Dear mountain-loving friends, we have the great pleasure of inviting you to take part in Stage III of ȘTAFETA MUNȚILOR (the Mountain Relay) 2017, organised by Zimbrul Carpatin Pitești!
As every year, we have prepared for you a competition with engaging and demanding events, because you do need to feel that you are at a competition. This year we will take you up only to 2,393 m, right onto Păpușa Peak.
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: 7–9 July 2017
Venue: Iezer-Păpușa Mountains, the Cabana Voina area, Lerești commune, Argeș County.
Access routes:
- national road 73: Pitești – Câmpulung – Brașov
those coming from Brașov will turn right at the entrance to Câmpulung, towards Lerești commune / Cabana Voina. Access is on a 20 km asphalt road.
those coming from Pitești will turn left at the exit from Câmpulung, towards Lerești commune / Cabana Voina. Access is on a 20 km asphalt road.
Competition categories:
Children: teams of 3 people, at least one adult and, compulsorily, at least one child aged 13 or under.
Juniors: teams of 3 members, 14–20 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, 7 July: 8:00 – 22:00 Reception of participants
22:30 Technical briefing with all team captains
24:00 Lights out
Saturday, 8 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, 9 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 1,300 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 Păpușa Peak, 2,393 m, so good physical fitness is a necessary condition. The route is as spectacular as it is demanding.
The FASTEST ascent of Păpușa 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.
CROSS TRAIL – an individual event, contested in two categories: Junior men and women up to 20 years old, Senior men and women over 20 years old. Scored in accordance with the SM rules.
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.
There is NO mobile phone signal in the camp area! There are a few spots where a relatively weak signal can be picked up.
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 meadow in front of Cabana Voina, on both banks, but only under the guidance of the organisers. Toilets for competitors are on the ground floor of Cabana Voina. Please be civilised!
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. The fee will be collected by the organiser!
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
Public transport:
Câmpulung can be reached by bus and train.
From Câmpulung there are minibuses (maxi-taxis) that will take you to Lerești or even to Cabana Voina if you are at least 6 people. The minibuses leave from Câmpulung bus station!
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!
