Never skied? Neither have we. But we do the know perfect place to learn. Adventure peeps of Offbeater are organising the Kashmir Skiing Expedition, an exciting skiing workshop/course in February. Open to all, no matter how much (Or how little) you might know about this adventure sport, these guys will make sure you are gliding through the snow like pro by the end of this workshop.

Located in the serene valleys of Gulmarg, the course is divided into three categories: Basic, Intermediate and Advance. The Basic course is for the first timers/beginners and newbies, the Intermediate one is for those who have had some past experience with skiing (Tripping and falling does not count) or have completed the Basic course. Finally, the Advance course invites those who have completed both Basic and Intermediate classes. Each course is 9 days long.

You can choose from any of the following course dates:

• 13th February to 21st February

• 20th February to 28th February

• 27th February to 6th March

• 5th March to 13th March

• 12th March to 20th March

• 19th March to 27th March

• 26th March to 3rd April

• 2nd April to 10th April

Here’s your detailed itinerary:

Day 1: The students will be picked up from Srinagar in pre-arranged cabs and will be dropped off at the venue in Gulmarg. You will be issued skiing equipments, followed by an introduction to the sport and a walk for weather acclimatization.

Day 2- 7: Techniques corresponding to the respective courses will be taught-

Basic course: Introduction to skiing equipments, walking on skies, side stepping, snow plough, snow plough turn and uphill swing.

Intermediate course: Basic swing, long parallel turn with open skies and short parallel turn with open skies.

Advance course: Downhill swing, long parallel turn with close skies, short parallel turn with close skies and slalom.

Day 7: As a reward for all your hard work, you shall be treated with a gondola ride after your lunch.

Day 8: Time to test what you have learnt! (Don’t worry, it won’t be as bad it sounds) The day will have a technique exam, a Slalom race, free skiing and finally, issuing of certificates!

Day 9: You start back for home after breakfast and your ride will be arranged from the venue in Gulmarg to Srinagar.