CROATIA - DALMATIA - BIG WALL SPEED CLIMBING 2007

in Paklenica National Park, 27.4.-1.5.2007

Croatia - Dalmatia- National Park Paklenica

The Big Wall Speed Climbing is a unique climbing competition that has taken place in Velika Paklenica canyon since 2000. Along with this unusual climbing discipline the 8th International Climbers' Meeting "Big Wall Speed Climbing – PAKLENICA 2007." will include numerous lectures, slides and power point shows "big wall" climbing, also the climbing gear fair. The meeting will last from April 27th till May 1st, 2007.

Terms: Only people over 18 years of age can compete
Every registered team can consist of either two male of female members
Organizer provides 3 half-boards for the competitors (travel costs and accommodation of companions are not covered by organizer)
Teams are obliged to send (or bring with them) statements that they participate on they own responsibility
Teams confirm date of arrival and departure so the reservations can be made in time
Registrations will be accepted till March 1st, 2007.
Number of teams per category in the finals is limited to 5 teams

Competition Rules: Only teams consisted of two members can participate
The time measurement starts when the first climber starts leading, and stops at the moment when the second climber reaches the end of the route
Teams are starting every 10 minutes
Use of helmet is obligatory
Team members have to alternate the lead position during the climb
Simultaneous climbing is forbidden
The climbers have to use all bolts in the route

For more information,
please contact on e-mail: prezentacija@paklenica.hr ;
phone: +385/23/369-155 ; fax: +385/23/359-133

www.paklenica.hr