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.
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)
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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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