The Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)

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News (15 July 2010): Hony Secy Appointed

The President has appointed AVM PCS Rautela (Retd) to the post of Hony Secy. AVM Rautela has held the post of Hony Secy earlier from 1997 to 2001, 2003 to 2005 and 2006 to 2007.

Expeditions

IMF has sent following expeditions   in the month of May-June-July 2010.

(a)              Shivling- Ldr- Sorab Gandhi- Successful- 06  member of the team climbed

(b)             Nandakhat-successful- Ldr Dr Anil Gurtoo-Successful-04 member of the team climbed

(c)              Gangotri Glacier Study Photographic Expedition-Ldr  Dr Harshwanti Bisht

 

Following expeditions are planned   for August 2010.

(a)              Jonli- Ldr Ms Chandra Prabha Aitwal

(b)             CB-9-Ldr Mr  Tarun Roy

(c)              Stok Kangri Young Students Expedition  Incharge  Mrs Rita Marwah, Chairperson, Youth Committee

 

IMF Cups : Climbing Competition

Chandigarh  Cup 2010

Lead Climbing Competition for Senior Boys & Girls

04 & 05  September, 2010

Organization

Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)

In Association with Mehr Chand Mahajan Dayanand Anglo Vedic College for Women

Participation (Team Quotas)

The Competition is open to all Zones/Army, Air Force, Mountaineering Institutes and Paramilitary Force.

Registration

Deadline for registration 20th August 2010

An email can be sent  on the id  indmount@bol.net.in

Registration fee of Rs 100/- climber to be paid (DD can be obtained as per Zones) in the name  of “Indian Mountaineering Foundation”.  Please send the copy of the competitor’s list and arriving information to "Director" indmount@bol.net.in

 Provisional Programme

Day 1    - 04 September (Saturday)

1100        Seminar on Mountaineering

1700    Reporting of all participants

 Day 2-   05 September( Sunday)

 0830  Semifinals

1630   Finals

1800   Prize Distribution

Reporting

Time: 1700 hrs on   04  September.

Mehr Chand Mahajan Dayanand Anglo Vedic College , Chandigarh  

Accommodation

Kishan Bhawan, Chandigarh

Prizes

Winners will be awarded with Certificate, Cup, and Cash prize.

Top 6 positions will be awarded with certificate

Participation Certificate will be given to the Climbers.

Notes on the Indian Himalayan Scene 2009- Harish Kapadia 

The best news of the year 2009 is that Indian government has opened 100 new peaks for climbing! Though the notification came in early 2010 the process was undertaken throughout the year 2009. It is almost after  ... read more ( click here )

Rescue on Everest

For full story and pictures (Click Here)

Expeditions in the Year 2008 ( A Compilation by Harish Kapadia)

New ascents, high peaks, exploration of new areas and most importantly, challenging climbs by Indian mountaineers- all were part of the 2008 season in the Indian Himalaya. This year will be remembered for some energetic climbs and a rather settled weather. (Read more)..... and (Photos here)...

15TH National Sport Climbing Competition

The 15th National Sport Climbing Competition was held  from 29 January to 01 February, 2010 at Lakhmibai National University for Physical Education, Gwalior.   Participants ...... (read more)

New Medical Paper on mortality among Everest climbers

(New Insights into extreme altitude climbing)

By : Paul Firth, MBChB, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

I was asked by a member of the IMF to submit a brief discussion of a recent medical study performed about deaths on Mount Everest. Some years ago I was in Delhi and was pleased to be able to visit the headquarters of the IMF. I was impressed with the library and the IMF commitment to helping climbers from around the world. I also appreciated the extensive information that was available, data that can help to improve the safety of climbers. In my early years I was a member of the Mountain Club of South Africa; now that I live in Boston I am now a member of the American Alpine Club. I think climbing associations are vital to further the aims of mountaineering, so I am pleased to provide some information to further the IMF’s goals and help improve the safety and enjoyment of climbers.

Read more.......

Famous Mountaineers

Starting June 2010, we are doing a series on famous mountaineers. We start with :

Chris Bonnington

(Click Here to read about this legendary mountaineer)