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FIELD COURSE
By Manav
A week-long, hands-on outdoor training program that teaches all essential hiking skills like navigation, camping, route planning, wilderness safety & more — designed for anyone looking to build confidence and skill in the outdoors
ABOUT THE COURSE
Most outdoor courses in India, like BMC and AMC, focus on technical mountaineering, leaving little room for essential hiking skills like navigation, camping, route planning, wilderness safety, etc.
The lack of focused & structured hiking education directly leads to more frequent rescues as hikers venture out unprepared. This causes unnecessary strain on already limited search & rescue resources.
The Hiking Field Course was started in April 2021 to provide hands-on training in essential hiking skills. Over 72 students have completed the program which enabled them to explore the outdoors safely, independently & responsibly.
This 7-day field course is carefully designed to address your fears and ensure progressive learning through immersive outdoor experience.
Starting with fundamentals like camping, gear, hiking techniques and LNT, it advances to navigation, risk assessment, trek planning, and more. Participants learn to carry their own gear, set up camp and cook meals. They gain hands-on backcountry experience through hiking assignments and multiple outdoor lectures.
With a 1:4 or 1:6 instructor-to-student ratio (international standard for outdoor adventure courses), participants receive individual attention, quick feedback and better safety oversight.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Outdoor Fundamentals
Practical Topography
Outdoor Navigation
Hiking Regions & Local Cultures
Altitude, Weather & Seasons
Hiking Techniques
Clothing & Gear
Food Planning & Outdoor Cooking
Camping & Hygiene
Risk Assessment & Self-Rescue
Wilderness First Aid
Human-Animal Conflict
Trek Planning
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Develop confidence by overcoming mental barriers.
See outdoors as an accessible, inclusive and navigable space.
Learn cost-effective strategies to explore more with fewer expenses and less time.
Acquire the skills to undertake solo and challenging treks.
Reading topographic maps and using GPS tools for precise navigation.
Learn how to identify hazards and mitigate risks.
Understanding animal behavior and avoiding conflicts.
Learn hiking techniques for diverse terrains — forests, meadows, snow slopes, streams etc.
Develop a deep respect for the wilderness through responsible hiking practices
COURSE BREAKDOWN
The entire course is divided into 3 phases: Pre-Course, Field Course (7 days) and Post-Course.
FIELD COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS
In-depth field lessons
Outdoor assignments
Small batch (4-6 pax)
Student handbook
2 live online sessions
Basic first-aid lessons
Open to all fitness levels
1-1 trek planning support
Post-course accountability
One-week only
Offbeat location
Completion certificate
FITNESS REQUIREMENT
There is no minimum fitness criteria — this course is deliberately designed to be inclusive of all fitness levels.
The focus is on learning and applying essential outdoor skills, overcoming mental barriers, and building confidence. After the course, you can choose trails that suit your fitness while applying the same core principles. If you have any specific health concerns, please contact us before enrolling.
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Inclusions
Training & Instruction fee
Shared homestay/camping
All meals during the course
Course-issued equipement
Exclusions
In-land transport of any kind
Any kind of govt fee or charges
Travel to/from Manali
Personal expenses & snacks
Anything not mentioned above
