Intermediate Mountaineering Course – NNMGA

The Intermediate Mountaineering Course (IMC) is designed for non-Nepali aspiring mountain guides, primarily from Asia, to start their journey of becoming an IFMGA guide. The main objective of this course is to help the non-Nepali alpine enthusiasts to prepare for NNMGA’s Aspirant Guide Entrance exam. Those who successfully complete IMC component I and II will then be able to join further climbing activities. These include climbing four 6000m peaks and one 7,000 m peak or Mount Ama Dablam. This course takes place under the supervision of Nepali IFMGA guides. Once the participants clear these two modules, they can appear in the Aspirant Guide entrance exam.

The two components consist of :

Component I

1. Participation: Mostly Asian people except from Nepal, Japan and Kyrgyzstan
2. Course Duration: 14 Days
3. Course Module: Theory and Practical
4. Main focus on: Rock Crafts
5. Location: Kathmandu & Bimalnagar (Tanahaun)
6. Course Commencement on: Mid of February

Component II

1. 1. Participation: Who have completed IMC, Comp I
  2. Course Duration: 14 days
  3. Course Module: Practical
  4. Main focus on: Ice & Snow crafts
  5. Location: Rolwaling or Langtang or Manang or Khumbu
  6. Course Commencement on: September

Objective of the Course:

To provide the training forum for mostly mountaineering enthusiasts from Asia to become an International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA)’s accredited Mountain guide.
To improve the mountaineering skills.
To offer Nepal as a mountaineering training destination.
To support IFMGA from the region to spread the information about IFMGA’s certified mountain guide education.

DAILY TIMETABLE ON THE SITE:

Training average time

Theory Class	10:00- 16:00
Lunch Break	12:00- 13:00
Practical Class	08:00 – 16:00

Please kindly contact us on info@nnmga.org for any further details about the course.

Intermediate Mountaineering Course (IMC)

Component I

Course Length:	14 days
Start on:	Mid of February
Location:	Kathmandu and Bimalnagar (Tanahaun)
Course Modue:	Theory classes and Practical
Main Focus on:	Rock Crafts Activities

Component II

Course Length:	14 days
Month:	September
Location	Rolwaling or Langtang or Manang or Khumbu
Course Module:	Practical
Main Focus on:	Ice and Snow crafts activities

After Completion of the both components of Intermediate Mountaineering Course (IMC) with 4 different 6000 meter peak and one 7000 meter peak (including Mt. Amadablam) under the direct supervision of IFMGA/NNMGA mountain guide, the trainee will be eligible to take part in entry exam of Aspirant Guide Course (AGC); the gateway to become certified IFMGA/NNMGA Mountain Guide.

For the admission in the course:

Applicants should be from any asian countries except Nepal, Japan and Kyrgyzstan.
Applicants should be mountaineering enthusiast.
Applicants should have communicable English language proficiency.