FAQ
What and where is KisGeri?
Kisgeri is a climbing festival held in the Hungarian "Kis-Gerecse" quarry.
How do I get there? Where do I park?
With car from Budapest:
M1 highway(requires vignette) > Zsámbék > Szomor > Tarján > Tardos and then towards Süttő. After passing Bikolpuszta turn right after the bridge. Left from the red line on the map. Continue on the road in the forest until the parking which will be on the right side. (Marked as P on the map) Leave the car at the parking lot.
After this, continue your journey on foot. From the road, turn right into the forest and on the National blue trail. After continuing around 800m uphill on the trail you will pass a small hut sized rock on your left. After passing, turn right to cross a ditch and continue uphill on a small hill. You will reach the Anonymus-wall. (On the map: blue line)
The center of the festival will be at the Illúzió-wall.
GPS 47.6895166 18.4932166
How about ridesharing?
We suggest if you have a car with free space to share it with others and advertise this in the facebook event. Similarly, if you don’t have a car, ask for a seat in the facebook event.
When will the program start and end?
You are welcome to join us from Friday afternoon. We ask the competitors participating in the 24 hour format to arrive by 16:30. The competition will start at 18:00 on Friday and will end at 18:00 Saturday. We would like it if you could stay for the party on Saturday evening. On Sunday at 10:00 we will start packing everything.
When will the competition start?
The competition starts at 18:00.
For the competitors of the 24h format this is the only starting time. You can start registering from 16:00 and by the latest arrive at 16:30.
The 12h and 6h format competitors can arrive later but the competition ends at Saturday 18:00 for everyone.
What does your admission fee entail?
With the admission fee, you can participate in the competition, you will get a route map, goodie bag, and based on your chosen competition format meals as well.
The admission is completed, when we receive your admission fee. You can send the money here:
Name: Viktor Zichó
IBAN: HU98 1040 3631 5052 6889 5068 1005
Message: Your team name and KisGeri 24 2023
When is the admission deadline?
May 26th.
Is there a possibility for admission on the spot?
Unfortunately no.
Who will be awarded?
The first 3 competitors will be awarded in each format.
What should I know about the 6 hour format?
The rules of the 6 hour format can be found HERE.
In the 6 hour format, you can participate in a team of 2. You can collect your points for 6 hours from your start. You can decide when you start from Friday 18:00 to Saturday 12:00.
What should I know about the 12 hour format?
The rules of the 12 hour format can be found HERE.
In the 12 hour format, you can participate in a team of 2. You have 12 hours to collect your points. You have a flexible start as well, and you can take a break which won’t count towards your 12 hours. The organizers have to be notified about the start and the end of your break. Of course you can take a rest in your 12 hour climbing too, but this will count towards that.
What should I know about the 24 hour format?
The rules of the 24 hour format can be found HERE.
In the 24 hour format, you can participate in a team of 2. It’s up to you how much you climb and how much you rest or participate in various activities.
How do teams get points?
You can get the full amount of points via lead climbing only. You do not get the points if you fall, sit in or hold on to quickdraws. If you climb via toprope you get half the points. If you climb trad you get 2x the points. Check for these routes on your scoresheet. During the night on Saturday there will be a timeslot where you get triple points. The organizers will announce this at the briefing. You can get extra points via dressing and climbing in costume, slackline, highline, Bring Sally up challenge and other challenges during the day.
How do you calculate the points for each route?
The points for each route is quadrupled based on the difficulty of the route in the UIAA scale and multiplied by the length (in meter). We give more info for enrolled teams about the points.
Who will give you the score?
Since this is a friendly competition, you will keep the score yourself. We believe that you will be fair and correct with this.
What is the Bring Sally Up challenge?
The Bring Sally Up challenge is a push up challenge where you have to do push ups, and keep yourself in position for the song titled Flower by Moby. It is only 30 push ups, but it is not easy! You should try it to collect some extra points.
What is the slackline?
A strip of webbing fixed above the ground by 0.5-1m between two trees where you can try your balance skills. If you can cross one of these your team will get extra points.
What is a highline?
The big brother of slackline. Narrower (2.5cm) webbing and fixed above much higher. You can try this with a harness on. It will be in the 23 carat section at 30m high. Everyone can try it and you can get extra points with it too.
Can I participate in the festival without competing?
Yes, you are welcome to join us! You can participate for a 6000 HUF admission which will cover your meals on Saturday. Without this we cannot guarantee any services/meals.
What other activities will take place beside the competition?
You can climb outside of the competition, try slackline and highline, the Bring Sally Up challenge and other challenges.
Can I climb without climbing equipment?
Yes! There will be some equipment for testing that you can try for some deposit.
Will there be rock climbing training?
Yes, so don’t stay home if you are a beginner. During Saturday there will be basic rock climbing training with an instructor. The price of the workshop is 3000 HUF.
Where can I sleep during the festival?
The quarry and the surrounding area is a nature conservation. Please don’t litter and cause harm to the flora and fauna. You can only fix tents in the appointed locations. Bivouac and hammock are allowed anywhere with the exception of the walls. Bring your own camping equipment.
If you are not a dirtbag climber there is also a possibility to sleep in this tourist hotel in a castle:
Serédi-castle. The price for this is 10 000 HUF/night which has to be paid to the castle’s caretaker.
Can I go home to sleep during the festival?
We advise you to always stay there, but if that is not possible you can choose otherwise. It’s important to know that you cannot ride in your car on the forest route between 20:00 and 5:00.
What kind of meal possibilities will be at the festival?
If you are a competitor, then:
24 hour: Friday dinner, 3x on Saturday and Sunday morning.
12 hour: 3x on Saturday
6 hour: Saturday lunch and dinner.
If you register to participate: 3x on Saturday.
If you don’t register we can’t provide meals.
During the festival there will be unlimited drinking water and a drink bar too. We try to minimize the waste so please bring reusable cups.
Will there be medical assistance?
Yes.
How about electricity?
Yes, we will have solar panels and to charge around 10 phones at the same time. If possible please bring a power bank.
What about hygiene?
You can use the clean water tank to wash yourself, but please don’t use much as this is also for drinking and cooking.
There will be mobile toilets during the festival.
How is the trash collected?
There will be a separate collection for the trash. Please use the designated points for this. Please don’t throw it away and keep the area clean as we would like to organize the festival next year too!
Thank you!
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