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Advanced Ski Freeride

₹29,999

Dates

Jan - Mar 2027

Duration

7 Days

Target Audience

Advanced skiers

Course Overview

Experience the legendary Gulmarg backcountry. Includes avalanche safety training and guided descents from Phase 2.

What this course covers:

Complete training in avalanche safety gear (transceiver, probe, shovel) and terrain analysis.
Master powder skiing techniques, including weight distribution and finding float in deep snow.
Navigate variable off-piste conditions (crud, wind-crust) and steep 40-degree couloirs.
Develop agility and quick reaction times for skiing Gulmarg's famous pine forest tree runs.
Tackle the legendary top-to-bottom freeride descent from Apharwat Peak (Phase 2).

Day by Day Itinerary

Welcome to the ultimate freeride experience with WeSkiHimalayas! Upon arrival in Gulmarg, check into your accommodation. Because this course takes you to extreme altitudes, resting and acclimatizing today is absolutely crucial. Later, you will meet your instructors for a comprehensive safety briefing, a review of backcountry protocols, and a discussion about your goals for tackling the mountain.

We start the day by getting you fitted with high-performance freeride skis and essential avalanche safety gear (transceiver, shovel, and probe). Once geared up, we head to the Phase 1 slopes and the chairlift terrain. Today acts as a vital warm-up and assessment. Instructors will evaluate your parallel turns, carving abilities, and edge control on steeper red runs to ensure you are fully prepared for the challenges of Phase 2.

Before heading to the peak, we focus on survival and safety. You will receive hands-on training on how to use your avalanche rescue equipment and read mountain safety conditions. On the snow, we will dive into powder skiing techniques on the fringes of the groomed runs, focusing on weight distribution, maintaining momentum, and finding your float in deep, untouched snow.

Today we take the Gulmarg Gondola up to Phase 2, reaching an altitude of nearly 4,000 meters. The air is thinner and the slopes are much steeper. We will focus on acclimatizing to the height while making our first descents into the massive, open bowls of Apharwat. You will learn jump turns and aggressive edge control necessary for steep, un-groomed faces.

Gulmarg is raw, natural mountain terrain. Today is entirely off-piste, focusing on how to navigate highly variable conditions. You will learn how to transition smoothly between deep powder, wind-blown crust, and chopped-up crud. Instructors will teach you how to read the fall line, spot natural hazards, and choose the smartest, safest routes down the mountain.

We take the adventure into Gulmarg's famous pine forests. Tree skiing requires rapid reaction times, tight turns, and immense lower-body agility. You will learn how to maintain your flow and rhythm while dodging natural obstacles, using the trees for visual reference, and finding the hidden powder stashes that the forests protect from the wind.

As your confidence peaks, we tackle some of the most demanding terrain Apharwat has to offer. We will guide you through steep, double-black diamond style faces and narrow couloirs. You will focus on sluff management (controlling the loose snow that cascades beside you), advanced hockey stops, and maintaining complete composure on 40-degree pitches.

Your final day is about endurance and putting every freeride skill to the test. We will aim for a massive, continuous top-to-bottom run, starting from the freezing summit of Phase 2 all the way down through the bowls, into the trees, and finishing at the Gulmarg village. It is a legendary descent that will solidify your status as an advanced all-mountain skier!

What's Included

Accommodation
Meals (Breakfast & Dinner)
Equipment
Professional Instruction
Basic First Aid Support
Course Certificate

Not Included

Lift Passes & Gondola Tickets
Airport Transfers
Lunch, Snacks, & Beverages
Personal Ski Clothing
Travel & Medical Insurance
Flights
Personal Expenses & Tips

Course FAQs

We keep our groups exceptionally small, with only 2-3 students per instructor to ensure personalized feedback and rapid progression.

Yes, skis/snowboard, boots, and a helmet are all included.

If you choose the accommodation package, it includes stay in premium rooms on a triple-sharing basis, with breakfast and dinner included daily.

No, ski passes, lift passes, and Gondola tickets are not included in the course price. You can buy them locally at the ticket counters based on the daily slopes we ride.

This course takes you to the high-altitude terrain of Mount Apharwat (Phase 2) at nearly 4,000 meters. We will ride the open bowls, steep couloirs, and navigate Gulmarg's famous pine forest tree runs. You can read more on the slopes on Gulmarg here.

You will need a proper 3-layer clothing system (moisture-wicking base layer, insulating mid-layer, and waterproof outer shell) along with essential gear like goggles and waterproof gloves. You can find our detailed packing and layering guide here.

You will fly into Srinagar International Airport (SXR), and then take a taxi to Tangmarg, where you switch to a chained 4x4 vehicle to climb up to Gulmarg. We can also arrange airport transfers for you. Read our complete travel and transit guide here.