For beginners, learning skiing or snowboarding in Sethan comes with a lot of advantages. One of them being the kind of slopes around Sethan Village. Between December and March, Sethan receives heavy snowfall bringing the sport alive in the region.
Unlike other places, like Auli and Gulmarg, slopes in Sethan can only be accessed on foot, hence cutting down the traffic and making it ideal for beginners.
Despite no ski-lift, trying snowboarding in Sethan is one of the top recommended experiences. According to publications like Tripadvisors, and others, Sethan is one of the best destinations to learn the sport in entire India. Redbull Magazine has placed Sethan as one of the top 5 destinations for learning snowboarding in India. The same goes for skiing, of course.
Located only 15km from Manali Mall Road, Sethan is almost 1000m higher than Manali. In meters, Manali is 2050m above sea level. Sethan is over 2800m. In feet, Sethan is located at an altitude of nearly 9500 feet. It has a population of nearly 1000 people and it has emerged as a cult favourite for offbeat travellers and backcountry snowboarders in recent years.
At Footloose Camps, between December and March (please WhatsApp 8800763430 for enquiry) we organise two different packages available:
- Per day basis
- Basic ski/snowboarding course
If you only want to get a hang of the sport, hire the equipment and the guide for a day or two and see if you like the sport, opt for our per-day basis package.
If you are a beginner and would love to understand the first steps required in the activity, you can select the basic ski or snowboarding camp which is for 7 days. You will be introduced to all the equipment and be equipped to ski/snowboard down a mountain on your own.
PRICE
3400 Rs per day per person for the equipment and the instructor, if you are managing your stay yourself. Pay per day and learn for as many days as you want. A minimum of 2 people are required. We can also help find you accommodation, on extra cost. Please contact on whatsapp at 8800763430 to book.
If you want to learn snowboarding or skiing like a professional, choose from our Basic plan, and itineraries mentioned below…
For the Basic Course (of 7 days)
- 27,000 per person for a group size bigger than 7 people.
- 28,600 per person for a group size of 4 to 7 people.
- 29,900 per person for a group size of 2 to 3 people.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Upon arriving at Footloose Camps‘ official winter sport residence in Manali. All the participants would get the snowboards (or the ski) and shoes as per their compatibility with the equipment. Afterwards, you will get an orientation course that includes basic lessons on how to be comfortable on the board.
Day 2 – Today, you would be taught how to balance, turn or push brakes and other related techniques by our instructor.
Day 3 – In the morning, you would be taken to a bunny hill with a slight slope where you will start snowboarding or skiing downhill and this is the time you can practice the lessons you learnt the previous day.
Day 4 – Today, you will be going to partake in a ride from the beginner slope. An assistant instructor would help you ride downhill by leading from the front and the head instructor would assess each of you at the back. By the end of today, you can be confident enough to partake in a decent ride with confidence.
Day 5 – On day 5, you would be at the level of participating on any beginner-level slopes. After a free run, you will be led to a more challenging slope where you get to know in detail how to cross the challenges in the terrain.
Day 6 – Today, you would be taken to indulge in high-altitude snowboarding at 3200 meters. En route, you would be facing multiple levels of challenges but with this ride, you will understand how to tackle backcountry slopes.
Day 7 – It is the day for you to perfect the skills that you have acquired. You would be taken to much higher altitudes to tackle more challenging trails. The main instructor will be monitoring you to give you feedback.
By the end of the day, you will feel perfect in basic snowboarding or skiing.
Stay
Accommodation on sharing basis.
Inclusions
- Qualified instructor
- Instructor’s fee
- Snowboarding equipment
- Accommodation
Exclusions
- Meals
- Manali to our accommodation transfers.
- Other personal expenses
Things To Carry
- Jackets
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Warm clothes
- Comfortable footwear
- Trekking shoes
- Personal medical kit
Advisory
Transportation would be provided wherever necessary (from the guesthouse to the snowboarding site and back).
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the trip, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the trip, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the trip, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
To enquire, please WhatsApp 8800763430 with details including the PACKAGE YOU WANT (BASIC COURSE OR PER DAY BASIS), NUMBER OF PEOPLE, AND DATES TRAVELLING.
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