Course in Pre-expedition training

The various adventure programmes on offer at HAI are our raison d'etre. They are what the Himalayan Adventure Institute was first formed to provide. This is where we aim to impact both the practical skills to safely venture into the wilds and to show both instruction and example what having an adventurous spirit really means. Teaching sessions provide the introductory skills and knowledge needed for each activity. These are followed by intensive practice on the wall or out on the nearby crags and hills. On longer courses, the finale is a supervised but self-organized trek which gives trainees the chance to bring all their skills together.

Steep hills, hard crags, deep ravines, a high-quality sports-climbing wall and a gymnasium combined with good solid food and a calm reflective environment are all to be found at HAI. This, combined with easy access to trailheads and a supportive, knowledgeable and experienced faculty, make HAI the perfect base at which to train prior to a Himalayan expedition. From Binog Hill it is easy to familiarize oneself with the grand Himalayan panorama, spotting peaks climbed and those still waiting to be attempted!