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Dear Members,
We hope that the festive season has been very enjoyable for all. With the moss on the rocks drying up, it is time for some natural rock-climbing folks!! And that is exactly what we have in store for you. Add to that a few good treks - and indulge yourself.
Announcements
Annual Adventure Camp
The 18th Annual Adventure Camp for children in the age group 8-13 years is going to be held from October 29, 2006 to November 2, 2006 at Mulshi Valley. This year GIRIVIHAR has teamed up with Ranphool (ROOTS) of Pune as joint camp organisers.
Annual Rock Climbing Camp
The 35th Annual Rock Climbing Camp will be conducted by GIRIVIHAR from December 24-29, 2006 at CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai. Registration is open and is on first-come-first-served basis. So hurry ! Register and open the wonderful world of climbing for yourself.
Climbing Competition
The fourth edition of GIRIVIHAR International Lead Climbing and Bouldering Competition will be held from January 26th to 28th , 2007. The previous edition saw record participation from all over India and France. We expect more enthusiasm and improvements this time.
Spread the word and help us in making both events a grand success
Update on Member's Activities
Kedardome Expedition
A GIRIVIHAR-spearheaded effort for the first big wall expedition to Kedardome in the Himalayas during August-September 2006 had to be called off this year due to lack of funds. A 3-member team comprising of Abhijit (Bong) Burman, Franco Linhares and Dauji Saha went for a reconnaissance survey of the approach and the climbing routes for a total duration of 24 days. The information and photographs collected will be very helpful for re-launching the expedition next year. Cheers!
Himalayan Trek
Three other members, Arun Ullal, Rahul Natu & Vidya Karkera of GIRIVIHAR went for a 15 day trek in Guttu - Reeh - Gangi - Chowki - Masar Tal - Panya Tal - Mayali Pass (5000 m) - Vasuki Tal - Kedarnath route and completed it successfully. The weather was reported to be excellent for enjoying the sprawling landscapes. Cheers for them too.
Hike/R.C. Itinerary
Place : Lohagad
Date : Sunday, 5th Nov 2006
Leader : Vidya Karkera (Cell 98670 69270)
Assembly : Lonavla Railway Station at 0745 hrs on Sunday, 5th Nov 2006
Place : Salher
Date : Friday 10th Nov (night) to Sunday 12th Nov 2006
Leader : Anindya Chatterjee (Cell 9819605122)
Pre-hike Meeting : Since advance booking needs to be done Pl register by paying an advance of Rs 200/-
(Non refundable) and attend the pre hike meeting on Wednesday, 1st Nov 2006.
Place : Anjaneri
Date : Friday 16th Nov (night) to Sunday 18th Nov 2006
Leader : Dauji Saha (Cell 9819116135 : after 1930 hrs)
Pre-hike Meeting : Since advance ticket booking and purchasing etc. need to be done, it is essential to
register as soon as possible by paying a non-refundable advance of Rs.200/- and attend
the pre-hike meeting on Wednesday, 8th Nov 2006.
Place : R.C.: Belapur Wall (behind New Nursery)
Date : Saturday, 25th Nov & Sunday 26th Nov 2006
Leader : Abhijit (Bong) Burman (Cell 9869615166: after 1800 hrs.)
Assembly : Belapur C.B.D. Bus Stand at 0700 hrs on 25th/26th Nov 2006
Place : Hadsar
Date : Saturday, 2nd December (night) to 3rd December, 2006
Leader : Vidya Karkera (Cell 98670 69270)
Assembly : Mumbai Central at 2100 hrs. on 2nd December 2006
Pre-hike Meeting : Since advance booking needs to be done Pl register by paying an advance of Rs 200/-
(Non refundable) and attend the pre hike meeting on 22nd November 2006
Place : R.C. - C.B.D. Belapur
Date : Sunday 10th Dec 2006
Leader : Abhijit (Bong) Burman (Cell 9869615166: after 1800 hrs.)
Assembly : Belapur C.B.D.Bus Stand at 0700 hrs on 10th Dec 2006
Place : R.C. - C.B.D. Belapur
Date : Saturday &Sunday 16th / 17th Dec 2006
Leader : Franco Linhares
Assembly : Belapur C.B.D. Bus Stand at 0700 hrs on 16th / 17th Dec 2006
Place : R.C. CAMP at C.B.D. Belapur
Date : Sunday 24th to 29th Dec 2006
· For all one-day outings, a pack lunch, warm clothing & water bottle are necessary. Speak to the trek leader.
· Circular now available via e-mail. Send your request to or
· Visit the new Girivihar website at
· Join the Girivihar Yahoo Group at
Wishing all of you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Happy Hiking! Happy Climbing!
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Saurabh Pathare
General Secretary