Meeting Time:7:00
Completion Time: 19:00
Difficulty Level: Advanced
Trip Type:Hiking
The East Ramon trail is a legendary trail that crosses the Israeli desert from the plateaus of the high Negev and down into the Arava Valley, passing through magnificent peaks, deep canyons and diverse landscapes.
We will have a logistics jeep carrying our gear, allowing us to hike with a light day packs during the trek.
TO COMPLETE THIS TREK YOU MUST BE ABLE TO HIKE 20+ KM PER DAY ON A CHALLENGING TERRAIN. THIS TREK IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINERS.
TRIP PLAN:
Thursday 28th: Meet up at Mitzpe Ramon, camping outside of town.
Guide
Transport from Mitzpe Ramon to the starting point of the trail
Logistics team bringing our gear to camp
Transport from the end point back to Mitzpe Ramon (optional)
Wood for fire in the evening
Water refill
Gas stoves for cooking
Coffee
Transport, arrival to Mitzpe Ramon and back from Sapir (reachable by public transport)
Gear
Food
Water for the first day of hiking
Transport, arrival to Mitzpe Ramon and back from Sapir (reachable by public transport)
Gear
Food
Water for the first day of hiking
Meet up in Mitzpe Ramon on Thursday night (or possibly Friday morning if you are arriving by car)
Meet our logistics team and load the jeep at 7:00.
Drive to the trail starting point.
Meet our logistics team on the campground on Friday evening.
End of the trek on Saturday evening in Sapir (public transport is available from there)
Drive back to Mitzpe Ramon (for those who left their car there)
Water for the first day
Good shoes for mountain walking
Day pack
A bag for carrying all the gear you don’t need for hiking
Food for the duration of the trek
Sleeping mat
Sleeping bag
Tent (optional)
Warm clothes for the night
Light source
Sun protection (a hat, sunscreen)
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* This trip requires sturdy shoes (no flip flops) suited for rocky terrain. Participants will remain off the trail should their footwear not be suited for the terrain.
* 4 Litres of water per person + hat + sunscreen
* Each participant is responsible for his or her own personal security and health.
REFUND, CANCELATION & TRIP-ADJUSTMENT POLICY
*** Included in the price of the ticket is a non-refundable deposit fee. This fee is 50 NIS
*** Full refund including deposit fee will be issued upon request no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled start time.
*** Partial refunds will be issued no later than 3 days prior to the trip (50 NIS fee not refunded)
*** No refunds will be issued within 72 hours of the scheduled trip
*** Should a participant request a refund within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time, a full refund can be specially issued if that ticket will be purchased by another participant or someone on the Finjan waiting list.
*** Full refund will be issued should the trip be cancelled or postponed for any reason at the discretion of the trek leader(s).
*** The trek leader(s) has the right to change the location of the trip prior to or throughout the trip based on weather conditions without issuing a refund to participants.
*** The trek leader(s) have full discretion in not allowing a participant to fulfil the trek based on certain health considerations and or lack of proper footwear/water.
*** Price includes fully licensed guides and outdoor specialists, and lots of coffee! Price does NOT include food and other beverages
This trip is part of the Hiking in Israel community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingInIsrael/