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.[5] In 2017, the institute formed an MOU with Swarnim Gujarat Sports University for collaborative training.[6]
History[]
In 1961, it was set up as the Western Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, but later it was renamed in 2008 after former PM of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.[7][8]
Courses[]
ABVIMAS offers mountaineering, skiing and water sports courses.[9]
- 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)
- Trained Trainers of Advance Mountaineering Course[10]
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.
- ^ "Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports | Manali, India Activities". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "SGSU" (PDF).
- ^ Roshen Dalal (23 August 2017). India at 70: snapshots since Independence. Penguin Random House. ISBN 9789386815378.
- ^ mumbaihikers (14 July 2017). "ATALBIHARI VAJPAYEE INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING 2017 schedule". Mumbai Hikers Network. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
- ^ "Everything you need to know about mountaineering institutes and courses in India". girlonthemountains.com. 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management".
External links[]
Coordinates: 32°13′55″N 77°11′31″E / 32.232°N 77.192°E
Categories:
- Mountaineering in India
- Winter sports in India
- Educational institutions established in 1961
- Tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh
- Education in Himachal Pradesh
- Educational organisations based in India
- Buildings and structures in Himachal Pradesh
- 1961 establishments in Himachal Pradesh
- Memorials to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Indian sport stubs