Ending and Graduation - BMC Part 4
This section will cover the final days of the course, the graduation ceremony, and my reflections on completing the BMC.
I will also include thoughts on future plans and advice for prospective students.
2025¶
Ice Craft and Height Gain - BMC Part 3
This section will focus on the ice craft training and the height gain exercises.
I will share my experiences learning to use crampons and ice axes, practicing self-arrest, and ascending to higher altitudes.
Hike to Base Camp - BMC Part 2
This section will describe the hike from the institute to the base camp.
It will include details about the route, the challenges faced, acclimatization, and group dynamics during the trek.
Introduction and Rock Craft - BMC Part 1
This section will cover the introduction to the Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) and the initial phase focused on rock craft.
I will detail the orientation, the first few days at the institute, and the basics of rock climbing techniques taught during the course.
Basic Mountaineering Course
I have been planning to get the Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC from now on) for a couple of years, but could not do it because of obligations. Thanks to the intense burn out at the previous job I applied for the BMC in December of 2023 and I got the confirmation on Feb 2024.
Post that all of my time was solely focused on preparing for the BMC. I managed to hurt my knee in Jan 2024 and I had to spend a lot of time under physiotherapy to get the knee under control. For my training I was not able to run under strict instructions of the physiotherapist, thus most of my training focused on upper body strength and flexibility.