Ski touring in India's Hampta and Solang valley with Above14000ft

Manali, India
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Overview
Duration
7d
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

A short week-long trip that gives you an introductory big mountain experience like few others. Starting in Solang nala, we start our trip skiing down alpine slopes accessible with a gondola. Through the week, we make our way to the old growth forests of Patalsu and onward to the deep powder bowls of Setan. Both Patalsu and Setan are complete backcountry areas only accessible by ski touring. The trip is a complete Himalayan backcountry experience and with no camping involved, it ensures that you get the best of all worlds.

What to remember

Important info

Ski Gear:

  • Skis / Split boards

  • Climbing Skins

  • Some spare Wax

  • Ski Boots or Snow boarding boots

  • Ski Poles

  • Ski Crampons

Clothing:

  • Good quality waterproof ski jacket.

  • Ski trousers.

  • Down Jacket.

  • Fleece jacket.

  • Beanie - warm

  • Sun hat

  • Warm ski gloves - (waterproof outer, fleece inner) are good.

  • Mid-weight fleece top.

  • Long sleeved shirt.

  • Travel and camp trousers.

  • 2 wicking tee-shirts (synthetic or merino wool)

  • Normal clothing for around town.

  • Long sleeved thermal top.

  • Thermal long johns.

  • 2-3 pairs underwear

  • 2-3 pairs of standard socks

  • 1 -2 pairs warm sock

Footwear:

You will need shoes for around camp and the same you could use when in town.

Pack:

  • Main bag - soft shell duffle bag for all your gear.
  • Ski Pack (whatever you are normally used to) - You will use this to carry your camera, water bottle, Trail layers, trail food etc.

Accessories:

  • Personal Avalanche Beacons. (You can also rent them from us if you need)

  • Dark ski glasses/ googles (the sun is quite strong),

  • Camera

  • A couple of spare passport photos photocopies of key documents. e.g., passport (data and visa pages),

  • travel insurance policy

  • Toiletries - Sunscreen SPF 40+, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Soap, Toilet paper

  • Repair Kit (needle and thread).

  • Headlamp/ Torch.

  • Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 litre each.

  • Plastic Packing covers.

included
What's included
included-item
* Hotels/homestays on double occupancy * Nutritious, high-calorie food will be served as per the itinerary * Transport as detailed in the itinerary * Ski guide for the duration of the trip. * All Staff Insurance. * All applicable permits.
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
* All expenses of personal nature like drinks, tips, telephone calls, mineral water etc. * Any insurance. * Any evacuations expenses. * Sleeping bag. * Your personal, technical and safety ski and mountaineering gear. It's best you get your own ski equipment as it will not be possible to rent any gear locally. Mountaineering gear, if any is needed can be easily got from our well-stocked gear store in Manali. * Transport to and from Manali at the beginning and end of the trip * Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a few seconds in advance
Provider
Above14000ft