Screwed Up Ice Climbing Festival

Screwed Up Ice Climbing Festival

Himachal 6 Days

Easy

0 KM

MAX 20

MAX ALTITUDE

4400 mts.


33500 + 5% GST

Kaza to Kaza

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Brief Description

Now in its 3rd edition, the Screwed Up Ice Climbing Festival is India's first of its kind. Held in the winter landscapes of Spiti, the festival aims to provide participants an introduction to frozen waterfall climbing. Without compromising on an intimate group setting, alternative learning and a fun festival vibe; complete with gourmet food, good music, great films and engaging conversations. Learn gear handling, dynamics of lead climbing, climb waterfalls on top rope and learn other climbing techniques in this specially designed itinerary for you. Stay on this page for more information on the Screwed Up Ice Climbing Festival.



Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive in Kaza and Introduction

Arrive in Kaza and our team will meet you. Introduction to ice climbing gear, and frozen waterfalls. Practice gear handling along with climbing demos.


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Day 2

Learn Climbing Techniques

Climb easy waterfalls on top rope, under supervision of experienced instructors. Climax film festival screening in camp. Barbeque and camp games.


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Day 3

Learn Climbing Techniques

Work on dexterity with gear and climbing full sport length ice pitches. Also learn the dynamics of lead climbing. Back in camp, enjoy sumptuous meals with film festival screening, talks by adventurers and camp games.


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Day 4

Learn Climbing Techniques

We move to a new area today. Learn techniques such as 'ablacov' today. And get started with lead climbing techniques and practice. Back in camp, enjoy games, music jams and adventure films.


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Day 5

Practice Lead Climbing

Practice lead climbing. Back in camp, enjoy games, music jams and adventure films.


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Day 6

Practice Lead Climbing

Practice lead climbing. Break for camp early. Closing ceremony and party.



Frequently Asked Questions

Pick your question

Connectivity: What is the cellular network connectivity for this trek?

Only BSNL or MTNL mobile network works in Spiti Valley. All participants are requested to carry prepaid or postpaid sims with them.

Accommodation: What will be the accommodation type in this trek?

Twin sharing rooms

Weather conditions: What will the temperatures be like during this trek?

At an average temperature at night will be around -25 degrees Celsius and can even go lower than that. Days too will not be an exception from the cold weather. Temperature even at noon will remain around -10 degrees Celsius.


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What's Included

Whats Included

  • Accommodation from Day 1 to Day 6
  • Premium SUV/Tempo Traveller Upto Kibber, Spiti
  • Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
  • Meals from Day 1 to Day 6

Whats Not Included?

  • Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
  • Any Expense of personal nature.
  • Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.
  • Transport to the Festival venue - Kaza, Spiti
  • Any expenses incurred on medical examination in Kaza
  • Portage of personal luggage

Cancellation Policy

Cash Refund

Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date
5% Deduction

Between 30 days to 15 days prior to departure
50% deduction

Less than 15 days of departure
No Cash Refund

Voucher Refund

Cancellations up to 5 days prior to departure date
No Deduction

Cancellations less than 5 days prior to departure
No Refund

Please note
  • Cash refund is applicable only in case of bookings made without using any promotional offer code or vouchers.
  • This is only a brief of cancellation terms. For finer details please refer Detailed Cancellation Policy.

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