Snowboarding in India
Riding a board down the snow, learned on the same slopes as skiing.
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Where in India
- Gulmarg, Kashmir
- Solang, Himachal Pradesh
- Auli, Uttarakhand
When to go
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January to March, depending on the snow.
What it asks of your body
Balance and a lot of falling at first: wrist guards help.
AgilityStrengthNerve
These are capabilities on the ACE™ scale. The Adventure Matchmaker builds your ACE™ profile in 2 minutes and rates every adventure for you: ready, a stretch, or not yet.
Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- Instructors who teach snowboarding, not only skiing
- Boards, boots and helmets that fit
- Avalanche gear and training for off-piste
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Take a few days of lessons before riding on your own.
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Coming soon
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Get in touchGuides for snowboarding
- What to packThe layering system that keeps you warm at -10°C, the right shoes, season-by-season extras, and what your operator usually provides.
- Insurance & emergenciesWhat your insurance has to cover for your adventure, how rescue actually works in the Indian Himalaya, and the rules on satellite devices.
- Choosing an operatorThe questions that separate a safe operator from a cheap one, for any adventure: guides, ratios, safety kit, certifications, turnaround rules and refunds.
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