Climbing to the top of a mountain may bring nothing but it is the experience of getting there that matters
one of the skills that mountaineers possess, is the ability to balance weight proportionately between the hands and legs.
Rappelling requires just the right amount of technique and toughness to manage the gear and the gravitational pull.
Climbing to the top of a mountain may bring nothing but it is the experience of getting there that matters
WELCOME TO THE
SARDAR PATEL INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING
A life-changing experience, 7777 ft above sea level at Ooty in the Nilgiri hills.
ALL ABOUT OUR
MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
Life changing outdoor adventure courses
The Sardar Patel Institute of Mountaineering (SPIM), Ooty, offers the first step towards the world of mountaineering. Our 'Introduction to Mountaineering' course is designed to introduce trekking, camping, rock climbing, mountaineering equipment and survival skills in a structured manner to aspiring mountaineers. This enriched course is designed to promote independence and self-confidence all the while making new friends and learning exciting new skills. To find out more about our Mountaineering Courses, please get in touch with us.
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A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE
Building Confidence. Early.
Our Mountaineering Courses are designed to develop a high degree of self-esteem and confidence, whether it is the suspended rope bridge, or climbing a 40-foot wall or the gruelling rappelling and even a night out, in a tent under the stars, every action counts, every fear is quelled...
Why we are passionate about introducing Mountaineering to Young Adventurers
Hello and welcome to the Sardar Patel Institute of Mountaineering (SPIM), Ooty!
I'm Dhananjayan Krishnamoorthy and am happy to connect with you. I look forward to answering your queries and inviting your participation in our unique mountaineering course.
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It is our 3rd year at the Eagles Dare Adventures, Ooty. With feedback from visitors, we felt the need to introduce a well structured trekking and mountaineering course for young students and mountaineering enthusiasts. We are now excited to announce the launch of the Sardar Patel Institute of Mountaineering (SPIM) with a unique, INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAINEERING course. We welcome you to a life-changing experience at this pioneering adventure institute, a one-of-its-kind in South India..
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How does mountaineering build self-confidence?
Actually, more than mountaineering itself, it is the ability to take that first 'giant step forward' that makes all the difference. When, for instance, you stand suspended, on a rope ladder, 100 feet above the ground, you are entrusting yourself to the mechanism and to the methods of, in this case, crossing the bridge on a bare-essentials rope way. Likewise, when crossing the many 'bridges in one's life', this experience will always hold you in good stead, because you have already learnt to trust. Also, you believe that you will get to the other side, successfully.
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How does outdoor adventure impact competence in the classroom?
Being outdoor itself is a great observational exercise, where one learns by doing. Hands-on. Just the realisation that 'I can' is enough to instill the confidence in any student to apply the life skills of being independent, showing responsibility, working as a team, staying focused, being prudent and living off just enough (as the trekking, mountaineering and camping activity teaches) and, of course, the quality of co-existing.
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Who can enroll for the mountaineering course?
Our mountaineering course is the first step for aspiring mountaineers. With exposure to trekking, rock climbing, camping and survival skills, these outdoor courses have been designed to develop the 'Do It Yourself' (DIY) ability in the individual, where essential skills are imparted. By the way, adventure sport offers great career choices, too.
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Is it safe?
Absolutely guaranteed! I invite you to preview the profile of my team, which is a handpicked set of adventurous young folk, trained in high-altitude settings at Darjeeling and the Himalayan ranges, eager to share their skills with young adventurers. Our equipment and mountaineering gear is duly checked and periodically certified for high safety standards.
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What about the costs?
Every essential requirement is taken care of - camping gear, trekking equipment, sleeping bags, in-house food & facilities. Our special packages for student groups are economical and customised, based on the days and activities undertaken. Do call. I will be happy to connect with you. It would be wonderful to have you with us for a life-changing experience at SPIM.
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Why Ooty is ideal for mountaineering?
At 7000 metres above mean sea level, the Nilgiri mountains, valleys and hillsides offer exciting opportunity for mountaineering, trekking and camping with some superb rock faces to test your mettle. Click to see our training base camp which offer equally stunning views of the blue mountains.
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Dhananjayan has completed the following mountaineering courses:
Adventure Course from Nehru Instt. of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi
Basic Mountaineering course from Himalayan Mountain Instt. (HMI), Darjeeling
NEBOSH Health and Safety at work Certification, Bangalore
Dhananjayan is a former corporate exec. having kickstarted his career with the Tata Group. A passionate sportsman and fitness enthusiast, he chose to hang up his corporate boots and slip in to adventure gear, inspired by family and friends.
The family, having been in the tea industry for three generations, inspired his father, an industry veteran to introduce a unique and holistic tourism experience, the Tea Factory and Tea Museum in 2005, at high elevation settings, near Doddabetta peak. It offers tourists a tea manufacturing insight, first hand, along with a history of tea.
With over a million visitors annually, and with their feedback the initiative to launch Eagles Dare Adventures, Ooty, was taken by Dhanjayan Krishnamoorthy in early 2016, bringing adventure sport activity to the Nilgiris... Eagles Dare has the tallest adventure tower in South India, offering zipline, sky bridge, bungee swing, rappelling and wall climbing, among other interesting adventure activities.
Today, in its third successful year, Eagles Dare Adventures has launched the The Sardar Patel Institute of Mountaineering (SPIM) which offers a life-changing experience to young students and mountaineering enthusiasts with its 'Introduction to Mountaineering Course'.
Dhananjayan Krishnamoorthy, Managing DIrector
Call us: +91-9489584574 or email: dhanju.krishnamoorthy@gmail.com