About GGIM

Pune’s pioneering Giripremi Mountaineering Club established the Guardian Giripremi Institute of Mountaineering (GGIM) on 16th February 2015. Over past Ten years, GGIM has emerged as the finest mountaineering training institute in southern India, created with a clear vision to promote adventure education through safe, structured, and scientific outdoor training.

For over four decades, people across Maharashtra have trusted Giripremi for its commitment, discipline, and passion for mountaineering. GGIM carries this legacy forward by shaping confident individuals through experiential outdoor learning.

Inception of GGIM

In 2012, Giripremi planned one of the largest civilian expeditions to Mount Everest. The core purpose of this expedition was to promote mountaineering and highlight the importance of adventure in everyday life. After the expedition’s success, we observed a growing interest in outdoor activities across society.

Parents wanted their children to experience trekking. Schools wished to organize outdoor programs for students. Many adults also wanted to explore adventure sports. However, there was no structured system that could provide training while ensuring safety and reliability.

At the same time, Giripremi had the skills, experience, and passionate mountaineers ready to take responsibility. People’s trust and the dedication of the team led to the birth of GGIM.

Since the inception in 2015, GGIM Team has grown exponentially in a decade.

Adventure Education : A necessity

Children often grow up in protected environments. Suddenly, as adults, they are expected to make bold decisions and face life’s challenges. This gap creates uncertainty and fear. Adventure education helps bridge this gap.

Through outdoor training, individuals learn to face discomfort, uncertainty, and risk in a controlled environment. As a result, they develop confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills. These experiences quietly shape strong and thoughtful citizens.

Moreover, leadership qualities develop best through experience. GGIM’s adventure learning programs allow participants to make decisions, adapt to situations, and work as a team.

How adventure education takes place?

Giripremi Mountaineering Club forms the foundation of GGIM’s growth. Every instructor at GGIM is a passionate mountaineer with a strong desire to share outdoor knowledge.

GGIM has designed a comprehensive Outdoor Adventure Education Curriculum based on real mountaineering experiences. The curriculum combines theory, demonstrations, and practical training. Most activities take place in the Sahyadri ranges and the Himalayas.

Through this process, participants gradually transform into confident, capable, and responsible leaders.

Focus

GGIM focuses on delivering adventure training in a systematic and scientific manner. Safety remains non-negotiable. Highly trained instructors, deep outdoor knowledge, and years of experience bring depth to the learning process.

The training environment and duration encourage reflection and personal growth. Whether a 10-year-old student or a corporate professional in their 50s, each participant experiences meaningful transformation.

Ultimately, GGIM aims to awaken curiosity, strengthen character, and improve overall well-being through adventure education.