Comments on: 5th National Winter Games http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/ All About The Grand Himalayan Ski Resort Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:27:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: sonny http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-1514 sonny Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:14:47 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-1514 Hi Colonel , Im reaching gulmarg on29th feb hope to see u. How do i find u cheers Hi Colonel ,
Im reaching gulmarg on29th feb hope to see u. How do i find u

cheers

]]> By: tim http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-1031 tim Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:45:05 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-1031 hi colonel. i arrive in gulmarg tomorrow. i did not know at the time of booking that the winter games would be on, will i still be able to ski/use the gondola etc? is there any accomodation available as i heard the authorities had booked eveything for competitors? i am looking forward to seeing the events and sampling the atmosphere. thanks. tim hi colonel. i arrive in gulmarg tomorrow. i did not know at the time of booking that the winter games would be on, will i still be able to ski/use the gondola etc? is there any accomodation available as i heard the authorities had booked eveything for competitors?

i am looking forward to seeing the events and sampling the atmosphere. thanks. tim

]]> By: tanvir http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-1030 tanvir Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:34:30 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-1030 hi colonel, i am coming to gulmarg tomorrow. i did not know the winter games were on when i booked, will i still be able to ski? will it be possible to get somewhere to stay, and if so will prices be more expensive than usual as i am on a budget? i am looking forward to seeing the events and soaking up the atmosphere. thanks. tanvir hi colonel, i am coming to gulmarg tomorrow. i did not know the winter games were on when i booked, will i still be able to ski? will it be possible to get somewhere to stay, and if so will prices be more expensive than usual as i am on a budget?

i am looking forward to seeing the events and soaking up the atmosphere. thanks. tanvir

]]> By: Munjal http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-723 Munjal Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:16:04 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-723 Hi Sathwick, We are from B'lore and ski-buffs. It would be good to exchange notes. munjal_c@hotmail.com Others, We are going to Auli week of Feb. 18. Anyone has lastest snow reports / a good web-site that gives this info? Also what is the smallest size of gear they have there? I'd like to put my 3.5yr old on skis this time. Thanks, Munjal Hi Sathwick,
We are from B’lore and ski-buffs. It would be good to exchange notes. munjal_c@hotmail.com

Others,
We are going to Auli week of Feb. 18. Anyone has lastest snow reports / a good web-site that gives this info? Also what is the smallest size of gear they have there? I’d like to put my 3.5yr old on skis this time.

Thanks,

Munjal

]]> By: Colonel VeerChauhan http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-538 Colonel VeerChauhan Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:06:07 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-538 Good for you see you at Gulmarg whats col Narng's no? veerchauhan@hotmail.com Good for you
see you at Gulmarg

whats col Narng’s no?

veerchauhan@hotmail.com

]]> By: Sathwick http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-451 Sathwick Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:07:38 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-451 Hi Colonel/Rohit, I snowboard, and have spoken to Col.S.C.Narang from WSFI for the National Games, to see if it is possible to participate. Since there are no teams from Karnataka (I am from Bangalore), he suggested to join in the Delhi team. I will be heading to Gulmarg, Ski and Mountaineering Institute to practice a week earlier. I have sent a DD for 4500 to the institute already. Colonel, if I can get your contact, it will be most helpful. Regards, Sathwick Hi Colonel/Rohit,
I snowboard, and have spoken to Col.S.C.Narang from WSFI for the National Games, to see if it is possible to participate. Since there are no teams from Karnataka (I am from Bangalore), he suggested to join in the Delhi team.
I will be heading to Gulmarg, Ski and Mountaineering Institute to practice a week earlier. I have sent a DD for 4500 to the institute already.
Colonel, if I can get your contact, it will be most helpful.
Regards,
Sathwick

]]> By: Colonel VeerChauhan http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-448 Colonel VeerChauhan Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:18:10 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-448 Thanks Sathwick, As it stands now its with effect from 18 feb2008; at GULMARG. I had spoken to the President Winter Games Federation Of India this morning itself; to discuss certain points of mutual interest Viz : Training the Indian Ski Team of 2010 winter Olympics Probable's at a Ski resort at US/ Austria; Or, at Canada-Whistler Mountain itself. And participation of other Indian States in the 5th winter games... etc. There's another Event, i.e.:- Qualifying round at AULI, (near Joshimath, Uttaranchal) on 4th Feb08. These are the preliminaries to facilitate aspirants to qualify for the eligibility for the National winter Games: something akin to the mandatory World Cups, preceding the Winter Olympics. (incidentally Auli along with Narkanda were the Two ski Centers that I initiated & opened as branches of The Indian Institute Of Skiing & Mountaineering, while I were its Principal) Hopefully see you at Gulmarg during the National Winter Games Good Cheers, Colonel VeerChauhan { Thanks Rohit, Keep up the good work. veeru} ------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks Sathwick,
As it stands now its with effect from 18 feb2008; at GULMARG.
I had spoken to the President Winter Games Federation Of India this morning itself; to discuss certain points of mutual interest Viz : Training the Indian Ski Team of 2010 winter Olympics Probable’s at a Ski resort at US/ Austria; Or, at Canada-Whistler Mountain itself.
And participation of other Indian States in the 5th winter games… etc.

There’s another Event, i.e.:- Qualifying round at AULI, (near Joshimath, Uttaranchal) on 4th Feb08.
These are the preliminaries to facilitate aspirants to qualify for the eligibility for the National winter Games: something akin to the mandatory World Cups, preceding the Winter Olympics.

(incidentally Auli along with Narkanda were the Two ski Centers that I initiated & opened as branches of The Indian Institute Of Skiing & Mountaineering, while I were its Principal)

Hopefully see you at Gulmarg during the National Winter Games

Good Cheers,
Colonel VeerChauhan

{ Thanks Rohit, Keep up the good work.
veeru}

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]]> By: Rohit http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-444 Rohit Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:27:51 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-444 This is from Indian press as recent as 1/18 - hope it helps: The fifth National Winter Games will be held at Gulmarg from February 18 to 22. The Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) announced on Friday (1/18) that 11 States and union territories have sent in their entries for the Games to be hosted by the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir. The five-day event will have teams from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and host Jammu and Kashmir. There will be competitions in six disciplines — alpine ski, cross country ski, ice skating, ice hockey, snowboarding and biathlon — at the Games. The Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) will overlook the technical conduct of the games. The main thrust of the game would be to identify six potential skiers who can be chosen for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The selected lot will undergo training abroad. This is from Indian press as recent as 1/18 - hope it helps:

The fifth National Winter Games will be held at Gulmarg from February 18 to 22. The Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) announced on Friday (1/18) that 11 States and union territories have sent in their entries for the Games to be hosted by the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
The five-day event will have teams from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, Border Security Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and host Jammu and Kashmir.
There will be competitions in six disciplines — alpine ski, cross country ski, ice skating, ice hockey, snowboarding and biathlon — at the Games.
The Winter Games Federation of India (WGFI) will overlook the technical conduct of the games.
The main thrust of the game would be to identify six potential skiers who can be chosen for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The selected lot will undergo training abroad.

]]> By: Sathwick http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-429 Sathwick Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:07:39 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-429 Colonel, Do you have any updates on the winter games? Is it from 17-Feb or from 10-Feb? Regards, Sathwick Colonel,
Do you have any updates on the winter games?
Is it from 17-Feb or from 10-Feb?
Regards,
Sathwick

]]> By: Colonel VeerChauhan http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-418 Colonel VeerChauhan Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:31:22 +0000 http://www.gulmarg.org/5th-national-winter-games/#comment-418 Its great to see Gulmarg come a full circle. One has been associated with its developments ever since early 60's in various capacities Skied every nuk&crany a thausand times all trecking up on foot every time The heart bleeds most for Gulmarg The VERY BEST OF LUCK Dont hessitate to call upon me for any assistance Its great to see Gulmarg come a full circle.
One has been associated with its developments ever since early 60’s in various capacities
Skied every nuk&crany a thausand times all trecking up on foot every time
The heart bleeds most for Gulmarg

The VERY BEST OF LUCK

Dont hessitate to call upon me for any assistance

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