do-
Sonamarg
Institute
3 Day-2 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1745hrs
1800-1900hrs
PT
Prep to Base, Anchor & Belaying
-do-
-do-
-do-
Mountain Terminology
Games
Opening Address
PT
LDP
LDP
Lec
Lec
Game
Misc
Instructors
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
RCA
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do
Institute
-do-
-do-
4 Day-3 0800-1600hrs
1730-1900hrs
Trek to Baltal
First Aid & CPR
Trek
Lec
Instructors
MO
Baltal
Institute
5 Day-4 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
PT
Principles of climbing & Rappelling
-do-
Climbing & Rappelling
-do-
Do’s & Don’ts in Mountains
Games
PT
LDP
Prac
LDP
Prac
Lec
Game
Instructors
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
RCA
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
Institute
-do
6 Day-5 0800-1600hrs
1700-1745hrs
Trek to Table Top
Games
Trek
Games
Instructors
-do-
Table Top
Institute
7 Day-6 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
PT
Climbing & Rappelling
-do-
-do-
-do-
Load picking & marching in Mtns
Games
PT
Prac
-do-
-do-
-do-
Lec
Game
Instructors
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
RCA
-do-
-do-
-do-
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Institute
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8 Day-7 0800-1700hrs Trek to Happy Valley Trek Instructor Happy valley
9 Day-8 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
PT
Pitch Climbing
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Hazards in Mtns & Snow Bound
Area
Games
PT
Prac
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Lec
Game
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
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10 Day-9 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
PT
Pitch Climbing
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Period for Adm work
Games
PT
Prec
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Misc
Game
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
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11 Day-10 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
Endurance.
Stream Crossing
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Tent pitching & camping.
Games
Prec
LDP
Prac
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Lec
Game
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
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1. Day-11 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
Endurance.
Zip wire & casualty evacuation
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Cold Injuries
Games
Prec
LDP
Prac
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Lec
Game
Instructors
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MO
Instructors
RCA
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Institute
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12 Day-12 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
Endurance
Route Selection & Rope Fixing
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Games
Prec
LDP
Prac
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Game
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
13 Day-13 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
Endurance
Route Selection & Rope Fixing
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Avalanche
Games
Prec
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Lec
Game
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
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14 Day-14 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
Endurance
Jumaring & Rappelling
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Glaciers
Games
Prac
LDP
Prac
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Lec
Game
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
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15 Day-15 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1630 hrs
1700-1830hrs
Endurance
Climbing & Prep of Bse
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Shelters
Games
Prac
LDP
Prac
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Lec
Game
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
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16 Day-16 0700-0800hrs
0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1500-1800hrs
Endurance Test
Rock craft test
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Prep to Move Glacier
Test
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Misc
Instructors
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RCA
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Institute
17 Day-17 0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1710hrs
Accln Walk to Glacier
Intro. To ice eqpt & march with
crampon
10pt,2pt Climbing , fall &Self Arrest
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Avalanche Rescue Prac
Accl.
LDP
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Prac
LDP
Instructors
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ICA
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Camp
18 Day-18 0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1710hrs
Accln Walk to Glacier
2 pt, 3 pt, 10 pt Climbing
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Ladder Launching
Accl.
LDP
Prac
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LDP
Instructors
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ICA
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Camp
19 Day-19 0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1710hrs
2pt, 3pt, 4pt climbing
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Base Making Practice
Prac
LDP
Prac
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LDP
Instructors
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ICA
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Camp
20 Day-20 0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1710hrs
4pt, Rope fixing climbing
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Crevasse crossing & Rescue Drill
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LDP
Prac
LDP
Prac
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Instructors
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ICA
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Camp
21 Day-21 0900-1300 hrs High Altitude Trekking through
Glacier March
Move Instructors ICA
22 Day-22 0900-0945hrs
1005-1050hrs
1100-1145hrs
1155-1240hrs
1530-1700hrs
Ice craft test
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Survival
Test
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Lec
Instructors
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ICA
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Camp
23 Day-23 0800-1600hrs Survival Camp Prec Instructor Institute
24 Day-24 0800-1600hrs Deposit of clothing Misc ASK Institute
25 Day-25 0900-1000hrs
1900-2000hrs
Written Test
Graduation Ceremony/closing
address
Test
Misc
Instructors
Principal/MO
Institute
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26 Day-26 0800hrs Departure Misc Incharge Institute
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(Virinder Singh) Colonel Principal (JIM & WS) Note: - Programme changes subject to local weather conditions.
Legends: LDP-Lecture Demo Practice
MO-Medical Officer
ASK –Assistant Store Keeper
RCA-Rock Craft Area
ICA-Ice Craft Area
Bed tea will be served at 0630hrs
Break-Fast 0800-0845hrs
Tea and Snacks 0945-1005hrs
Lunch Break/own time 1545-1600hrs
Roll call 1900hrs
Dinner 2000-2100hrs
Light of 2130hrs