Summary

Hiking in the West Carpathian Mountains is a highly popular outdoor activity involving thousands of people every year. Due to its attractiveness and relatively low entry level, the difficulty of hiking is often underestimated. Hike Smart aims to promote safety in hiking activities in the West Carpathian Mountains by increasing relevant competences and expertise. Increase competence in organizing hikes in different terrains and high mountains through the exchange of good practices during the international training and knowledge to ensure safety in hiking in various scenarios, different weathers weather conditions, trails, levels of group preparedness. You’ll also connect and share memorable moments with other young people from various European countries.

Participant Profile

  • Resident or citizen from country: Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Portugal.

  • Optimal Age range: 16+ years old

  • He likes outdoor activities and likes to meet new adventures.

  • Fully available to participate throughout the duration of the whole program.

  • No prior experience is required, but a basic level of physical fitness is necessary.

  • Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University).

Location

  • We will be hosted by Hotel Trio. Accommodation offers double rooms and suites. Participants will be assigned to individual rooms on the spot. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared for us by a cook, directly at the accommodation. Lunch will be prepared by each person for themselves from purchased food.

Hiking

The High Tatras (Vysoké Tatry) is an iconic mountain range in Slovakia. Picture lush forests, waterfalls and rocky paths leading to pristine alpine lakes with scenic mountain views. The High Tatras, having 29 peaks over 2,500 metres AMSL are, with the Southern Carpathians, the only mountain ranges with an alpine character and habitats in the entire 1,200 kilometres length of the Carpathian Mountains system. The highest peak is Gerlachovský štít, at 2,655 metres. Hiking in the High Tatras is an excellent way to explore mountain hiking.

Useful information

  • Participation costs: There are no participation costs. Accommodation and sixs daily meals are funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. To avoid last-minute cancelations, participants who are selected are required to pay a 30 € deposit to confirm their participation. The money is sent back after the activity.

  • Travel: The 25th and the 30th of August are designated travel days. Participants will use bus, train, or shared car transportation to travel. Once participants are selected, project coordinators will collaborate on developing a travel itinerary.

  • What to bring: Identification card or passport, towel, hiking shoes, comfortable clothes based on the weather forecast, sunscreen, sunglasses, reusable water bottle(s), small backpack (15-20 l) to carry food, water, and personal items during the hikes.
  • Health & Insurance: We do not organize insurance for our participants. If they wish to have coverage, participants must arrange insurance for themselves. However, we ask all participants to bring their European Health Insurance Cards, which can be used if they need hospital care.
  • Terms & Conditions: Refer to e29.eu/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.

  • Q&A: Have doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels (Instagram or Facebook).

  • Note: We made some changes to our application portal. Even if you already created an account, you might need to click “Sign up now”, validate your email, and create a password. All your previous data will be synchronized through your email address.

How to Take Part?

Sign in to your account or if you don’t have one sign up now and apply.

Deadline to apply: 09.08.2024

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