Ireland 7 Summits Challenge^TM

The Code of Practice sets out guidelines to ensure that the potential negative effects of the Ireland 7 summit Challenge are minimised.

Specific National 7 Summit Challenge Guidelines

• We will highly respect everyone’s background gender and ethnicity and everyone will be treated equally.
• We uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards violence, harassment
• (physical, verbal, or sexual), and disrespect towards fellow hikers, team members, or local communities.
• There will be a capped number of hikers per category:
  -Standard route
  -Intermediate route
  -Advanced route
• You maybe advised on your group ability, take no offence its for your own safety and enjoyment.
• We implement a strict 7 leave no trace programme. Information will be provided to participants on the environmental and land management sensitivities of the areas they will be visiting. We will give participants guidance on how to mitigate their impact as much as possible.
• Individual mountain behaviour and site-specific codes of conduct will be followed.
• We will always minimise our disturbance and adverse impact on locals and seasonal farmers, giving consideration to the timing of the event.
• In camp settlement areas, arrival and departure will be agreed upon in advance.
• Strict access and parking locations will be identified, avoiding congestion and the blocking of narrow roads.
• In accordance with Irish Mountaineering guidelines, no dogs are allowed on any of our Ireland 7 Summits hikes.