Ski Your Way Through These Exotic Peaks!
Glide along the snow clad peaks of Mt. Friendship in Himachal & the Kedar Dome peak in Uttarakhand, two of the ideal destinations for skiing expeditions in the country – your chance to get on with some powder skiing across these wide open alpine slopes while you relish in the exhilaration of the speed & thrill of the sport…
While some people go for trekking expeditions & climbing the peak in Himalayas, skiing through the slopes has a whole new level of kick & adventure to it, wherein balance, weight, and edge control are the key skills you need to get on with the sport. These addictive terrains are bound to make any man fall in love, casting a spell so potent that one would never want to leave the land of the snow, an experience like no other, one that is right here in our home country enough to send your heart racing at the adventure ahead!
FRIENDSHIP PEAK, HIMACHAL
Through & through the Beas Kund comes to make an ideal spot for adventure sports like Skiing, making the most of the snow that covers these heavenly slopes, the perfect chance for your winter retreat loaded with Ski resorts for your comfortable stay while you indulge in the thrill of the sport. This tract is known to be one of the most picturesque & exotic locations in the region with an altitude of approximately 5290 metres standing tall up the large and expansive slopes with stunning views for the eyes stretching across the skyline – the Pir Panjal range, against the back of silver silhouettes formed by the Dhauladhar and Great Himalayan ranges.
The ropeway to the top accommodates the skiers, the skiing path traversing across forests of fir, spruces and cedar or simply along plain slopes as suited, at a plunge of about 500 feet letting that adrenaline rush through…
The best time for skiing in Himachal Pradesh is from the winter months of November to February, while one can begin when the day is at its warmest as the sun will keep the snow moist and fluffy making it easier to glide with minimal chances of getting hurt as compared to early in the day or late at noon when the snow tends to solidify into ice.
KEDAR DOME PEAK, UTTARAKHAND
The dome shaped peak named after Lord Shiva, stands tall above the Gangotri gracier in Garhwal, serving as a wonderful opportunity for ski enthusiasts making their ascent, of what remains noteworthy of the expedition is that even with the easy angled sloping of the North western flank it takes an experienced climber & the need for proper acclimatization with the freezing temperatures of the region. It is amongst the most popular destinations for trekking & skiing around the region, what with its relatively easy climbs than the neighboring slopes, standing high at the altitude of 6831 meters above sea level, one with moderate difficulty & makes for a spellbinding ascent & ski down sloping.
The ski expeditions are to be conducted keeping in mind the weather conditions at hand, which play a crucial role in the trek to ascent & the ski routine thereafter, wherein the spring season has been much popular & considered for skiing expeditions on the Kedar Dome.
These ski expeditions are a wondrous experience throughout – the thrill, determination & adrenaline rush it creates, for all those who wish to side-step trekking for a while & indulge in some adventure sports at their favourite retreats in the Himalayas. The stretches of snow and beautiful slopes make these two amongst the most popular & sought after locations in the country, their undulating slopes amazingly refreshing & challenging at the same time!
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