About the Basic Skiing Course Manali & Solang Valley
Our Basic Skiing Course Manali gives beginners a chance to learn essential skiing skills in the beautiful Manali and Solang Valley. Itâs designed for first-time skiers to master basics like balance, turning, stopping, and safety.
What You Will Learn in the Basic Skiing Course Manali
In this course, youâll get hands-on training on gentle Himalayan slopes with clear, beginner-friendly guidance. The Basic Skiing Course Manali helps build your confidence and skiing skills quickly.
Why Choose Our Basic Skiing Course Manali?
Whether youâre starting fresh or improving basics, our course offers a safe and supportive setting with stunning mountain views. Book the Basic Skiing Course Manali to begin your winter sports journey in one of Indiaâs top destinations.
Bhuntar Airport
Chandigarh Railway Station
Manali Bus Stand
Accomodation in Solang Valley
đď¸ Elevation: 2,560 mÂ
đ Transfer: Manali to Solang
Arrive in Manali and transfer to the serene Solang Valley. After check-in, attend a detailed orientation on course structure, safety, and gear. Post-lunch, join a short acclimatization walk followed by a bonfire introduction session.
Get fitted into your ski gear and start with the basicsâhow to glide, stop, and walk on snow. Learn snowplough braking and descending simple slopes. A day of confidence-building fun!
Progress to gentle slopes and begin mastering snowplough turns. Learn to fall safely and get back up independently. Start short solo runs while working on stopping and directional control.
Take on slightly steeper terrain and polish your turning skills. Introduce ski poles for rhythm and start linking turns fluidly. Evening session includes video feedback and posture correction.
Explore various beginner runs with different gradients. After lunch, learn the basics of slalomânavigating flagged markersâand take part in a friendly timed challenge.
Wrap up with a series of final runs demonstrating your skills. Your instructors will provide feedback and present course completion certificates. Group photo, farewells, and return to Manali.
Professional ski instructors (certified & experienced)
Shared accommodation in Solang
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Safety gear and first aid support
Course completion certificate
Emergency Kit: first aid and oxygen canister
Travel to/from Manali
Personal clothing, gloves, and goggles
Personal toiletries and items of a personal nature
Photo/videography (available at extra charge)
Personal medications or insurance
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Rental gear available at: Into Wild Himalaya Shop
Waterproof ski jacket and insulated ski pants
Thermal base layers (top and bottom)
Fleece or mid-layer for warmth
Waterproof gloves or ski mittens
Neck gaiter or balaclava
Ski goggles and sunglasses
Woollen cap and sun hat
Thick woolen socks (2â3 pairs)
Snow boots or insulated winter boots
Sunscreen (SPF 30+) and lip balm
Reusable water bottle (minimum 1L)
Small daypack (20â30L)
Personal toiletries and quick-dry towel
Headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries
Personal medication and basic first aid
Note: Skis, poles, boots, and helmet are typically provided if rentingâplease verify rental availability.
Safety is our top priority. Our guides are trained First Aid Responders and prepared for high-altitude situations. Every trek, expedition, and motorbike tour includes a comprehensive first aid kit tailored for remote and high-altitude environments.
Core Medical Supplies
Wound Care: Bandages, sterile gauze, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment
Blisters & Burns: Moleskin, burn gel, petroleum jelly
Fractures & Sprains: SAM splint, triangular bandage, compression wraps
Medications: Painkillers, antihistamines, anti-diarrheal, ORS, antacids, Diamox
Tools: Tweezers, scissors, gloves, CPR face shield, thermometer, pulse oximeter, whistle, mirror
Additional (for Remote/Extended Treks)
Tourniquet, emergency bandages, quick-clot gauze, sterile eye wash, foil blanket, water purification tablets
Optional Add-ons (As Needed)
Personal meds (inhalers, insulin, EpiPen)
Snake bite kit (in high-risk zones)
Tick remover (for forested routes)
High-Altitude Protocol
Above 4500 meters: A portable hypobaric chamber is always carried for emergency altitude management.
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More than 30 days before your trip: 90% refund
15â30 days before: 50% refund
7â14 days before: 25% refund
Less than 7 days or no-show: No refund
Custom/private trips: Booking advance is non-refundable. Last-minute changes are subject to availability and costs.
For more details on our cancellation policy, please refer to the following link:
https://iwhexpeditions.com/cancellation_policy/
