Mission, Vision, Code of Conduct

SummitX Mission/ Vision/ Code of Conduct

SummitX is an annual, year long event in which entrants are required to achieve a minimum number of vertical meters by reaching the summits of a number of pre-selected peaks within one specific  year,  in order to qualify for a medal of recognition. 

Vision

SummitX is a Mountain initiative for mountain enthusiasts whether they choose hiking, mountain biking, 4x4 or off-road/ quad bikes as their discipline. Access to the mountain will determine which disciplines are permitted per site. 

We welcome people from all walks of life and practice tolerance for every person's beliefs or choice of lifestyle. We celebrate the biodiversity of our Mountain regions as well as the diversity of the people in our beautiful country. We aspire to cultivate a deep appreciation for mountains and create awareness of the importance of preserving mountain ecosystems. We observe and celebrate International Mountain Day annually, on 11 December. 

Code of Conduct

• Mountain Goats SummitX practices religious and cultural tolerance and welcomes diversity. Any person(s) that impede(s) another person's right to practice his/her chosen lifestyle/ culture/ religion or discriminate against any person based on their race, culture, religion or lifestyle will not be tolerated and may face immediate expulsion. 

• Alcohol consumption will no longer be permitted on the trails due to the risk of injury as a result of impaired judgment. Participants are, however, free to consume alcoholic beverages after an event. 

• Wreckless behaviour or any other behaviour that can damage the reputation of SummitX by association, will not be tolerated whatsoever. 

• No littering! 

• No marketing of trails or sharing of trail information by any participant to any person or group outside the initiative is tolerated or permitted. This excludes sharing of original Mountain Goat posts on social media from the existing pages. This is encouraged.

•  All information, maps and contacts remain the intellectual property of Hayibo Marketing and Hayibo Marketing reserves all rights to market and advertise SummitX

• No participant or visitor is permitted to be interviewed by the media about SummitX without prior permission from the event organiser. 

• No self-promotion or promotion of outside groups or initiatives are permitted without written permission from the event organiser. This includes the display of flags, branded apparel or any marketing material. Interested parties are welcome to contact the event organiser about sponsorship opportunities. 

• Hayibo Marketing and SummitX reserves the right to cancel an entry or issue a banning order if this Code of Conduct is breached. In the case of severe misconduct that causes financial harm SummitX into disrepute, legal action will be taken.