SummitX

SummitX Culture Manifesto

SummitX is a community of people who share a passion for mountains, responsibility, personal experience, and honest knowledge exchange. We strive to create a calm, respectful, and engaging environment where you can discuss routes, safety, technique, people, and meaningful topics without unnecessary noise.

1. Core Principles

  1. Respect is the foundation of communication. We discuss ideas and experiences, not judge participants.

  2. Calm tone. Write in a way that makes the other person comfortable continuing the conversation.

  3. Equality of experience. Beginners and experienced climbers have equal rights to ask questions, give advice, and share opinions.

  4. Honesty and clarity. If you can — share your experience; if you're unsure — ask for clarification.

2. What We Encourage

  • Helpful, accurate answers.
  • Personal stories that provide context.
  • Reasonable debates without trying to "win."
  • Kind corrections of mistakes.
  • Willingness to help when you know the solution.
  • Genuine interest in others' experiences.

3. What We Discourage

  • Harshness, sarcasm, aggression.
  • Superiority, dismissiveness, condescending tone.
  • Fanaticism and absolutism (technical, ideological, or "spiritual").
  • Trolling and provocations.
  • Veering into topics that provoke conflicts (politics, religious disputes).

If a member systematically disrupts the atmosphere, moderators will intervene.

4. How to Communicate Effectively

  • Write to the point, but not dryly.
  • Explain your position briefly and clearly.
  • If you criticize — do so respectfully and offer alternatives.
  • If a question is unclear — ask for clarification rather than assume.
  • Don't be afraid to say "I don't know" — that's normal.

5. Moderation

Moderation at SummitX is about maintaining a calm, productive atmosphere. We don't restrict opinions as long as a respectful tone is maintained. If a conflict arises, moderators help resolve it properly or steer it in a constructive direction.

6. For New Members

  • Write a few words about yourself — it helps start conversations.
  • Don't hesitate to ask questions: everyone has their own path in the mountains.
  • If you'd like — share a brief story or experience — it helps you feel the community's atmosphere.

7. Summary

SummitX is a space where calm dialogue, experience, responsibility, and respect for people are valued. If you want to discuss mountains honestly, without harshness and excessive formality, you'll feel right at home here.