Altitude
3500 Metres
Duration
7 Days
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1 - Arrival in Leh
- Day 2 - Physical Conditioning
- Day 3 - Rock Climbing
- Day 4 - Rock Climbing
- Day 5 - Ice Climbing
- Day 6 - Ice Climbing & Workshop Conclusion
- Day 7 - Departure from Leh
Inclusions & Exclusions
Trip Cost Includes:
- Assistance upon arrival at Leh airport by our representative.
- Transportation from the Airport to the hotel
- Accomodation in Leh on MAP plan for 5 nights
- Transportation Airport pickup and drop.
- Everday Transportation to Hikes & Climbing Walls
- Permit Fees?
- Cost of hiring Climbing Equipment
- Transportation from the Hotel to the airport.
Trip Cost DOES NOT Include:
- Airfare to and From Leh
- Additional days in Leh other than the standard itinerary
- Any kind of Personal Equiment or Optional Tours/Extra Meals Ordered.
- Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Phone Calls.
- Any kind of drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral & Aerated)
- Guide Fee, Camera Fee, Soft or Hard Drinks, Starters.
- Anything not specifically mentioned under the head *Price included*
- International Flights
Things to carry
Download as PDFWhat to Pack: Essential Gear and Clothing for Your Winter Climbing Workshop
Apparel
- Thermal Inners - At least 1 pair of Top and Leggings
- 6-8 t-shirts or long-sleeve shirt (cotton / dryfit)
- 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (no denim!)
- 1 Sweater/Sweatshirt
- 1 Fleece Jacket
- 1 Down Jacket
- 1 Waterproof Layer like raincoat or wind-cheater
- 1 pair of hiking boots
- 1 pair of comfortable sandals/floaters/sneakers
- 6-8 pairs of cotton socks (for day)
- 2 pairs of thick/woollen socks (for night)
- Gloves - liner and outer
- Sun hat
- Woollen cap
- Buff
Accessories
- Duffel bag / Rucksack (60L+)
- Daypack / Backpack (20-30L capacity)
- Sleeping bag (can be bought or rented in Kathmandu)
- 2x 1L Bottles (to carry drinking water)
- Lunchbox
- Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
- Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
- Trekking Poles
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Moisturiser
- Hand Sanitiser
- Personal Medical Kit
- Personal Toiletries Kit
- Snacks!
Fitness
Download as PDF- There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
- Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
- Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body.
Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.
Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
- It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
- Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.
Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.
HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
- Hiking
Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
- Hiking Alternatives
Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
- If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
Strength training - 3 sessions
Cardio training - 3 sessions
Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
Rest and stretching - at least 1 day
FAQs
Winter Climbing Workshop
Who is the workshop for?
The course is aimed at both beginner climbers who have never been on an expedition before as well as climbers who want to extend their skills to big mountain climbing . This workshop is for all the Trekking and Climbing Enthusiasts who wish to upgrade or polish their climbing skills. The Winter Climbing Workshop is designed in such a way that a beginner as well as an advance climber can take a lot of learnings from this workshop. You can be someone who is completely new to trekking and experience the adrenaline of climbing on icy & rocky terrains and get a chance to absorb first hand practical knowledge of climbing. From Everest Summiteers. No prior climbing or trekking experience is required to attend the Winter Climbing Workshop. If you are an advanced climber this workshop will polish your skills and can be a prerequisite before climbing a 6000 m peak.
What can you expect at this workshop?
This seven-day course will focus on
• Studying and understanding the physiological changes associated with high altitude
• Water Ice Climbing, where we use crampons and ice tools to ascent frozen waterfalls.
• Basic techniques of Rock Climbing and learn basic rope work, multi-pitch climbing
• Gear selection strategies, clothing & layering systems
All learnings will be a combination of indoor theory with outdoor practice in the field. We will stay in a comfortable and warm hotel in the heart of the city, where we can recover well after a hard, cold day of climbing.
Who will be conducting this workshop?
The Winter Climbing Workshop is led by experienced mountaineers who have extensive experience and knowledge & experience in Ice Climbing. The Guides are trained and certified by professional mountaineering organizations and are skilled in teaching the necessary techniques and skills for Ice Climbing. Participants will receive personalized instruction and feedback from the team allowing them to improve their techniques and skills throughout the workshop. The founders of Adventure Pulse which is either Sauraj Jhingan or Samir Patham will be conducting this workshop along with the help of a team experienced in Mountaineering.
Where will I be staying throughout the workshop?
The Winter Climbing Workshop includes Lodging and Transportation arrangements for participants. You will be staying in a 3 Star Hotel in Leh which will have central heating under MAP Plan. Transportation will be provided everyday to and from climbing locations from the hotel.
Do I need to buy climbing equipment?
You don’t need to buy technical climbing equipment as it will be rented out and the cost of that will be included in the package. The equipment will include a Climbing Harness, Crampons, Ice Axe, Ropes, Carabiners, Etc. You will also get detailed instructions and information of these equipment from our team.
How long is the workshop for?
The Workshop is for 6 days and 5 nights from Leh to Leh.
How much altitude will we gain?
You will be pretty much at same elevation throughout the workshop which will be 3000 – 3500m which is the height at which Leh is situated.
What is acclimatisation?
Acclimatisation is nothing but adjusting to the weather and the altitude. Acclimatization is something which is very important before the workshop as Leh is situated at a significant height and coming from a Metro City into Leh can trigger AMS for most people. So it’s extremely important to drink lots of water after arriving in Leh. Since acclimatization is a big factor in Leh and for the participants to have a smooth workshop we dedicate the first two days adjusting to the weather. We do that by exploring the local area and doing hikes around Leh.
What is the best time for the winter climbing workshop?
The best time for the Winter Climbing Workshop is in the month of January because that’s when the temperatures in Leh drop down to its lowest hence freezing the waterfalls turning them into ice. These ice waterfalls thus become climbing walls for Ice Climbers.
What kind of experience do I need to participate in the workshop?
No prior climbing experience is required to join this workshop. If you are reasonably fit and want to learn some new skills, you can join the workshop. The course is aimed at both beginner climbers who have never been on an expedition before as well as climbers who want to extend their skills to big mountain climbing . This workshop is for all the Trekking and Climbing Enthusiasts who wish to upgrade or polish their climbing skills. The Winter Climbing Workshop is designed in such a way that a beginner as well as an advance climber can take a lot of learnings from this workshop. You can be someone who is completely new to trekking and experience the adrenaline of climbing on icy & rocky terrains and get a chance to absorb first hand practical knowledge of climbing. From Everest Summiteers. No prior climbing or trekking experience is required to attend the Winter Climbing Workshop. If you are an advanced climber this workshop will polish your skills and can be a prerequisite before climbing a 6000 m peak.
Backpack offloading
Western style bio-toilet
3:1 guide ratio
Extra Spacious Tents
Small group size
Group airport pick-ups and drops
Premium dining tents
Personalised attention
