Dear mountain-loving friends, we have the great pleasure of inviting you to take part in Stage II of ȘTAFETA MUNȚILOR (the Mountain Relay) 2018, organised by Zimbrul Carpatin Pitești!
As every year, we have prepared an interesting competition for you and, since we are in the Centenary year, we looked for a Peak of the Union, one that would unite all the mountain massifs in a single glance. Well, not quite all of them, but on a clear day you will be able to see 5 mountain ranges from the summit!
All tourism and ecology clubs and associations in the country, whether or not affiliated to the Ștafeta Munților Championship, may take part in this Outdoor Challenge-type competition.
Competition date: 6–8 July 2018
Venue: Pensiunea Petruța (the Petruța Guesthouse) on Valea Cheii, in Podu Dâmboviței commune, Argeș County.
GPS coordinates: 45.401914, 25.207861
Access routes:
- national road 73: Pitești – Câmpulung – Brașov
those coming from Brașov will turn left before the centre of the commune, onto Valea Cheii
those coming from Pitești/Câmpulung will turn right after passing the centre of Podu Dâmboviței commune, entering Valea Cheii.
From the national road, where you will find a sign to Valea Cheii, continue for another 2 km and you will reach Casa Petruța
Competition categories:
Family: teams of 3 members up to 14 years old, regardless of gender, with a chaperone
Juniors: teams of 3 members, 15–20 years old, regardless of gender
Elite: teams of 3 members regardless of age and gender
Open: teams of 3 members regardless of age and gender
Women: teams of 3 members, all of whom must be female
Seniors: teams of 3 members, all aged over 35, regardless of gender
Veterans: teams of 3 members, all aged over 50, regardless of gender
Competition programme:
Friday, 6 July: 8:00 – 22:00 Reception of participants
22:30 Technical briefing with all team captains
24:00 Lights out
Saturday, 7 July:
07:30 Start of the competition events
10:00 – 17:00 Fun events for those remaining in the camp
20:00 Surprise event
21:00 Posting of the results and resolution of appeals
22:00 Cultural event
Sunday, 8 July:
11:00 – Awards ceremony
12:00 – Cleaning of the camp and departure of the participants
Competition events:
MOUNTAIN RAID – a mountain route of medium difficulty, lasting a maximum of 6 hours, with 1,000 m of elevation gain. Participation is in teams of 3 members. Entry to this event is not possible without BOOTS/TRAINERS with a special grippy sole for trekking.
IMPORTANT: the children will have an age-appropriate route and will not reach the summit. The other categories, however, will reach Sântilia Mare Peak, 1,888 m. The FASTEST ascent of the Peak will be rewarded separately.
Points awarded: 10,000 points. Penalties: 10 pts / 1 minute and 500 pts / 1 PFA (unmanned checkpoint)
ORIENTEERING – a speed event on compass bearings, but with graphic assistance. The whole team will enter this event; the finish of the orienteering is the same as the start of the mountain raid event.
IMPORTANT: we will use the electronic timing system patented by Ștafeta Munților, so please use the chips in the manner indicated and take the checkpoints in order so as not to be disqualified.
Points awarded: 5,000 points. Penalties: 1 pt / 1 second
THEORY TESTS – 15 multiple-choice questions about the competition area. All questions are of low difficulty and have ONLY ONE CORRECT ANSWER. You will find the questions on the website www.stafetamuntilor.ro.
IMPORTANT: the theory test will be taken before the other events, in the camp. Each team member will answer 5 questions.
Points awarded: 300 points. Penalties: 20 points / 1 wrong answer
CULTURAL – each club has 15 minutes to present an artistic and humorous performance in which it may reproduce any song with a mountain theme, a sketch and/or a poem.
Points awarded: 1,000 points. Penalties: depending on the marks received, in accordance with the SM (Ștafeta Munților) rules.
SURPRISE EVENT – if it is a surprise, then let it remain so until the moment it takes place.
At the Technical Briefing the organisers will present each event and its rules in detail. The organisers reserve the right to change the order of the events if this is required for objective reasons.
IMPORTANT:
For all compulsory events, the ȘTAFETA MUNȚILOR RULES, which you can find at www.stafetamuntilor.ro, must be strictly observed.
Tents will be pitched in the yard of the Petruța guesthouse, only under the guidance of the organisers. Cars will be parked ONLY in the place indicated by the organisers. Failure to follow the organisers' instructions may result in not being registered for the competition, so please be understanding and follow the instructions received to the letter.
There will be a single fire pit in the camp. Mountain Gendarmerie patrols will be present in the area and will penalise any breaches of the law. So please do not give them reasons to fine you!
The camping FEE is 5 lei/person, and the entrance fee to the Piatra Craiului National Park is 5 lei/person. The fees will be collected by the organiser at the start!
TRADITIONAL MEAL – on Saturday evening, our hosts can offer a traditional meal: Rucăr-style bulz (polenta with cheese) with Dâmbovicioara-style sarmale (cabbage rolls) and dessert, at a price of 35 lei / menu. If you would like it, please confirm the number of people by 3 July!
Those who want accommodation in the area can try Pensiunea Adina – tel: 0747.289.443
Compulsory equipment:
individual: trekking boots/trainers, rain cape, whistle, torch, fire source
team: compass, water bottle, first-aid kit and, very important: a camera or a phone with a camera.
To determine the winners of the Trophy, the scores of the best-placed teams in any 4 categories will be added together, cumulating the points they obtained in the events: Regularity, Orienteering and Theory Tests.
Confirmations and information:
Johnny – 0746.06.05.05
Kelly – 0723.256.244
Tourist attractions in the area:
The Rucăr–Bran Corridor, which offers a wonderful view of the Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Massifs.
The Mateiaș Mausoleum, erected in honour of the Nation's Heroes of the First World War (11 km from Câmpulung)
Nămăiești Monastery, carved into the rock in the 16th century (5 km from Câmpulung)
Negru Vodă Monastery in Câmpulung, built in 1215 by Alexandru Nicolae Basarab
The Râușor Dam on the Târgului River
Peștera Urșilor (the Bears' Cave) in the Cheile Mici ale Dâmboviței gorge (25 km from Câmpulung)
The Albeștii de Muscel palaeontological and geological reserve (15 km from Câmpulung)
The rock-hewn monastery at Corbi
The Vidraru Dam
PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
