1. The document outlines a schedule of trekking programs for members of the Pune Venturers group from June to July 2013. It lists the date, location, leader, and contact information for each trekking event. 2. It provides information on footwear recommendations for trekking, including tennis shoes for approaches, socks to prevent blisters, and details on the history and purpose of climbing shoes. 3. Additionally, it mentions that the 81st and 82nd Basic Adventure Courses were successfully conducted in April 2013, providing training in rock climbing, mountaineering, and related topics to 118 trainees.

1. To,
Dear Members,
Program for the Month of June – July 2013
1 Date/ Day : 8th – 9th Jun (Sat – Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 08
Trek : RAJGAD – TORNA
Leader : Mr. Abhishek Khirid (09422001008)
Transport : Contact Leader
2 Date/ Day : 15th – 16th Jun (Sat – Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 09
Trek : KALSUBAI
Leader : Mr. Sunil Patil (08975792055)
Transport : Contact Leader
3 Date/ Day : 22nd – 23rd Jun (Sat – Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 10
Trek : RAJGAD
Leader : Mr. Manoj Bhondve (08149830270)
Transport : Contact Leader
4 Date/ Day : 30th Jun (Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 11
Trek : KHANDALA – DUKES NOSE
Leader : Mr. Akshay Tamhane (07276207942)
Transport : Contact Leader
5 Date/ Day : 7th Jul (Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 12
Trek : TUNG & KORIGAD
Leader : Mr. Akshay Gaikwad (09765450192)
Transport : Contact Leader
6 Date/ Day : 13th – 14th Jul (Sat – Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 13
Trek : RAIGAD
Leader : Mr. Vinay Gowda (08888234489)
Transport : Contact Leader
7 Date/ Day : 20th – 21st Jul (Sat – Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 14
Trek : KATRAJ – SINHGAD
Leader : Mr. Abhinav Togare (08446982512)
Transport : Contact Leader
8 Date/ Day : 28th Jul (Sun) Prog. No. 2013 / 14 – 15
Trek : VISAPUR
Leader : Mr. Ajay Varur (07276084445)
Transport : Contact Leader
Secretary
Pune Venturers

2. FYI: This is to bring to your notice that 81st & 82nd Basic Adventure Courses were successfully conducted from
21st to 27th Apr 13. A total of 118 trainees were trained in basic skills & techniques of rock climbing &
mountaineering. Many lectures on related topics like Astronomy, Geology, Snake Awareness, First Aid, etc. were also
conducted. Mr. S. V. Sawai (AGM-Auto Projects – 81st BAC) & Mr. A. C. Kulkarni (Head K – Paint
Shop – 82nd BAC) shared their experiences & felicitated & motivated the trainees.
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FOOTWEAR
Trekking: Sport or canvas shoes are best for trekking. Don’t use PVC or plastic
soles as they slip on rock surfaces. Wear socks in order to provide cushioning &
avoid bad odour and blisters.
Tennis or Running Shoes - for approaches to climbs, day to day wear.
Socks (compulsory) - Use a couple changes both for your walking shoes and your
climbing shoes to avoid Blisters or fungi.
Climbing Shoes: In the early days and up to the middle of the 1950's, generally
the climbers wore iron-nailed boots or flimsy
rubber-soled plimsolls, then from France came
the "PA" (invented by Pierre Allan) which was an
excellent smooth-soled boot that was designed for climbing on rock, which
helped the climber to attempt more difficult grades.
A climbing shoe or kletterschuh is a piece of foot wear designed for rock
climbing. Typical climbing shoes have a
close fit, little if any padding, and a
smooth, sticky rubber sole ranging
from ankle boots to the low-cut
slippers with an extended rubber rand (extends up the side of the foot). Most
climbing shoes are very specialized, and are unsuited to walking and hiking,
so climbers carry them to the base of the rock and come in various shapes
and colours. They are usually worn one or half size smaller than usual for
firm & better grip
Slippers
Climbing Shoes Manufacturers
Boreal, Red Chili, Five ten, Mad rock, Evolv, Montrail, Mammut, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Bufo, Rock Pillar, Triop,
Saltic, Nepa, FM Tech, Acopa, etc.
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