Snowhaus — The Explore

THE EXPLORE

SNOWHAUS by The Ski Society is a journey into India's emerging alpine subculture, built to democratize mountain life through a fusion of sport, sound, and culture.
This annual gathering in Gulmarg brings together a community of riders and music lovers to learn on a premium training ground, featuring elite 1-on-1 coaching and progression clinics tailored to fast-track beginners.
By day, you master the slopes; by night, the energy shifts into an authentic après-ski experience where local Himalayan soul and global electronic music turn strangers into society members.

Mountain and Adventure

The Himalayas are your playground. Carve down legendary faces, board through untouched powder, and explore the rugged backcountry. Whether you're hunting for the ultimate line or soaking in epic views, adventure here knows no limits.

Entertainment and Recovery

Unwind after an epic day on the snow. Keep the energy high with vibrant après-ski gatherings, or slow things down with dedicated wellness programs designed to reset you for the next day on the mountain.

Snowhaus Experience

DAY 1

Arrival &
Community Welcome

Guest Arrival

Luxury transfers from Srinagar Airport to Gulmarg

Check-In & Gear Pickup

Ski & Snowboard Gear Fittin
Festival accreditation

Evening Program

Live Music,Bonfires & Kahwa
Bonfires, Kahwa
Community Welcome & Festival briefing

DAY 2

Opening Ceremony

Morning

Guest orientation & mountain safety briefing at Kongdoori
Yoga session & Sound healing
Ski & Snowboard lessons
Guided Backcountry Tour for professional
Avalanche safety training

Night

Live music performance with bonfire at hotel premises

DAY 3

Après Ski Day

Daytime

Yoga sessions & Sound healing
Ski & Snowboard lessons
Guided Backcountry Tour for professionals
Freeride competition for local Gulmarg community riders with prize money
Live-stream DJ set for freeride audience (no-alcohol event)
Programme artistique — for the Gulmarg ski community & local snowboarders/skiers: tricks, rail sessions, open community riding, media coverage

Evening

Relax and unwind at the hotel

DAY 4

Community &
Kashmir Culture

Daytime

Ski & Snowboard lessons
Yoga sessions & Sound healing
Guided Backcountry Tour for professionals

Evening · Heritage Night

Kashmir Heritage Night at The Gulmarg Convention Center
6-course Kashmiri Wazwan experience
Live Kashmiri folk music
Storytelling & cultural immersion
Premiere of The Gulmarg Project documentary
J&K dignitaries & chief guest speeches
Snowboard art auction — charity fundraiser
Guest experience interviews & photo stories — night photography shoots

DAY 5

The Valley Night

Morning

Yoga sessions & Sound healing
Ski & Snowboard lessons

Afternoon

Newbies freeride competition
Featuring guest participation & fun-format riding

Evening

Sunset mountain closing ceremony
A choreographed formation ride — instructors descend together in a synchronised sunset run with LED lights

DAY 6

Après Closing Party

Afternoon · Closing Party

Closing outdoor après-ski party at Maharaja Hari Singh Palace
International headline DJ with outdoor setup
Programme artistique in the lounge
Kashmir-theme projection mapping on the palace facade with storytelling

DAY 7

The Departure

Check out from Hotel · Return Gear · Leave to Airport

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Location — Gulmarg

Gulmarg

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Tucked into the peaks of the Himalayas above 8,500 feet — one of the world's highest ski destinations, blending serious terrain with a deeply immersive cultural journey.

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ABOUT US

THE SKI SOCIETY

For too long, global ski culture has been defined by foreign peaks. We believe the world’s most magnificent mountain range the Himalayas, deserves its own cultural identity—a shared space where elite sport, authentic Indian hospitality, and a rising generation of riders collide.

The Ski Society isn’t just a brand; it’s a community bound by a shared gravitational pull toward snow sports. We bridge worlds without compromise, creating a definitive home for those who charge the steepest backcountry lines and those who linger long after the sun drops.

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