How do we choose the right route? What do we put in our backpack? How do we check the weather, and what do we do if the plan needs to change along the way?
On the next day of the Anii Drumeției Summer School, we head out onto the hills of Rășinari for an educational hike where we will learn, step by step, how to properly prepare for an outing in nature. Our goal is not simply to complete a route, but to understand what decisions we need to make before setting off and during the hike so that the entire experience takes place safely.
We will talk about choosing a route according to the group’s level, checking the forecast and potential risks in the terrain, calculating hiking time and preparing an alternative plan. We will discover what equipment is needed depending on the season and duration of the hike, how to organise our water and food, and why spare clothing, a headlamp, an emergency blanket or a first aid kit should never be missing from our backpack.
An important part of the workshop will be dedicated to navigation. We will learn how to prepare a map and a GPS route for offline use, how to check our position in the field and why we should not rely exclusively on our phone when we are in the mountains.
We will also discuss unexpected situations: what we do if someone gets injured, if the weather changes or if the route can no longer be continued safely. The principle of the day is simple: it is not only about reaching the destination, but also about knowing why we chose the route, how we prepared for it and when it is time to change the plan.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
At 09:10, at the Cimitir bus stop, in the direction of Rășinari.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Area: The hills of Rășinari
Type of activity: hike + practical hiking preparation workshop
Activity duration: approximately 5–6 hours
Route difficulty: Easy
Age: 8–14 years
WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
- How to choose and properly plan a route;
- How to check the weather and risks in the terrain;
- How to adapt the route to the level of the entire group;
- What equipment we need to carry in our backpack;
- How equipment differs depending on the season and duration of the hike;
- How to organise our water and food;
- How to use GPS and offline maps;
- How to prepare a Plan B and escape routes;
- What to do if someone gets injured or conditions change;
- Why the rule “we set off together and return together” is essential in the mountains.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Hiking boots or shoes with good grip;
- Hiking trousers;
- Technical T-shirt;
- Light jacket;
- Rain protection;
- Backpack;
- Water – minimum 1–1.5 litres, adjusted according to the temperature and route;
- Snack or packed lunch;
- Charged phone;
- Spare clothing, kept in a waterproof bag.
Collective safety and first aid equipment can be provided by the guide.
COSTS
Participation in the activity is free of charge, as part of the Anii Drumeției Summer School.
Transportation will be by public transport, and the cost of the tickets will be covered by the participants. The exact transportation cost will be communicated to parents after the place has been confirmed and the WhatsApp group has been created.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participation is only possible with prior registration, by completing the dedicated form.
Places are limited to 12 children, and participation will be confirmed in the order of registration – the first 12 children registered.
After participation is confirmed, parents will be invited to a WhatsApp group, where they will receive all information regarding the activity, including details about transportation, equipment and schedule.
GUIDE
Claudia Popelca – national tour guide
Contact: 0758 357 245
ANII DRUMEȚIEI SUMMER SCHOOL
A series of hikes and workshops where the mountains and nature become the most beautiful classroom. We learn directly on the trail, alongside guides, about nature, orientation, safety, history and all those things that help us become more curious, better prepared and more responsible hikers.
At #6, we learn that a successful hike begins long before the first step on the trail.
Note: The organisers reserve the right to modify the programme or route depending on weather conditions and participant safety.
By registering their child for this activity, the parent or legal representative declares that the child is fit to participate in outdoor activities and gives consent for photographs to be taken and used for the purpose of promoting the “Anii Drumeției” Programme.
The “Anii Drumeției” Programme is initiated and funded by the Sibiu County Council, in collaboration with the Sibiu County Tourism Association, with the aim of promoting hiking, outdoor education and ecotourism-specific activities in Sibiu County.
