Shillong, Oct 22: The Meghalaya Sport Climbing and Mountaineering Association (MeSCMA) informed today that Keliostar Pdai and B Kyrmenskhem Lyngdoh have been nominated to attend the Advanced Mountaineering Course (AMC) at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) in Darjeeling from 21st October to 17th November.
Keliostar is a Battalion Constable of the 3rd Meghalaya Police Battalion and Kyrmenskhem is a NCC cadet from Sankardev College.
The training programme is being sponsored by MeSCMA as part of its continued commitment to promoting mountaineering, developing technical skills and encouraging young people and personnel from Meghalaya to pursue advanced training in adventure sports.
The AMC is designed for individuals who have successfully completed the Basic Mountaineering Course, generally with an A grade, and wish to advance their mountaineering knowledge and technical abilities generally involves several stages, including route planning, equipment preparation, load ferries, establishment of base camp and higher camps, acclimatisation, technical climbing, summit attempts, team coordination, leadership, physical fitness and responsible decision-making are essential throughout the expedition during unpredictable weather and a safe descent, MeSCMA said in a release.
Through this initiative, MeSCMA seeks to strengthen the mountaineering community in Meghalaya by supporting deserving trainees through the state government in acquiring professional training and technical expertise from the reputed national institution with the technical knowledge, discipline and confidence required to participate in mountaineering expeditions and contribute to the growth of mountaineering in Meghalaya.
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