Freeriding, heli skiing and powder snow ski descents in Kashmir ! Starting with the winter season 07/08 we offer free riding tours in Gulmarg/Kashmir. With our offer we want to provide powder snow enthusiasts with an interesting and affordable alternative to heli skiing in an gondola accessible area where sufficient snow fall is guaranteed. Here they can enjoy off-piste skiing and snowboarding at its fullest and live their passion for free riding .

Price for 2 Weeks of Free riding all inclusive :     
from EUR 2'190/USD 2'790

In addition to our programs in Gulmarg we offer also individual "Snow Sports Adventure Excursions" to various other areas in the Indian and Nepalese Himalayas (Touring by Ski or Snowboard, Heli Skiing and Boarding, Glacier Trekking).  

Information on our service proposal for incentive programs and sports activities in Switzerland and Europe you will find under: What you have to bring with for to do Trekking please Click here

Gulmarg - The "Insider" Tip for Free Riders

Gulmarg is a mountain shelf which nestles under the protective 4124 meters height and five kilometer shoulders of Mt Apharwat. From here it overlooks the Vale of Kashmir with the 8126 meter Nanga Parbat and other distant peaks.

Gulmarg is in the Pir Panjals, one of the six ranges which make up the Himalayas . Located at the western extremity of the world's highest peaks, the Pir Panjals are the first mountains hit by westerly and south westerly storms which roll in over the Indus River flood plains each year, providing the greater part of the Himalayas ' winter snowfalls .

Gulmarg's newly completed gondola, designed by France's Poma Group, ascends from the resort at 2650 meters, via a mid station and restaurant at 3050 meters, to an elevation of 3980 meters, providing lift served access to 1330 vertical meters of vast free riding terrain.

Equipment

When travelling to our Free Riding mountain areas the following parameters need to be taken into consideration:

• the baggage rules of the airlines = 20kg plus special allowance of 10kg for travels to Free Riding destinations organised by Free Ski Himalaya (for luggage exceeding the allowed volume a surcharge of Sfr. 33.--/EUR 21 per kilo will be applicable)
• each passenger may in addition bring one piece of hand luggage of max. 7kg
• the limited availability of state of the art Free Riding gear at the destination

Here is a listing of the equipment absolutely necessary for Free Riding in high alpine terrain and a presentation of the most recent products of our equipment partners:

• 1 Free Riding Back Pack (Day Pack)
• Free Riding Ski with Ski Bag and Boots (also ordinary ski boots are possible)
• Ski Poles (Telescope Poles for Snowboarders highly recommended)
• Free Riding Board and Boots with Bag
• Touring Equipment (for participants interested in snow trekking expeditions)
• Avalanche Search and Rescue Device*
• Snow Shovel*
• Avalanche Probe*
• Helmet and Ski Mask, Back Protection (recommended)
• Gloves evtl. Spare Set
• Ski Goggles and Sun Glasses
• Thermo Underwear
• Ski Underwear
• Fleece Pullover/Fleece Jacket
• Ski Jacket und Ski Trousers
• Sun and Lip Protection (protection factor 50 recommended for skiing areas from 2500m to 4500m above sea level)
• Powder Straps
• Sleeping Bag (in case of sporadic power cuts and its impact on heating)
• Pocket Lamp
• Spare Batteries for Cameras etc.
• Energy Bars and Powder (recommended)
• Drinking Bottle 1l (normal Drinking or Thermos Flask)

*can be reserved and rented from Free Ski Himalaya. In addition to that our guides are equipped with a emergency set and first aid kit.

Our Extra services: for the most part we give female guide to all trekkers, specially for female trekkers who want to do Camping and Teahouses treks with female guide in Nepal.