Dear Poly-athletes and friends,

join us on

Saturday, February 23^rd

&

Sunday, February 24^th

2019

to explore Akkar's beautiful mountains and forests and enjoy the scenic views of Lebanon's white landscape.

Given the remoteness of the destination and the long driving distance (2.5 to 3 hours from Beirut), we will meet on Saturday, February 23rd evening in Qobayat village - Mar Doumit Monastery of the Carmelite Father where will have dinner and sleep in a shared dormitory using our own mattresses and sleeping bags.

Participants must ensure their own transportation from Beirut to Qobayat (possibility of carpooling; 4x4 cars recommended)

LEVEL:

!!! DIFFICULT !!!

>>> ONLINE REGISTRATION ON IHJOZ IS MANDATORY <<<

FEES PER PERSON:

50,000 LBP

• Including accommodation in a dormitory (using own mattresses and sleeping bags, dinner, and breakfast)
• Excluding snowshoes or skis rental, personal insurance

EQUIPMENT RENTAL:

Every participant is responsible for the rental, pick-up, and return, of his/her own snowshoes or back-country skis

PROGRAM:

Saturday, February 23rd

6:00 PM Meeting at Mar Doumit Monastery - Qobayat

8:00 PM Dinner at Mar Doumit Monastery - Qobayat

9:30 PM Sleeping in shared dormitories using our own mattresses and sleeping bags

Sunday, February 24th

7:00 AM Wake up & packing

7:30 AM Breakfast at Mar Doumit Monastery - Qobayat

8:00 AM Car transfer to the starting point (to be determined based on road conditions and snow cover)

8:45 AM Arrival to starting point and equipment preparation

9:00 AM Snowshoeing and back-country skiing

2:30 PM End of snowshoeing and back-country skiing

3:00 PM Return from Qobayat to Beirut

6:30 PM Arrival to Beirut

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

TRAIL LENGTH AND TYPE IS PRONE TO CHANGE &/or MODIFICATION BASED ON WEATHER & SNOW COVER CONDITIONS

Snowshoeing distance ~ 10 km; Elevation Gain ~ 800 m

Back-country skiing distance ~ 15 km; Elevation Gain ~ 1200 m

WHAT TO BRING?

• Mattress and sleeping bag (at least 5 degrees)
• Windbreaker / Gore-tex Jacket
• Waterproof / Gore-tex trousers
• Waterproof Hiking Shoes
• Hiking Poles
• 15 to 20 L backpack
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Hat, buff, beanie
• Water flask 1.5 L minimum
• First aid kit
• Survival blanket
• Headlamp
• Camping mug
• Extra clothes (including socks)
• Helmet for ski is mandatory

>>>REGISTRATION<<<

Please make sure to complete your online registration before Friday, February 22nd, 2019

Facebook confirmation is not taken into consideration

>>>DISCLAIMER<<<

Every participant assumes all possible risks and is responsible for his/her own safety and security. PolyLiban is not accountable for any damage or injury that may take place during this event.

FOR MORE INFO:

Please call

+961 3 70 965 816

+961 3 168 746

Email: info@polyliban.org

See you in Akkar

The ADPL team