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Masterclass: School of Outdoors, at Mt. Parnassos

Activity ID : 2819

Easy

1 day 4 hours 15 minutes

May, Oct

Minimum participation limit 4 years

English, Greek

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Activity Description

We invite you to an educational two-day excursion on the legendary Parnassos!

Masterclass - Living in nature is a first acquaintance with outdoor activities and camping in a forest environment. The aim of the program is for the participants to learn to camp in nature, while at the same time they will enjoy the contact with the unique mountain forest environment of Parnassos.

Under the guidance of our experienced guide, on the first day they will enjoy an introductory hike, learn to choose the right camping spot, set up a tent and organize themselves properly to spend a pleasant night in the countryside.

The next breakfast is dedicated to nature play for adults and children! Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at tree climbing and archery!

It is addressed to families and groups of all age groups who want to learn to move in nature safely and to acquire basic skills so that they can enjoy their overnight excursions in the countryside.

Participants learn how to camp in nature and will enjoy outdoor activities
Ideal two days for families and groups

Subject:

Theoretical courses

Use of hiking equipment, preparation - maintenance of clothing and equipment
Setting up a tent
Use of map and compass - route planning - use of GPS, orientation without map
Excursion weather forecast, meteorological report study, understanding of natural elements
Good practices in the mountains and nature - prejudices & SOS
Mountain diet
Geological data of Parnassos
The traditions of the shepherds

Practical lessons

Choosing the right camping spot and setting up a mountaineering tent
We will cook our dinner mountaineering!
Familiarity with the natural environment

Instructor: George Korodimos

Degree of Difficulty: 1

Prerequisites:

Basic physical condition, you do not need to have previous experience, suitable for children (7 years +)

Our program:

Meeting time: 13:45 pm
Meeting Point: Mikro Kafe - Dimitriadis in Livadi Arachova - Main road Arachova - Eptalofou

DAY 1:

Hiking on a local path in the forest 2 km to the campsite (Elevation 1150 - 1300m, Soft forest ground). Setting up scenes - Theoretical lesson - discussion. Dinner preparation & lunch. Everyone will carry their personal backpack. The tents, sleeping bags - carry mat, cooking materials & activities can be transported by our vehicle directly to the campsite.

13:45: Meeting in Livadi Arachova - Dokano area
14:00 -16: 00: Hiking on a local path in the forest
16:00 - 17:00: Setting up tents
17:00 - 19:00: Theoretical lesson - discussion
19:00 - 21:00: Preparation of dinner & lunch

DAY 2:

Tree climbing, archery - accessible to all we provide all the materials., Close to the campsite. Return hiking same as first day hiking in reverse.

Participation fee:

80 € / person
70 € / person for children aged 4-16 years

Included

• Instructor

• Hiking Nordic walking - tree-climbing and archery equipment

• Possibility of transporting tents and carry mat by vehicle at the campsite

• First day: Dinner in the countryside (spaghetti with red sauce and cheese, cucumber, olives, bread, seasonal fruit, water)

• Pots, gas stove, disposable glasses / cups, cutlery

• VAT 24%

Not included

• Transfer to the meeting point on Parnassos

• Clothing - mountaineering boots - sleeping bag - backpack

• First day: First day lunch (we suggest you have eaten before the meeting), snack

• Second day: Breakfast - lunch - snack

• Accident insurance

Do nοt forget

• Closed hiking shoes

• Sporty comfortable clothing: long pants and a blouse with long sleeves.

• Waterproof jacket

• Sleeping bag - mountaineering pillow (optional)

• Hat

• Sun protection - mosquito repellent lotion

• Personal hygiene items

• Flashlight

• Small bag for your personal waste

• Medium backpack for your personal items

• Hermit crab with water 1lt.

• Food: Your breakfast (we offer coffee and tea) - Energy Snacks such as cereal bars, pastries, nuts, fresh fruit (banana, apple, orange, tangerine…), dried fruits, nuts, etc.

• Personal pharmacy - prescription drugs

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.

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