The Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)

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IMF Celebrates 50 Years

PM addresses Indian Mountaineering Foundation (Click Here)

Pictures of PM's address -> (Click Here)

Watch the 50 Years of IMF Audio Visual (Below Ad on the left)

 

FLASH ->->->->->-> IMF International Climbing Camp 2009

 

 

 

This Camp is being conducted 21st September – 12th October 2009 at Khatling Glacier, Garhwal Himalayawith the following aims: (Click Here for details & to submit application form )

• To promote international friendships and increase communication between National Federations.
• To give climbers an opportunity to experience Himalaya climbing & exchange climbing knowledge.
• To provide a platform for international debate and discussion on current topics of concern in climbing and mountaineering worldwide.

TERI and IMF join hands to encourage glacier studies in India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and IMF (Indian Mountaineering Foundation) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to study, preserve and safeguard the Himalayan glaciers under the National Mission of Sustaining the Himalayan Eco- system (NAPCC). Present on the occasion were Dr R K Pachauri, Director-General TERI, Prof Syed Iqbal Hasnain, Padmashri and Senior Fellow TERI and Major H P S Ahluwalia, President IMF among other distinguished guests. Read more...

Climate Change 

IMF has installed its first weather station for time series data collection at.....for more ( click here )

Rescue on Everest

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Expeditions in the Year 2008 ( A Compilation by Harish Kapadia)

New ascents, high peaks, exploration of new areas and most importantly, challenging climbs by Indian mountaineers- all were part of the 2008 season in the Indian Himalaya. This year will be remembered for some energetic climbs and a rather settled weather. (Read more)..... and (Photos here)...

 

IMF Sponsored Expeditions 2009

IMF All Women expedition to Mt Jaonli(6632 m) led  by Ms Chandra  Bisht  was flagged off by Maj H P S Ahluwalia, President-IMF at  11.30 a.m. on 28th May 2009. The Peak situated at the northeast  of Gangotri area  of Uttarakhand was successfully climbed on 14th  June  2009 under the leadership of Ms Chandra  Bisht, 4 members including the leader reached the summit.

Another Expedition, a men's team to Deoban (6855 m)in Garhwal, was unsuccesful in reaching the summit. They reached upto the height of 6795 m.

New Medical Paper on mortality among Everest climbers

(New Insights into extreme altitude climbing)

By : Paul Firth, MBChB, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

I was asked by a member of the IMF to submit a brief discussion of a recent medical study performed about deaths on Mount Everest. Some years ago I was in Delhi and was pleased to be able to visit the headquarters of the IMF. I was impressed with the library and the IMF commitment to helping climbers from around the world. I also appreciated the extensive information that was available, data that can help to improve the safety of climbers. In my early years I was a member of the Mountain Club of South Africa; now that I live in Boston I am now a member of the American Alpine Club. I think climbing associations are vital to further the aims of mountaineering, so I am pleased to provide some information to further the IMF’s goals and help improve the safety and enjoyment of climbers.

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