Snow craft & Ice Climbing Course

Join FSA’s 6-day Snow Craft & Ice Climbing Course for aspiring Mountaineers and Expeditioners. Learn Ice climbing, Glacier March, Snow craft, Survival skills, high-altitude trekking and enjoy team-building activities. Escape city stress, embrace nature, and gain practical life skills on snowclad Kashmir Glaciers.
Jammu & Kashmir / India
6 Days

Max Altitude

10000 ft

Duration

6 days

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Total Distance

Suitable for

15+ Years Old People

Experience Level

This course is designed for the people who want to explore mountaineering and expeditions

Fitness Level

Any mentally and physically fit person can join

Overview

Package from and to

Srinagar

Region

Jammu & Kashmir / India

Base Camp

Sonamarg

Rail Head

Jammu

Airport

Srinagar

Trail type

Round Trail. This course starts & Ends at Srinagar

Best Season

April

Snow Period

Meals

Veg + Non Veg

Accomodation type

Camping

Package Price

₹ 18000/person

  • Srinagar
Available Batches

April 13 – 18, 2025

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Trek Dates
Informations

Snow craft & Ice Climbing Course

This is a 6 days outdoor adventure course especially curated by FSA. This course will be conducted by experienced and skilled certified group of Mountaineers with utmost safety and care.

In this camp you will learn and practice various adventure activities like :

* Natural Ice Climbing
* Belaying and Anchoring on Snow and Ice
* Rappelling on Snow and Ice Wall
* Jumaring on Snow & Ice Wall
* Self Arrest and Group arrest on glacier
* Symptoms, prevention and cure of High Altitude Acute Mountain Sickness
* Survival Skills
* Rescue technic on Glacier
* Rucksack management
* Clothing & Layering
* Tent Pitching
* CPR
* Rope & Knots
* Mountain PT
* Fun Games
* Team building activities
* Camping
* Camfire

This course is extremely helpful for people who are intended to go on high altitude expeditions and mountaineering field in future.
Moreover this course is a relief from busy city life stress. You can experience a simple and peaceful life away from the crowd and pollution of city amidst beauty of snowclad Kashmir.

Itinenary

You will be picked up from Srinagar TRC at 9 am and proceed to the Glacier Base Camp.

After Lunch we will have following classes :

  • Mountaineering Equipment display and its utilities
  • Glacier
  • Rope & Knots

Today after breakfast you will proceed to Glacier for the following activities :

  • Different types of Marching on Glacier
  • Roping up on Glacier
  • Use of technical equipment on Glacier
  • Self Arrest on Glacier

 

After Lunch we will cover the following classes :

  • Avalanche
  • Mountain Terminology

Today after breakfast you will proceed to Glacier for the following activities :

  • Team arrest on Glacier
  • Different types on anchoring and belaying on snow
  • Crevasse rescue

 

After Lunch we will cover the following classes :

  • Wilderness First Aid
  • CPR

Today after breakfast you will proceed to Glacier for the following activities :

  • Different types of Ice Climbing – Demonstration & Practice

 

After Lunch we will cover the following classes :

  • Clothing & Layering
  • Tent Pitching

Today after breakfast you will proceed to Glacier for the following activities :

  • Different types of anchoring on Ice wall
  • Lead Climbing & Route opening

 

After Lunch we will cover the following classes :

  • Survival and improvised shelter on Snow & Ice

We will have campfire and cultural program on this last night

Today we will have the practical & theoretical assessment of the trainees.

After lunch, we will close up the setup and proceed for Srinagar.

You are expected to reach Srinagar by evening 6 pm. You may arrange your onward journey after that.

Inclusions in the package

* Accommodation in tents (3 persons sharing a tent)

*Sleeping Bag, Mattress

* Day 1 Lunch to Day 6 Lunch. Four times meals ; Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks, Dinner (Veg/Non Veg as per preference)

* All Technical Equipment

* Instructors’ Fees

*Transportation to and from Srinagar to base camp

Excluded from the package

*Personal clothing & Shoes as per our guidelines

*Cost to reach and return from Srinagar to your respective locations

*Accommodation and food at Srinagar

Payment, cancellation & refund policy
Payment Policy 
 
50% advance during booking time & balance on or before 15 days to trek start date.
 
 
 Cancellations and refund policy
 
1. Cancellations prior to 30 days from the trek start date : 100% money refund
2. Cancellations prior to 15 days from the trek start date : 70% money refund or 100% voucher refund for any of our treks till one year
3. Cancellations prior to 7 days from the trek start date : No cash refund. Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend or 100% voucher refund for any of our treks till one year
4. Cancellation within less than 7 days from trek start date, no cash refund or voucher refund.
 
**In case due to any unforeseen circumstances, if our company cancels the trek before starting, we would refund you your full cash paid amount.
Health Awareness
  • Pulse rate at rest must be in between (60 to 90 beats per minute)
  • Blood Pressure Reading must be in between (DIASTOLIC 75 – 85, SYSTOLIC 100 – 130 mm Hg)
  • Respiratory rate at rest must be in between (12 to 20 breaths per minute)
  • Should not have Liver and kidney issues
  • Should not have Diabetes Mellitus, Bronchial Asthma, Epilepsy, Heart problems, Hypertension etc
  • No pacemaker implant
  • People with the Sinus issues please contact to trek coordinator before booking the trek
  • If your BMI is not normal, Please contact our Trek coordinator before Trek booking.
Please Note
  • Junior trekkers (below 15 years) should have a company of parent/guardian.
  • Trekkers between 15 to 18 years can come solo with the disclaimer form signed by parent/guardian.
  • Medical & Disclaimer Form (Mandatory Documents)
    “Click here to download the form”
Fitness
  • If your BMI is normal, you can plan your fitness regime as mentioned.
  • If your BMI is not normal, consult your trusted physician before you plan your fitness regime.
  • If you’re suffering from any chronic illnesses consult a medical practitioner.
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