Russell Sports - Hiking & Camping Kornet El Sawda
Russell Sports - Hiking & Camping Kornet El Sawda
Like every year we will be hiking the highest peak in Lebanon but this time it will be with a snowy twist.
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July 2019
Kornet El Sawda القرنة السوداء (Black Peak) 🇱🇧 the highest peak in Lebanon and Levant Area (3,088m alt.)
Total trip distance 29.1 Km
Departure altitude 2,035m
Campsite altitude 2,655m
Elevation gain 1,053m
Max slope incline 44%
SATURDAY:
Gathering will be at the Cedars Ski Slopes base parking lot on Saturday at 3:30 PM (2,035m alt.)
️Hike departure at 4:30 PM and sunset gazing on the way up (3h uphill hike time for 3.5 Km ~ Hard Level)
Camp site at "La Pique des Dames" chair lift arrival station, bonfire, soft music, stargazing (2,655m alt.)
SUNDAY:
Summit hike departure at 8:30 AM (5h hike time for 15 Km ~ Medium Level)
This event is very technical, some conditions on Saturday's hike are tricky and might be hard for some people
Major and strict requirements should be followed as below:
1- Hiking shoes (mid or high) No running / lifestyle shoes
2- Hiking pants or shorts / leggings, jeans not recommended
3- Light t-shirts and jacket during the day, winter jackets for the night, it will get cold after sunset
4- Hat, Sunglasses
5- Sun screen protection cream
6- Hiking backpack (minimum capacity of 40 liters to fit all the needed stuff), max load of 14Kg to preserve your back, don't carrying stuff with your hands, be as light as possible
7- Make the right calculations of food and water to cover your 24h -> Dinner, breakfast, lunch (Canned foods, energy bars, dry fruits) make sure to stay hydrated
8- Double layer tent and thick sleeping bag (Temperature might reach below 5 degrees at night)
9- Personal First Aid kit
Event fees 20$ per person
Including: Guide, goodies bag, photos, bonfire, certificate
Tickets available on location or www.ihjoz.com
!!! Reservation is a must !!!
Get a 25% discount voucher from The North Face Store Beirut Souks with every ticket purchase, sponsored by Mike Sport
Gear rental available with The Outdoor Guru
Fill the below form for attendance and confirmation
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Call or Whatsapp for booking and info
Charbel Aoun 70 854 904
Andreo Zghaib 03 353 771
Russell Sports Team
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