"It's not advisable to drink too much strong liquors while climbing in the Alps. If, however, you are going to fall over a cliff, it's advisable to be thoroughly intoxicated when you do so. - Anonymous English alpinist"
Events
Sunday November 16, 2008
Start: 14/11/2008
| Mountain Skills Weekend | Time: Arrive in the hut on Friday night, around 7pm (ish) |  |
| IMC Hut | Equipment: Discovery Series No. 56 map, (laminated), Compass, (Silva type), Headtorch, Hiking Gear, Gear for IMC Hut | |
| November 14th - 16th | ||
| Mountain Skills courses are a set of courses covering the basics of becoming independant and competent on Irish Hills. Mountain Skills 1 covers: map reading, navigation using a compass and pacing in a mountain setting. Mountain Skills 2 is a little more advanced and covers steep ground work and night navigation. The Mountain Skills scheme is explained in mouthwatering detail in the training section. Each course costs €80. | ||
Start: 16/11/2008 10:00
This Sunday's hike will take place from the Wicklow Gap across Turlough Hill, over to Conavalla and then down to Glenmalure. This hike is an excellent opportunity to test your navigational skills if you have not already signed up for Mountain Skills as we will attempt to find Lough Firrib and Art's Cross on our way. These are notoriously difficult to find. Indeed, one can be 10 metres away from Lough Firrib on a perfectly clear day and still not see it. Remember to wrap up well with fleeces, boots and waterproofs.
Meeting Points 10 o'clock at Earlsfort Terrace and 10.15 at Jury's Montrose
Friday November 21, 2008
Start: 21/11/2008
Sign up this Tuesday / Thursday!
We're hosting an intercollegiate meet in the IMC hut, Nov 21-23rd! Last year it was held by QUB and great craic so it's our turn this year. It's a chance to meet, hike, climb and drink with people from university clubs from around the country. The plan is to head down Friday night, then depending on the weather go climbing / hiking / bouldering.
We'll have copies of all the maps, topos, and guides of the area for everyone to get the most out of the area so if you've never been, or a Glendo veteran, it's going to be a great weekend.
All you need is food, beer, a sleeping bag and mat, and money for the pub and hut. There's room for camping too.
More details to follow. Spread word to the other clubs, read about it in the forum here!
Saturday November 22, 2008
Sign up this Tuesday / Thursday!
We're hosting an intercollegiate meet in the IMC hut, Nov 21-23rd! Last year it was held by QUB and great craic so it's our turn this year. It's a chance to meet, hike, climb and drink with people from university clubs from around the country. The plan is to head down Friday night, then depending on the weather go climbing / hiking / bouldering.
We'll have copies of all the maps, topos, and guides of the area for everyone to get the most out of the area so if you've never been, or a Glendo veteran, it's going to be a great weekend.
All you need is food, beer, a sleeping bag and mat, and money for the pub and hut. There's room for camping too.
More details to follow. Spread word to the other clubs, read about it in the forum here!
Sunday November 23, 2008
Start: 21/11/2008
Sign up this Tuesday / Thursday!
We're hosting an intercollegiate meet in the IMC hut, Nov 21-23rd! Last year it was held by QUB and great craic so it's our turn this year. It's a chance to meet, hike, climb and drink with people from university clubs from around the country. The plan is to head down Friday night, then depending on the weather go climbing / hiking / bouldering.
We'll have copies of all the maps, topos, and guides of the area for everyone to get the most out of the area so if you've never been, or a Glendo veteran, it's going to be a great weekend.
All you need is food, beer, a sleeping bag and mat, and money for the pub and hut. There's room for camping too.
More details to follow. Spread word to the other clubs, read about it in the forum here!
