HMI Darjeeling - Basic course

prasannaj · Aug 11th, 2008, 20:46

I have applied for the basic mountaineering course which is starting this September at HMI. I have generally got good feedback on the course but just happened to read this blog on the course which was conducted during summer this year.
http://whereisholden.blogspot.com/20...mi-part-i.html

He talks about an overcrowded class, packing 117 students in to a class which could handle only 70. And also some comments about safety!

Any thoughts from someone familiar with the institute? Not that I am rethinking about attending, I am anyway game for it. Just wanted to know some comments from the experienced trekkers. Also anyone who will be taking the course at the same time?

prasannaj · Aug 18th, 2008, 00:06

Nobody here joining the september course?

Swapnil · Aug 21st, 2008, 22:38

HMI is good reputed institute ..in some exceptional cases they might be packing more trainees in one batch ...about safety - they dont take any gurantee of any trainee - altough they'll take as much as precaution as they can...if you follow your instructor's advice correctly you'll be fine !

cumulonix · Aug 21st, 2008, 23:41

hey prasanna
how do i go about applying to the HMI for the basic mountaineering course?
cumulonix at yahoo.com

prasannaj · Aug 25th, 2008, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by cumulonix

hey prasanna
how do i go about applying to the HMI for the basic mountaineering course?
cumulonix at yahoo.com

Last time I checked(which was few days ago), they still had some seats. Just download the application and medical form from the website and send 'em back filled with a RS.4100 DD and you are ready to go! There are other payment options,you might want to talk to their office calling the number given in the website.

http://www.hmidarjeeling.org/

Prasanna.

saugatad · Aug 26th, 2008, 21:16

Preference given to Govt nominees from AArmed forces, BRO, CRPF, Police etc. Seats get filled very fast. Apply in advance.

A piece of HMI trivia - Late Tenzing Norgay was the first Director of Field Training and Major Nandu Jayal was first Principal. HMI was instituted with Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's vision and support.

Course is real tough. They train in Sikkim himalayas in high altitude. Participants require very high fitness levels.

bohemraj · Aug 29th, 2008, 20:09

Hi Prasannaj,

I have done basic from NIM and advance from HMI (2003).. can draw a comparison between the two..

NIM always emphasizes on the technical aspect of climbing whereas HMI prefer building physical ability and endurance more than technical skills..
Gears and equipments will be mostly brand new but nobody is interested to teach the proper use of them.. unlike NIM.
Don't bother with the food.. it's same everywhere..
Safety measures can not be expected at its best as far as HMI is concerned but you can take this as an opportunity to learn crisis management at mountain..
Prepare for long treks with good amount of load.. physical fitness is must for HMI tranings.

Having a prior experience from a better institute, HMI may look like a 'HAP Making Institute', but for a beginner it might be a good learning...

Don't get upset.. go for it.. just remember, every incident, each problem is a learning in mountain.. more the problem you face more experienced you become...

Enjoy!!!!

k_cborty · Aug 29th, 2008, 20:33

Is there a 15 days mountaineering course available anywhere!!

Anybody has any idea?

saugatad · Sep 1st, 2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_cborty

Is there a 15 days mountaineering course available anywhere!!

Anybody has any idea?

Check above14000ft[dot]com

Private course of 16 days near Manali, run by Kaushal, an experienced mountaineer himself.

k_cborty · Sep 1st, 2008, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by saugatad

Check above14000ft[dot]com

Private course of 16 days near Manali, run by Kaushal, an experienced mountaineer himself.

Went thru the site but nothings written on a 15 days course

livinghigh · Sep 2nd, 2008, 15:35

I think there is one in Mount Abu held by an institute with the name Swami Vivekanand Institute or something.

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_cborty

Is there a 15 days mountaineering course available anywhere!!

Anybody has any idea?

saugatad · Sep 4th, 2008, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_cborty

Went thru the site but nothings written on a 15 days course

In home page itself link is there on left side-16 day course.

http://www.above14000ft.com/himalaya...gcourse. html

k_cborty · Sep 4th, 2008, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by saugatad

In home page itself link is there on left side-16 day course.

http://www.above14000ft.com/himalaya...gcourse. html

thanks ...got it.

Bidoune · Jan 22nd, 2009, 08:27

anyone went through above14000ft before? How do u find the way they manage their mountaineering course...do u guys recommend it?

sachin G · Feb 2nd, 2009, 20:00

hi

what is the official website of HMI

hmidarjeeling.org is a search engine type site. it gives you a list of related links

i want to download the application form & Medical form of HMI.

can somebody help me

Aug 11th, 2008, 20:46	#1
prasannaj Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 14	HMI Darjeeling - Basic course I have applied for the basic mountaineering course which is starting this September at HMI. I have generally got good feedback on the course but just happened to read this blog on the course which was conducted during summer this year. http://whereisholden.blogspot.com/20...mi-part-i.html He talks about an overcrowded class, packing 117 students in to a class which could handle only 70. And also some comments about safety! Any thoughts from someone familiar with the institute? Not that I am rethinking about attending, I am anyway game for it. Just wanted to know some comments from the experienced trekkers. Also anyone who will be taking the course at the same time?

Aug 21st, 2008, 23:41	#4
cumulonix Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 9	can i still apply for the sept course hey prasanna how do i go about applying to the HMI for the basic mountaineering course? cumulonix at yahoo.com

Aug 26th, 2008, 21:16	#6
saugatad Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 52	Hmi Preference given to Govt nominees from AArmed forces, BRO, CRPF, Police etc. Seats get filled very fast. Apply in advance. A piece of HMI trivia - Late Tenzing Norgay was the first Director of Field Training and Major Nandu Jayal was first Principal. HMI was instituted with Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru's vision and support. Course is real tough. They train in Sikkim himalayas in high altitude. Participants require very high fitness levels.

Aug 29th, 2008, 20:33	#8
k_cborty Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 164	Is there a 15 days mountaineering course available anywhere!! Anybody has any idea? __________________ Yeh Zindagi ek safar hai suhana...

Jan 22nd, 2009, 08:27	#14
Bidoune Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Singapoer Posts: 1	above14000ft anyone went through above14000ft before? How do u find the way they manage their mountaineering course...do u guys recommend it?

Aug 18th, 2008, 00:06	#2
prasannaj Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 14	Nobody here joining the september course?

Aug 21st, 2008, 22:38	#3
Swapnil Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune ,Maharashtra , INDIA Posts: 1,260	HMI is good reputed institute ..in some exceptional cases they might be packing more trainees in one batch ...about safety - they dont take any gurantee of any trainee - altough they'll take as much as precaution as they can...if you follow your instructor's advice correctly you'll be fine !

Aug 29th, 2008, 20:09	#7
bohemraj Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 9	Hi Prasannaj, I have done basic from NIM and advance from HMI (2003).. can draw a comparison between the two.. NIM always emphasizes on the technical aspect of climbing whereas HMI prefer building physical ability and endurance more than technical skills.. Gears and equipments will be mostly brand new but nobody is interested to teach the proper use of them.. unlike NIM. Don't bother with the food.. it's same everywhere.. Safety measures can not be expected at its best as far as HMI is concerned but you can take this as an opportunity to learn crisis management at mountain.. Prepare for long treks with good amount of load.. physical fitness is must for HMI tranings. Having a prior experience from a better institute, HMI may look like a 'HAP Making Institute', but for a beginner it might be a good learning... Don't get upset.. go for it.. just remember, every incident, each problem is a learning in mountain.. more the problem you face more experienced you become... Enjoy!!!!

Feb 2nd, 2009, 20:00	#15
sachin G Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 5	hi what is the official website of HMI hmidarjeeling.org is a search engine type site. it gives you a list of related links i want to download the application form & Medical form of HMI. can somebody help me

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