GGIM conducted a special boot camp for Pawar Public School Hinjewadi students of 9th grade. 32 kids upder IAYP (International Award for Young People) programme participated in the camp and underwent training for rock climbing, rappelling, camping-cooking, first aid in outdoors etc.
Author: GGIM Institute
International Mountain Day Festival
Greetings from Giripremi & GGIM!!
On the eve of International Mountain Day, we are organizing International Mountain Day Festival.
Every year, International Mountain Day is celebrated on December 11. One seventh of world’s population lives in mountain areas, whereas remaining one third is largely dependent on the natural resources, originating in mountains. Thus, the awareness about preserving mountain ecosystem has become a need of an hour. To create awareness about the mountain issues, United Nations celebrate International Mountain Day with unique theme every year.
This year, Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations has chosen Mountain Matters as a theme to celebrate International Mountain Day. Mountains play a crucial role in building an ecosystem of the planet. The vulnerability of the mountains feeds the climate change. Hence raising up an attention towards mountains is a need of an hour. This year’s theme highlights the importance of mountains in water conservation, food planning, biodiversity and numerous other aspects.
Giripremi has planned several programs to create awareness about the cause and emphasize the contribution of mountaineers to the development of an ecosystem of the mountain region.
With several events, Giripremi aims to reach more people to create awareness about mountains. Mountain lovers should not miss the opportunity to witness these mountainous events.
For more details, visit: http://ggim.in/INTERNATIONAL-MOUNTAIN-DAY-FESTIVAL/
ANU: Nov 2018
28 kids of Avhaan Adv. Students trekked the Fort Harishchandra and climbed peak Taramati during 11-12 Nov. They explored the ancient caves and temples of the fort and enjoyed the panoramic views of Splendid KokanKada.
Nirmaan Group trekked the ancient trade route: Savashne Ghat as they travelled from Tail baila to Sudhagad fort. They started their journey from Tailbaila. After exploring the climbing routes and geographical features of the Tail Baila Dyke, they trekked down to village called Dhondse. They stayed at a temple and cooked their dinner with the help of local villagers. Next day, they climbed up the fort Sudhagad and by late evening, reached back to Pune.
While, Nirmaan Adv. Students travelled all the way to Mulher via Nashik. In their two days programme, they explored Mulher, Mora, Salher Salota forts of Baglan region. They learnt the history of the famous battles between Maratha- Mughals.
Avhaan Adventure Course : Nov 2018
90 kids from Avhaan group (both Mumbai & Pune) participated in GGIM’s Avhaan adventure Course during Diwali vacation. The course had been an adrenaline gushing event with adventure activities such as rock climbing, rappelling, camping, cooking, jumaring, backpacking, first aid, map making etc. spanning over the three days. At the end of the course, practical as well as written exams followed by prize distribution concluded the event.
The course has been a stepping stone for them as they come out of their comfort zones and perform something extra ordinarily that they, and at times even we didn’t think that they will. At the end of the course each student seemed transformed with boundless confidence and seemingly high energy.
This course will help them become stronger in terms of physical fitness as well as mental fitness as they truly learnt the art of “Enjoy the Discomfort”
Adventure Course : Vidya Valley School
120 Kids of Vidya Valley school 6th Std. participated in 2 days adventure camp at Surya Shibir. Throughout the days, they participated in various team building competitions like poster making, jumaring, Burma bridge, tower making etc. Activities such as treasure hunt, Save the world, Mini trek to the sun rise view were some of the fascinating moments of the camp.
ANU OCT 2018
Oct activities of Anu consisted of Introduction to Sport Climbing Event for Avhaan kids (both Pune & Mumbai). They learnt about this emerging sport and Pune students practised the game at Vidya Valley Climbing School and Mumbai students were taught at Pedar road climbing wall. Avhaan Advance students trekked to Malhar gad. It was a relatively easy hike but the main goal was to teach them practical aspects of outdoor first aid skills. Nirmaan group did the famous jungle trek: Jor to Mahabaleshwar. But to do this trek, they had to negotiate an obstacle: Krishna River. So they learnt how to do the river crossing, what are the safety precautions to be taken before deciding upon the action, equipment to be used etc. In Nirmaan Adv. Trek, the route was a long stretch and in some places, it was steep as well. Yet all of them made a fast ascent and reached the top in 3 hrs. During the descent, they learnt how to fix a rope on steep section, what are the knots to be used.
These four activities were the preamble for the adventure course and multiday treks in Diwali vacation. Surely they boosted everyone’s confidence for the bigger challenge.
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