Gulmarg, Jan. 1 -- The Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM), Gulmarg, has successfully concluded its first Snow Skiing Course of the 2025-26 season, marking a significant step in strengthening winter sports training and adventure tourism in India.

The course was conducted under the leadership of Col. I. S. Thapa, SM, VSM and MID, Principal, IISM, and witnessed participation from across the country. A total of 88 trainees completed the programme, including 80 participants in the Basic course, six in the Intermediate course and two in the Advanced course.

Highlighting the growing national interest in snow sports, all six Snow Skiing courses scheduled for the season were fully booked online within just three minutes and 22 ...