Advance Mountaineering Course

Advance Mountaineering Course (AMC) (Duration – 28 days)

• Recognized by Indian Mountaineering Foundation, New Delhi • Indian Himalayan Centre For Adventure & Eco-Tourism Certified valid for pursuit in any other mountaineering campaign.   Activities include : For the more adventurous, peaks of the Himalayas challenge the very rules of survival. With an average altitude of 18000 ft. and above, IHCAE Sikkim, welcomes you to a world of snow, jungles & Nature. AMC trains the trainees for becoming smart leaders and expedition members. It seeks to inspire a generation of climbers. This course is not for the feeble minded, they are vindicated of all charges. It is for the ones who want to put their endurance to test. One is eligible for an AMC only if he/she had got an ‘A’ Grade in Basic Mountaineering Course from any of the recognized mountaineering institutes. It covers advanced techniques of rock craft and ice craft & focuses on expedition planning and execution. The syllabus is precise. It seeks to sharpen the skills of a climbing enthusiast. Both theoretical and practical classes are taught by employing slide shows, white boards, audio visuals & other assessment techniques. It teaches the use of various mountain equipments which comes in handy in search & rescue missions.

Basic Requirement :

1. Hard copies of the application form signed by a guardian along with a contact number.
2. Medical Certificate duly signed by a registered Medical Officer.
3. One copy of identity proof (Voter ID/Driving License) Xerox.
4. Four copies of passport-size photographs.
5. List of personal articles to bring with you:-

Equipment List:

SL. NO.	ITEMS	QUANTITY
1	Feather Jacket for High Altitude	01
2	Light Hat for Trekking	01
3	Woollen Scarf	01
4	Lightweight Rain Coat / Poncho / Umbrella	01
5	Woollen & Cotton Socks	02 pairs each
6	Cotton Shirt & Trousers	02 each
7	Junglî Boots / Trekking Boots with Ankle Support (Avoid PVC Soles)	01 pair
8	Running Shoes for Morning PT	01 pair
9	Torch/Head Lamp with Battery	01 nos.
10	Writing Material (Ball Point Pen/Diary)	As required
11	Toilet Requisites	Do
12	Sunglasses (Snow Google) with Side Cover	At least 01
13	Antichap Cream / Sunblock Cream	As required
14	Small Lock & Key for Locking Cupboard	01
15	Track Suit	At least 01 set
16	Repair Kit – Needle, Thread & Buttons	As required
17	Cap Balaclava Woollen	01
18	Woollen Gloves	At least 01
19	Thermal Inner (Upper & Lower)	As required
20	Thermo Flask Minimum 500 ML	01
21	Medical & Hygiene (Mask, Sanitizer)	As per requirement