Veteran skier and rescuer Ghulam Muhammad Dar was given warm sendoff here on attaining superannuation.
Dar retired as Assistant Tourist Officer after rendering 36 years of service in Tourism department where he was known as adventure tourism expert.
Dar, a resident of Fajpora village in Tangmarg, achieved milestone in mountaineering by climbing Harmukh, White Needle, Nun Kun and Kolhai mountains. He was a part of international expedition from 14 countries which scaled White Needle at 22600 feet.
