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JIM&WS starts winter courses at Sonamarg, Gulmarg

Share FacebookTwitterWhatsAppPinterestLinkedinCopy URLTelegramEmailTumblrReddItPrintKoo Participants engaged in hands-on training at the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winters Sports at Sonamarg. —Excelsior/Firdous Excelsior Sports Correspondent Srinagar, Jan 17: The Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS) has launched its Winter Series of Courses at the renowned winter destinations of Sonamarg and Gulmarg. Officials said the winter courses, which began earlier this month, are a part of JIM&WS’s continued efforts to strengthen adventure sports infrastructure and training in J&K.

JIM&WS starts winter courses  at Sonamarg, Gulmarg

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Key Highlights

  • At present, two skiing courses are underway at Sonamarg with participation from defence personnel, NCC cadets and civilians from across the country, according to the officials.
  • The Basic Skiing Course-69 commenced on January 2 with 68 trainees enrolled, including 45 boys and 22 girls.
  • This was followed by the launch of a Special Skiing Course-11 (NCC) on January 7, in which 41 NCC cadets-31 boys and 10 girls-are undergoing training.
  • Simultaneously, officials, winter training activities are being conducted at world famous Gulmarg.
  • They said that a Special Basic Skiing Course-05 with 30 participants, including 24 boys and six girls, and a Basic Snowboarding Course-05 with 30 participants, comprising 23 boys and seven girls, began on January 4, 2026.
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