National Snow Skiing cum Trekking & Training Program, Auli 2027

On heavy demand from its members, YHAI runs this national snow skiing cum trekking and training programme at Auli in Uttarakhand. It is built for beginners - no skiing experience is needed to join.

Skiing in India takes place mostly in the northern states, where the Himalaya give long descents that few other places can match. Auli's slopes sit above Joshimath, reached by one of the longest cable cars in Asia.

If there is not enough snow on the ski slopes, suitable alternatives such as trekking are arranged instead.

Program Coordinator

• Mr. Gulzar, Program Officer: 9419207024 (WhatsApp)
• National Office: 01145999000

What the Fee Includes

• Stay at Hotel Rocks and Pine, Auli, three to a room
• Meals
• Skiing equipment and ski instructors
• A caretaker and helper on the slope
• One return chair car ticket per person on the last day of the course
• Group insurance

What to Bring

• Warm clothes and socks
• Hand gloves, cap and snow goggles
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen, minimum SPF 30
• Toothbrush, toothpaste and toiletries
• Camera and personal medicines

The route and schedule may change without prior notice, depending on local conditions.

Online Bookings

• Participants who have booked online must cancel their booking online through the website at least 5 days before the reporting date.

Offline Bookings

• Participants who have booked offline must send a cancellation request by email to trekking@yhaindia.org at least 5 days before the reporting date.

Eligibility for Cancellation

• Only cancellations made within the above timeline are eligible for a credit shell or refund.
• Cancellation requests received less than 5 days before the reporting date will not be entertained and are not eligible for a credit shell or refund.

Refund

• Participants opting for a refund will get 50% of the paid program fee.
• The refund is processed only after completion of the program.

Credit Shell

• Participants opting for a credit shell receive 100% of the paid participation fee as credit, valid until 31 December 2027.
• The credit shell may be used for any program organised by the YHAI National Office, or by YHAI State Branches and Units that operate a credit shell policy on their programs.
• The credit shell can only be used against treks and programs. It cannot be adjusted against membership fees or hostel bookings.

Adjustment of Credit Shell

• If the new program costs less than the available credit, the balance may be used for another eligible trek or program until 31 December 2027.
• If the new program costs more, the difference must be paid by the participant.

No Further Cancellation

• A program booked using a credit shell cannot be cancelled, or converted into another credit shell or refund, under any circumstances.

Transfer of Seats

• A confirmed seat may be transferred to a family member or friend. Once transferred, the seat cannot be transferred again or cancelled.