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Auli powder week

4.7(40 reviews)5 daysStart and end in Joshimath
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Ridge & Rope Co.
Runs this trip
5 Days · 4 Nights
Start and end in Joshimath
Accommodation
Published by the operator on booking
Instructor-led
A certified instructor runs the activity and briefs you before you start.
Skiing / snowboarding
Four days on the slope with an instructor, at 2,800 m
High Intensity
Travelers can expect 6-8 hours of challenging high-altitude trekking
Group size on request
Ages 12+ Welcome
The operator's minimum age for this trip is 12
Indian Mountaineering Foundation registered · Wilderness First Responder · Avalanche Level 1
Issued by IMF, NOLS and AIARE

What the price covers

Included in the price

You arrange yourself

Most of these can be added to your booking later — the operator confirms within a day.

What you'll eat

  • Daily BreakfastProvided at accommodation or local morning cafes
  • Lunches & Trail RefreshmentsFresh island warungs, beach stops & packed provisions
  • Evening DinnersAuthentic local cuisine and evening social gatherings

3 daily dining services planned. Share allergies and dietary needs with the operator before you book.

One other operator runs this weekThe same week, at their own price, group size and refund window.Summit & Vale Expeditions₹13,000See all 2
BEFORE YOU GO · CAUTIONARY DETAILS
Wear the helmet
It is the difference between a bad day and a serious one, and every rental has them. Most skiing injuries happen at low speed to beginners on easy ground.
Take the lesson before the slope
An hour of instruction is what turns a first day from falling over into skiing. Learning to stop and to fall safely, in that order, is the whole of it.
Stay inside the markers
Marked pistes are patrolled, checked and avalanche-controlled. The snow on the other side of the rope is none of those things, whatever it looks like.
The sun is stronger than it feels
Snow reflects most of the UV back at you and cold air hides the burn. Sunglasses or goggles rated for UV, and sunscreen on the underside of your chin as well as the top of your face.
Know when the last lift goes down
Being on the wrong side of a mountain at dusk in winter is a genuine emergency, not an inconvenience. Ask at the top station, not at the bottom.

Who runs this trip

Operated by

Where the ridge demands a rope, we carry one

Based in Manali Running treks since 2016
Rating
4.7(40 reviews)
Response time
Within 2 hours

About Ridge & Rope Co.

Ridge & Rope run the routes that sit just past the standard trekking catalogue — passes with a snow crossing, peaks that need a fixed line, and ski touring above Solang. Founded in 2016 by two IMF-certified climbers who were tired of watching unroped groups on the Hampta snow slope. Maximum eight to a team. If a route needs technical protection, we place it — and if conditions say turn around, we turn around. We have called off four summit days in nine years and refunded every one of them.

  • IMF Indian Mountaineering Foundation registered
  • NOLS Wilderness First Responder
  • AIARE Avalanche Level 1
  • Team speaks: English, Hindi
Direct booking via licensed operator
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Cancellation policy: Full refund up to 7 days before departure

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Customer reviews

Overall rating
4.7/5
Based on 40 reviews
Review summary
Food
4.4/5
Guide
4.5/5
Itinerary
4.4/5
Transport
4.4/5
Accommodation
4.5/5
Tour operator
4.5/5
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Tara D'SouzaDelhi2026-08-06 · Verified booking

Snow was good and the group was kept to a sensible size. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves. Solid operator.

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Priya NairHyderabad2026-08-06 · Verified booking

Instruction was solid and the days were well judged for conditions. Solid operator.

Reply from Ridge & Rope Co.

Appreciate the honest feedback; we're looking at the pacing on that section.

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Laura WhitfieldAmsterdam2026-08-06 · Verified booking

Snow was good and the group was kept to a sensible size. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested. Crew were professional without being stiff about it. Solid operator.

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Arjun PillaiKochi2026-08-06 · Verified booking

Snow was good and the group was kept to a sensible size. Hotels were clean and central, which saved a lot of time.

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Nina HoffmannSingapore2026-08-01 · Verified booking

Snow was good and the group was kept to a sensible size. No hesitation recommending them.

Reply from Ridge & Rope Co.

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on another trip.

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Marc DuboisToronto2026-08-01 · Verified booking

Snow was good and the group was kept to a sensible size. Accommodation was a notch better than the price suggested. Plenty to eat and they were happy to work around a gluten allergy. Recommended.

Reply from Ridge & Rope Co.

Thank you. We've taken the point about the transfer and are reviewing it.

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Farah QureshiKochi2026-08-01 · Verified booking

Snow was good and the group was kept to a sensible size. Hotels were clean and central, which saved a lot of time. Never went hungry, and the tea appeared exactly when it was needed. No hesitation recommending them.

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Arjun PillaiHyderabad2026-08-01 · Verified booking

Snow was good and the group was kept to a sensible size. The cooking was a genuine surprise — better than most places we'd have picked ourselves. Recommended.

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