Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (abbreviated to ABVIMAS[1]) is an Indian institute, which provides specialized training in skiing, mountain rescue and mountaineering,[2][3] founded in 1961.[4] The institute is located in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Skiing Centre - Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports - Solang Valley, Kullu
History
In 1961, it was set up as the Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, but later it was renamed after former PM of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.[5]
Courses
ABVIMAS offers mountaineering, skiing and water sports courses.[6]
- Advance Mountaineering Course
- Advance Skiing Course
- Method of Instruction (Skiing) Course
- Intermediate Water Sports Course (White Water Kayaking) & Advance Water Sports Course (Sailing)
- Intermediate water Sports Course
- Advance Water Sports Course (White Water Kayaking)
- Advance Water Sports
- Method of Instruction (Water Sports Course)
See also
References
- "Finally, skiing season begins in Himachal Pradesh". The Times of India. 14 February 2018.
- "Grass skiing does not click on Solang slopes". The Times of India. 24 April 2018.
- "No snow, no skiing in Solang Valley". Tribune India. 29 January 2018.
- "Come, Ski Down Himachal's Grassy Slopes". Mid Day. 27 June 2012.
- Roshen Dalal. India at 70: snapshots since Independence. Penguin Random House. ISBN 9789386815378.
- "Everything you need to know about mountaineering institutes and courses in India". girlonthemountains.com. 3 August 2018.
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