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4 days of residential program designed to impart essential rock climbing skills, techniques, and knowledge. This is a certificate course offered by GGIM.

This certificate course is beneficial to not only the rock climbing enthusiasts but for all those who wish to do safe and enjoyable trekking. Giripremi's highly experienced rock climbers and instructors conduct this course. The syllabus of the course is designed scientifically and systematically in such a way that those who complete this course can explore possibilities in the field of mountaineering and rock climbing. 

The candidates completing the course with 'A' grade can further join GGIM's Advance Rock Climbing Course.

Course Schedule: 
Batch 1: 17th Oct - 20nd Oct 2024
Batch 2: 14th Nov - 17th Nov 2024
Batch 3: 21st Nov - 24th Nov 2024
Batch 4: 22nd Dec - 25th Dec 2024
Batch 5: 26th Dec - 29th Dec 2024
Batch 6: 23rd Jan - 26th Jan 2025
Batch 7: 6th Feb - 9th Feb 2025

Eligibility:

  • Age - 16 years to 50 years
  • Interest in learning rock climbing and basics of mountaineering.
  • Medically and physically fit to undergo the course
  • Practice of Hiking with a daypack on a trail for 2-3 hours is recommended

Course Fees: Fees To be announced soon 

Things to carry: You can refer the list attached here KITLIST 

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Itineraries

Day 1

Arrival and Orientation

Reporting at Ferguson College, Pune followed by drive to Base of Sinhagad fort. A short hike till the top of the fort. On arrival at campsite, you will briefed about the campsite and the Course as well. Indoor afternoon session followed by Outdoor bouldering Evening session. Day 1 ends after a short film session and dinner.

Day 2

Time : 7:00 am

Learning the Skills

Day 2 begins with hot tea and breakfast early morning. The morning session comprise of learning Outdoor Skills like rock climbing, rappelling and also practically performing them along with the instructors. Afternoon indoor session consists of Map reading, first aid etc. In the evening session, you will see more films related to rock climbing and mountaineering. Day 2 end after nice and hot dinner.

Day 3

Time : 7:00 am

Learning the Skills

Day 3 starts will hot tea and breakfast early morning. Morning session will be held in outdoor. You will learn a new climbing technique - Jummaring. Also, you will be practicing Rock Climbing on different routes that are set up.

Day 4

Time : 7:00 am

The Test and Result Day

Day 4, you will be tested based on what you have learned in the past 3 days. a Viva and a written test will be conducted. The results of which will be declared in a while after the test. A felicitation ceremony is planned and participants and rewarded with their hard earned certificate and badge. Course ends !

  1. Transport facility from Ferguson College, Pune to Sinhagad fort base on Day 1 and back on Day 4
  2. Food (Veg) arrangement from Day 1 Breakfast to Day 4 Breakfast
  3. Accommodation in tents on sharing basis
  4. Use of technical equipment during the course
  5. Technical guidance from GGIM's Highly experienced Instructors
  • Transportation to and from Ferguson College before and after the course resp.
  • Any sort of expense other that does not appear in Trip Includes

Note : Use of any alcoholic beverages and / or smoking is prohibited. If caught, he/she will be sent back from the course.

Step 1 >>Fill the Registration form here - Online Registration Form

Step 2 >>Make the payment for Booking amount - Payment Options

Step 3 >>Complete the Documentation -

The cancellation policy is applicable once you pay for the course. The fees are non-transferrable to any other participant.

In case of Cancellation by participant :-
1. If you cancel more than 21 days prior to the course, total paid amount (including booking amount) will be refunded or carried forward to the other batch.

2. If you cancel within 7 to 21 days prior to the course, total paid amount (excluding booking amount) will be refunded / carried forward to the other batch.

3. If you cancel within 7 days prior to the course, there will be no refunded or carry forward.

In case of batch transfer, please convey minimum 7 days prior to the course. In this case, we will carry forward total paid amount (including booking amount) to other batch.