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Gates OF FIRE XVII
May 14 – May 18 2025
Mountain Pines Campground, PA
Welcome to Gates of Fire XVII!!!
A multi-day immersive foam fighting campout experience where fantasy meets reality! Gates of Fire is a live-action role-playing game (LARP) where participants unleash their personas in medieval style combat! This premier spring campout is proudly hosted by Gestiguiste in the gorgeous mountains of Champion, Pennsylvania!!!
Building upon past events and attendee feedback, we continuously strive to improve your event experience. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks to the Mountain Pines staff, our volunteers, and most importantly you!
For further enlightenment and to enrich thine understanding, I beseech thee, scroll down with purpose and resolve. Therein lies more knowledge to sway thy heart and mind towards our noble cause. 📜✨
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Extra Activity Information :
- Assassins Tournament Rules
- Children’s Activities
- Highlander Tournament Rules
- Mongolian Wrestling
- Arts and Science Competition
- Garb Competition
Event Schedule
Hearken, noble traveler, and mark well the decree of passage into our most illustrious gathering!
Shouldst thou choose to grace our realm upon the day of Saturday, a most modest tribute of $35 shall secure thine entry. For the young squires and budding maidens, those of tender years betwixt 3 and 14, but $15 is required to grant them leave to revel in the wonders of our festal halls.
Yet, shouldst thou desire to partake in the merriment ere the sun rises upon Saturday, know this: each preceding day demands an additional $5 to uphold the splendor of our court. Thus, a most devoted adventurer arriving upon the dawn of Tuesday shall render unto the stewards $55, while a youthful aspirant of 3 to 14 years shall tender $35 in kind.
Come forth, gallant souls, and let not the weight of coin deter thee, for boundless adventure and untold glory doth await thee in our hallowed lands!
Cost of Attendance
| Age | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Adult 15+ | $55 | $50 | $45 | $40 | $35 |
| Child 3-14 Years | $35 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 |
Events and Activities
| Time Slot | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 10:00 – 12:00pm | Kids Putt Putt | Weapons Check, Movie | Weapons Check, | Little Tikes Foam Fighting Tournament, Weapons Check A&S Drop Off |
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| 12:00 – 1:00pm | Spot Check | New Player Orientation | New Player Orientation | New Player Orientation A&S begins |
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| 1:00 – 4:00pm | Staff / Merchant Arrival | Pick Up Fights | Mugball, Capture The Flag, King of the Hill | 2.5 Holy Points, Castle Siege, Sheep Battle Coat of Arms Contest |
Boom-Boom, Bridge Push, Goal Touch A&S pickup |
| 5:00 – 6:00pm | Early arrival | Feast Starts at 5pm | |||
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Camp Setup Starts | Blue Weapon Tournament | Weapon & Shield Tournament | Feast ends at 7pm | |
| 7:00 – 8:00pm | No Planned Activities | Red Weapon, Archery Tournament | War God Tournament, 2-Warrior Team | Awards and Raffle | |
| 8:00 – 9:00pm | Grog Ceremony 9-11pm | Garb Competition, Mongolian Wrestling | Talent Show | ||
| 9:00 – 10:00pm | Blue & Brew Qualifier | Blue & Brew Qualifier | GTG 29th Bday Party, Blue & Brew Finale | ||
| 10:00 – 11:00pm | Knights’ Ceremonies | Generals’ Ceremony |
| Legend | Troll | Battle Field | Town Center | Club House |
“Thank you for a great day, this was my first time to Gates and I will be there next year.”
– Shawn Arrick Riley
“I had an amazing time. Everyone fought tirelessly and hard on the other team, and I know I kept telling you guys on the field that you’re my favorites .. but I wanted to say it here. Fighting you all was a total blast and I love you for it.”
– Catia Achillea
“Thank you for a wonderful event.”
– Josh Heni
“Home safe, got back a little after 3. Gonna pass out, had an amazing time as always.”
– Marissa Kystune Alexander
Location
Mountain Pines Campground in Champion PA offers water/electric tent sites, 50 amp full RV hook-ups, deluxe and primitive cabin rentals. They have onsite propane and gasoline, two dump stations, golf cart rentals, and a store with limited items. They are home to the largest outdoor swimming pool in the state of Pennsylvania! You can also enjoy a game of 18-hole mini golf, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, gaga ball, jump pad and more.
Mountain Pines Campground
1662 Indian Creek Valley Rd
Champion, PA 15662
VENUE
| 0. Mountain Pines Office/ Troll | 1. Gates of Fire Troll Cabin |
| 2. Medic Cabin | 3. Towne Square: Stage, Bar, Merchants, Fire Pit and more! |
| 4a. Main Camping Area. (Water, Electricity, Grills, Fire Rings, Concrete Pads) | 4b. Primitive Camping Area (Fire Rings Only) |
| 4c. Limited Camping Area | 4d. Feral Forrest – New Primitive Camping Area! |
| 4e. RV/ Quiet Camping Area (Only available by request) | 5. Weapon Check Pavilion |
| 6. Fighting Field ( Day and Night) | 7, 7B Parking Areas Available |
| 8. Bath House and Dumpster | 9. Club House |
Timing: Attendees may begin arriving on Tuesday at 5pm. Attendees are expected to depart by Sunday 12:00pm.
Merchants: Merchants should talk to land grab first, then setup in the area marked as #3 on the map. The campground requires that all merchants have insurance. This offers a layer of protection for everyone.
Medics / Security: Medics and Security will be available in areas 0, 1 and 2.
Pets: No pets are allowed. (Excluding service animals)
Waivers: All attendees are required to have a waiver. Waivers for minors must have a notarized signature of a legal guardian. There must also be an adult onsite who will always be responsible for each minor.
Tag Check: All attendees are expected to always display their tag, including every entrance to and exit from the site.
Driving: The speed limit is 5 MPH. Please be respectful of other drivers, golf carts and pedestrians.
Parking: Only park in areas 7, 7B and other designated parking areas. (i.e. Not in camp, on street…) Do not block other vehicles.
Camping:
⦁ Areas 3 and 4 have Water, Electricity, Grills, Fire Rings, Concrete Pads.
⦁ Area 4B and 4D are primitive camping areas. (Fires Rings Only)
⦁ Area 4C is a limited camping area. (Only use if directed by event staff)
⦁ Area 4E is for RV or Quiet Camping. Coordinate with campground and event. Only Available by Request.
Fire and Firewood:
⦁ Fire rings / pits may be used in designated areas. Extra firewood available from the campground office. (Area 0)
Quiet Time: Quiet time is from Midnight – 8am. This means no loud noises, singing, drumming, etc.
Feast Menu: Meatballs, Fried Chicken, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Rigatoni w/Sauce, Corn, Dinner Rolls, Carrots, Broccoli, Cookies, Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Water
Prohibited: Fireworks, firearms, shooting unpadded arrows and other things you know you shouldn’t do.