11. What is ski?
A ski is narrow strip of wood, plastic, metal or
combination thereof worn underfoot to glide over
snow. Substantially longer than wide and
characteristically employed in pairs, skis are attached
to boots with bindings, either with a free, lockable, or
permanently secured heel.
Originally intended as an aid to travel over snow they
are now mainly used recreationally in the sport of
skiing.
12. What is JIM & WS?
JIM&WS made a humble beginning by conducting the
first Basic mountaineering Course on 24 June 85 with
seventeen students. From there on, it has never looked
over the shoulders. Owing to disturbed conditions in
the valley in late 80'sand reluctance on the part of the
students, to come to Aru the Institute was shifted
across Banihal to Tringla, Batote in Aug 90. Despite
odds, the Institute continued to train adventure lovers.
Later, with the peace rising back in the valley and rise
in tourist activities, it was decided to move back the
Institute in the valley in October 2003.
