BIGPACK 2013—The Peak Quest Project is now launched

    Whether it's a mountain at 500 meters or 8,000 meters, in the heart of every climber, there is a place they dream of conquering. Perhaps past climbing experiences have left brilliant memories, or maybe they are still searching for the next goal to pursue. The peaks stand tall in that distant horizon where dreams lead, Summits after summit—let us carry on our tenacity and bravery among the mountain ranges.

The “Peak Quest” Project — Exploration in Mongolia
    Climbing new peaks, exploring new territories, reaching new summits… perhaps even undiscovered mountains await. From May 4 to May 19, Yann Delevaux (岩·德力霍斯), International Marketing Director of BIGPACK, will lead his exploration team to the Altai Mountains on the border of western Mongolia, China, and Russia for skiing and mountaineering. In this remote, glacier-covered, snow-laden, and scarcely populated region, they will climb the central massif of Tavan Bogd in Mongolia, including Friendship Peak—the country’s highest peak at 4,374 meters—as well as explore the lesser-known, rarely-trodden peaks surrounding Friendship Peak.
    The “Peak Quest” project officially begins now.

    The German premium outdoor brand BIGPACK, from the perspective of climbers, has launched its 2013 “Peak Quest” initiative. BIGPACK has invited international climbing teams to seek out and explore unknown peaks in remote and rugged mountain ranges across Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. It has also introduced online submission campaigns for Chinese outdoor professionals and enthusiasts: “Find My Peak” and “Traces of the Peak Quest.”

 “Find My Peak” Plan Selection
    On the exclusive BIGPACK 2013 “Peak Quest · Find My Peak” platform, participants can submit their individual or team’s feasible outdoor travel plans (which must include a summit attempt) for the period from May to September 2013. BIGPACK will select one outstanding climbing plan each month, providing full equipment and travel support to help participants realize their climbing dreams.

Plan Requirements:
1) Submitted plans must be real and feasible outdoor climbing plans for the individual or team;
2) The plan must be feasible and safe, clearly describing the destination, route, summit plan, team introduction (photos + text), itinerary, etc., in concise language;
3) It must be ensured that the team members possess extensive mountaineering knowledge and have completed all necessary safety procedures;
4) All textual and visual materials used in the plan must be properly credited to avoid copyright issues.

Selection Announcement —
The best climbing plan of the month will be selected on the 15th of the following month;
For example: The best climbing expedition plan of May will be announced on June 15.

 “Traces of the Peak Quest” Travelogue Selection
    No matter how high it is, everyone has their own “summit” in their heart. The “Traces of the Peak Quest” travelogue selection is based on this theme. Details for participation are as follows:
How to Participate:
On the exclusive BIGPACK 2013 “Peak Quest · Traces of the Peak Quest” platform, submit your or your team’s exciting peak-climbing travelogue. One outstanding climbing travelogue will be selected each month, and the winner will receive BIGPACK gear products to encourage the spirit of exploration among outdoor climbing enthusiasts.

Travelogue Requirements::
1) Submitted travelogues must be real peak-climbing stories of the individual or team, and must include both text and photos;
2) The climbing experience described in the travelogue must have taken place after January 1, 2000;
3) Previously awarded works from other competitions are not eligible; if discovered by fellow climbers or judges, the entry will be disqualified from awards but may still be displayed for appreciation;
4) All textual and visual materials used in the travelogue must be properly credited to avoid copyright disputes;
5) The content of the published travelogue must not contain pornography or violence and must not violate relevant national laws and regulations.

Selection Announcement:

The most popular climbing travelogue of the month will be selected on the 15th of the following month;
For example: The most popular peak-climbing travelogue of May will be selected and announced on June 15.

"Peak Quest" Annual Awards:
All participants who submitted peak-climbing plans or travelogues are eligible to compete for the "Peak Quest Annual Best Award." After careful selection by BIGPACK, three participants will be chosen as the final winners and will receive the BIGPACK "Peak Quest" Annual Grand Prize.

Specific Individual Awards:
1) Best Peak Quest Breakthrough Award: The most compelling peak-climbing experience that represents either "breaking through oneself or others."
2) Best Peak Quest Visual Award: The most unforgettable documentary-style peak-climbing imagery, capturing "every moment."
3) Best Peak Quest Female Award: The resilient yet graceful female climber who embodies the charm of the mountains.

Award Announcement:
To be announced on December 15, 2013, on the official BIGPACK website, official WeChat, official Weibo, Tmall, and the event’s dedicated platform.

Notes:
BIGPACK retains the right to use all plans uploaded by participants.
Participants or teams that receive equipment sponsorship from BIGPACK must sign the BIGPACK Product Sponsorship Agreement.
(The final interpretation rights of this event belong to the BIGPACK brand.)