Adventure Sports Club IIT Bombay

The Adventure Club of IIT Bombay is glad to announce Climbathon, a fun competition open for anyone who wishes to explore wall climbing. This competition will require you to cover a few bouldering routes laid out by us on IIT Bombay’s very own climbing wall. The competition is only for IITB residents (students and staff members)
Venue: Freedom - The Climbing Wall, beside Badminton Court
Time: 5 PM to 6 PM (Below 16)
6 PM to 9 PM (Above 16)
Register here: https://forms.gle/y2aFvq8MvKYhqzeR8

For webinar registration and more details, please visit the following link and share with your friends and classmates:
https://bit.ly/IITB-MC-RC
Are you a climbing enthusiast? Missed out on Himankan 81? This time, the Alumni along with Adventure Sports Club, IIT Bombay are here to discuss their experience in rock climbing and the developments in this area.
Please join us on the webinar - 'RC in 70s, 80s, 10s', a virtual event on Sunday, 27th June 2021, at 11:30 am ET / 9:00 pm IST to kick-off a year long celebration of hiking/mountaineering activities at IIT Bombay, including the 40th anniversary of Himankan in 2021 and the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Mountaineering Club in 2022.
Join in to hear about the amazing experiences of Mount Club alumni from 70s, 80s & what is the momentum of rock climbing activities in institute right now. We have with us some amazing panelists, ready to share their amazing experiences.

How about getting an adrenaline rush sitting at home?

Alright then, sit back and follow along:

Think about a risky mountaineering expedition or let's just say an easy jungle trek. Walk around with your thoughts into the depths of the paths, sweat it! Imagine the effort you put! Now, just a few kilometers away from the end of your journey, you see the top of the mountain or the end of your trek. The feeling of accomplishment added with all the exuberance in you takes over you! This is your YJHD moment xD. Sounds beautiful now, doesn't it?

We all have in us, a need to connect with the nature and overcome obstacles with our sheer willpower. Believe us or not, adventures at least give you the idea of taking control of your freedom. We at adventure sports club, IIT Bombay give you a plethora of opportunitues to set your fears free.

For now, watch the video. Follow the Instagram page for the updates. We promise to engage you with some exciting content. Stay tuned :)
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CQDeYPQFWyz/?utm_medium=share_sheet

How about getting an adrenaline rush sitting at home? Alright then, sit back and follow along: Think about a risky mountaineering expedition or let's just say an easy jungle trek. Walk around with your thoughts into the depths of the paths, sweat it! Imagine the effort you put! Now, just a few kilometers away from the end of your journey, you see the top of the mountain or the end of your trek. The feeling of accomplishment added with all the exuberance in you takes over you! This is your YJHD moment xD. Sounds beautiful now, doesn't it? We all have in us, a need to connect with the nature and overcome obstacles with our sheer willpower. Believe us or not, adventures at least give you the idea of taking control of your freedom. We at adventure sports club, IIT Bombay give you a plethora of opportunitues to set your fears free. For now, watch the video. Follow the page for the updates. With our instagram page, we promise to engage you with some exciting content. Stay tuned :)

Please join us at Himankan 81, a virtual event on Sunday, 23rd May 2021, at 11 am ET / 8:30 pm IST to kick-off a year long celebration of hiking/mountaineering activities at IIT Bombay, including the 40th anniversary of Himankan in 2021 and the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Mountaineering Club in 2022.
Join in to hear about the amazing experiences of Mount Club alumni from 80s & how they self-conducted Himalayan treks for the IITB community.
For webinar registration and more details, please visit the following link and share with your friends and classmates:
https://bit.ly/himankan81

This pandemic has made us realize the importance of adventure and nature in our lives. The adrenaline pumping, wind rushing by and what could be more apt than treks and mountaineering. Keeping this in mind IITB Sports has organized a live session on professional mountaineering by some of the most famous people in the field. The esteemed Principal of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute GP Captain Jai Kishan Sir and Krushnaa Patil Ma'am, the second youngest Indian Woman to scale Mt. Everest will be joining us. The session will be moderated by our very own Tanisha Agarwal, the adventure club manager.
Be there to get some wonderful insights on mountaineering as well as amazing inspirational talks on how to ace against all odds!

Winters are here....
Want to learn how to rock climb?

Decathlon R-city is organizing a Free Workshop on Rock Climbing. First phase starts on this saturday
Date:- 1st December
Time:- 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Venue:- Decathlon R-City

To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8lh56L48NmodoGhA1c6Y7YKVTQBJWbMdN5Ci-KRde4VGy8g/viewform

Things to be covered in Phase-1

1. What is rock climbing
2. What are the various forms of rock climbing
3. Introduction to indoor climbing. Places in Mumbai for indoor climbing
4. Rock climbing areas in Mumbai, maharashtra etc.
5. Why climb? What are the benefits of climbing?
6.Climbing in Olympics
7. Little bit of history and current scenario of rock climbing in maharashtra and India
7. What are the safety equipment used
8. basic knots on rope
9. What is the next step? How do I start with climbing?
10.About Phase-2 of workshop

* IIT Bombay's own climbing wall-Coming Soon..Do you support ? *

Sport climbing World cup (IFSC Climbing World Cup, Navi Mumbai) 2017 organizers offered to donate their climbing wall to IITB for the span of 3 years. After 9 months of discussions/delays , finally DoSA has authorized it. Now it is with the IITB's Sports Council to release the work orders and get the climbing wall established. (This is the photo of actual wall IITB is offered, with the world champions climbing during the world cup hosted in Navi Mumbai.)

Check out the amazing pictures of an amazing Rock climbing expedition of IIT Bombay students to Tailbaila :D

Above Little Things -An Expedition to Tail Baila Above Little Things is the story of 6 Climbers from IIT Bombay who ventured into the wilderness on the 28th of March 2018. To summit the walls of Tail Baila - A Multipitch Climb. The tittle is derived from the fact that the climbers were able to find a new perspective on their lives as they gained a...

Above Little Things -The Essence of Climbing, aims at capturing and depicting the mentality developed by 6 Students from IIT Bombay, India from when they first stepped on to the rock, two months ago to finishing a challenging 250 feet pinnacle.

Why is the title called “Above Little Things" ?
At the begininning of the Human Civilization our primary purpose of existence on this planet was to survive. That was the only way to live. Even though it was extremely hard we just went with it. Then we had people in heavy armors and swords going to far distances to fight others for survival and capture their lands and expand their Civilization.

But in the last 100 odd years because of technological advancements our lives have become a lot simpler and efficient. All we need to do now is simply tap on our phone and food will be delivered right at our doorsteps. This is how easy it is now. On the other hand we compain about little things in life such as getting stuck in traffic, finances, our bosses, people we don’t like, clothes which we don’t look good in etc.

This entire concept of little things was put forth by one of the experienced climbers on the team, Jayant Wakode a student of Aerospace Engineering here at IIT Bombay. Where he believed our everyday problems are nothing in front of the struggle during each climb on the rock just to survive.

But during climbing a rock this very instinct of Survival comes out of us. As every second on the rock -we are literally trying to survive because one small mistake can lead to our death.

This sport of dealing with your Mortality which is “Big” up so close and constantly, gives you a whole new perspective on your life, where you realize that in front of an inevitability as death, all our day to day problems are actually “little” .

Also, there was this constant question “Why do we Climb ?” . But it is interesting to know that we all have our reasons, but one commonality is we all believe is experiencing a higher form of living. Because until you have lived with your mortality hanging on thread, and pushed yourself to such a limit, when you have risked it all, everything tastes better, the water tastes sweeter, and the air feels glorious, you feel more accomplished, and it makes you appreciate this very present moment of your life.

Cast:
Pramod Srinivasula
Jayant Wakode
Imrong Lkr
Sangeeth Simon
Hrushikesh Loya
Er Devidas Gawali
Ajit Sunita Nana Bobhate
Franco Linhares

The complete film is COMING SOON :)

Drone Footage Credits:
Miekkalakar Films, Pune
Siddhart Maurya, IIT B

Music:
Soundstripe
Annapurna III -Unclimbed, David Lama

Created By:
Hassan Kumar Gundu
Communication Design, IIT
IDC IIT Bombay

Above Little Things -The Essence of Climbing Above Little Things -The Essence of Climbing, aims at capturing and depicting the mentality developed by 6 Students from IIT Bombay, India from when they first…

"You dont have to be great to get started, get started to be great."
IIT Bombay Sports bring to you yet another exhilarating action sport workshop in Skating!! Open to all the blade enthusiasts looking to hone their skills in skating under the expertise of coach: Avadhut Tawade, who is currently training national level skaters.

Course details:
12 sessions and competition at the end (sundays off)
Timing: 6-7.30 pm
Venue: SAC Corridors
Dates: 17th October onwards
Fees: INR 650

Registration and payment link:
https://www.instamojo.com/IITB_Sports/skating-camp/

First 10 skaters will get free practice skates. Keep calm and skate on!!

Trek To Korigad Fort !

IIT Bombay Sports thanks all its adventure enthusiasts for making the trip to Korigad Fort a monsoon delight. We were greeted all along with greenery and the scenic beauty of nature. Here are the pics of the memorable trip. Please feel free to tag yourself.

Come, join us for the "Cyclothon : Paddle for diabetes" on 9th October 2016.
visit www.techfest.org/cyclothon for registration.

Pedalling your way through the lush green campus you love is one of the best ways to explore and enjoy it.
Cycling is a truly invigorating and liberating experience, enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you’re cycling to work, to school, to the shops or just for fun, the humble bicycle is an easy way to get more active and in turn to get fit.
Come, join us for the "Cyclothon : Paddle for diabetes" on 9th October 2016.
Visit www.techfest.org/cyclothon for registration.