In the heart of the Middle East, Jordan is a country placed in the middle of two worlds, that of sedentary peoples and that of nomadic peoples. A land of passage between Africa and Asia, between the West and the East, a land full of ancient testimonies, this country offers visitors, as well as the great desert spaces of astonishing beauty, also excellent sites of historical interest, first of all Petra. Necessary passage of our climbing trip, the pink city of the desert is the marvelous expression of the double beauty of the natural environment modified by man, chiselled by the Nabatei people. It will be an unforgettable excursion that will allow us to discover what remains of this lost civilization.
The road will continue towards the Rum desert, gateway to the great desert of Arabia. It will be the base camp for the rest of the trip. Where we will not renounce to the ascent of Jabel Rum, the highest peak of the massif. The company of Bedouins, the true kings of the desert, will allow us to discover fantastic hidden corners and climb on magnificent pinnacles carved by the wind, where the sunset gives spectacular lights and a unique experience in the world..
One of the rest days will give us a view at Aquaba that, overlooking the Red Sea, offers one of the richest and most fascinating backdrops for scuba divers. On the way back, a must stop at the Dead Sea to experience the feeling of swimming / floating in the sea saltier in the world.
It should be noted that despite the Middle East being one of the most troubled regions in the world, Jordan is a reference point because of its political stability.
Program
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1st Day
Departure from Italy (flight to Amman )
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2nd Day
Transfer to Petra, overnight in hotel.
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3rd Day
Visit to Petra and - in the evening - tranfer to Rum.
Overnight in Bedouins' houses.
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4th Day-5-6-7
Climbing days in the desert of Rum.
Overnight in Bedouins' houses.
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8th Day
Rest day, visit to Aquaba and - in the evening - return to Rum.
Overnight in Bedouins' houses.
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9th Day-10-11
Climbing days in the desert of Rum.
Overnight in Bedouins' houses.
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1st Day2
Return to Amman, travel alont the Kings' Route and break for a bath in the Dead Sea
Overnight in Hotel, Amman.
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1st Day3
Return to Italy.
To get an idea of the places you can look at the
photo gallery of our travel in 2011.
Meeting point
Fiumicino Airport in Rome the day of departure.
Directly in Amman for those who do not fly from Rome.
Return: The evening of the last day.
Equipment
- Passeport
- Driving licence
- Bag with padlock (60lt. about)
- Backpack 35 lt max
Technical Equipment
- Harness
- Climbing shoes
- 3 locking carabiners
- 1 descender
- Daisy chains or accessory 8mm cord 1.5m long
- Kevlar lanyard for self-locking
TECHNICAL GEARS FOR A POSSIBLE AUTONOMOUS ROPE TEAM
- n°. 4 single (60 cm) runners
- n°. 1 stitch plate + n° 1 descender belay devices
- n°. 10 quickdraws
- n°. 4 nonlocking carabiners
- n°. 1 stopper set (wired nuts)
- friends (spring-loaded camming devices) n°.0.75, n°.1, n°.2 (Camalot sizes)
(partially made available by the organization)
Clothing to wear
- T-shirt in breathable or cotton fiber
- Cotton sweatshirt
- Climbing pants in schoeller or cotton
- Sneakers
Inside the travel bag
- Buff/Foulard
- T-shirt in cotton at your discretion
- Cotton sweatshirt and a light pile
- windstopper or a fleece sweater
- Waterproof jacket (ex: Gore-tex, pac-lite, conduit…)
- Travel pants
- A pair of shorts
- Cotton socks at your discretion
- Underpants at your discretion
- Bathing suit
- Sunglasses
- 1 pair of leather work gloves
- Sacco a pelo
- Case with toothbrush and toothpaste, bar of soap
- Paper tissues and toilette paper
- Headlamp with charged batteries
- Multi-purpose pocket knife
- Camera, spare rolls and batteries
- Energy bars
- Candies
- 1 book
- PERSONAL PHARMACY:
- compeed + elasto
- 2 /3 boxes of chewable aspirin
- nutritional supplements
Included
- organization
- guide's fee
- guide's expenses (room and board)
- common use materials.
If the minimum number of participants will be not reached, the shares will be proportionally increased unless the event will be canceled.
NOT Included
- drinks
- meals
- half-board in the hotel
- hire of personal material
Anything not specified in the issue "Included".
A common fund will be set up for board and lodging in refugees or small hotels.
In case of modification of the itinerary due to causes external to the organization (adverse weather conditions, technical level of the participants, etc.) the unforeseen expenses will be debited to the participants.
Registration deadline
15gg before departure.
Registrations are accepted upon payment of a deposit equal to 25% of the participation fee. The final payment is due 7 days before the start of the activity.
Useful informations
- Bibliography:
“Treks and Climbing in Wadi Rum Jordan”
Tony Howard.
For informations and registration:
