Jan 04 – Arrival in Kaza
- Meet and greet
- Get to know Sakya Abode
- Personal equipment check
- Festival briefing- do’s and don’ts
- Discussions on acclimatization, risk management, hazards, environment, Leave No Trace, communication and climbing terminology
Jan 05 – Day 1
- Small opening ceremony in the Kaza monastery
- Learning about Spiti from Tsering Bodh
- Outdoor session on equipment, use and care, fitting of crampons and boots, knots and rope skills
- Climbing Specific workout session
Jan 06 – Day 2
- Introduction to ice climbing, belay and back up belay skills, climbing calls, climbing techniques, top rope climbing at the crag
- Ice Climbing Trajectory Presentation by Prerna & Bharat
Jan 07 – Day 3
- Practice on different routes on top rope
- Refining techniques with emphasis on foot work
- Placing screws at ground level.
- La Sportiva Film “Himalayan Ice” Exclusive Premiere
Jan 08 – Day 4
- Top rope ice climbing practice with extra loads
- Mock leads
- Placing screws on mock leads
- Illustrated Talk by International Guest Climber
Jan 09 – Day 5
- Belayed Rappel
- Mock lead practice
- Building Anchor
- V-thread practice
- Fun Movie Screenings
Jan 10 – Day 6
- We have a buffer day for rest or in case the weather goes bad.
- Recap and Reflection
- Final evening momo party
Jan 11 – Day 7
- Departure from Kaza
NOTE : Majority of all days except for the first and the last day will be spent outdoors. Breakfast (8 am) and Dinner ( 8 pm) will be at the Sakya Abode and Lunch will be packed on all outdoor days. Expect to be back after the day’s activities by 4 – 5 pm.
