Skill Week

Mountaineering and Adventure Tourism

 Why take this workshop?

  • To gain a realistic understanding of mountaineering and high-altitude adventure tourism from professionals.
  • Acquire essential safety knowledge, physical preparation techniques, and risk-management skills that separate survivors from statistics.  
  • Gain practical skills to safely plan or join trekking and beginner climbing trips in the Himalaya and other ranges. 

Workshop Overview:

Whether you dream of standing on top of Island Peak, guiding trekkers in Everest region, launching your own adventure company, or simply understanding what real mountaineering demands, this session gives you the complete picture: technical skills, environmental awareness, cultural respect, and business opportunities in Nepal’s fastest-growing tourism sector.

Skills you’ll learn:

  • Basics of Mountaineering 
  • Altitude Awareness & Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) Prevention 
  • Trekking Peak vs Expedition Climbing – What’s Right for You  
  • Risk Assessment & Emergency Response in Remote Areas  
  • Leave No Trace & Sustainable Tourism Practices in the Himalaya  
  • Physical Conditioning & Mental Preparation for High Altitude  
  • Working with Guides, Porters & Local Communities  
  • Adventure Tourism Business Basics (permits, insurance, marketing)  

Date: 13th January, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM -3:00 PM 

Workshop By: Mr.Tanka Prasad Paudel

Venue: Nepal Mountain Academy