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Title: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 05, 2012
Hi all...

It looks like Ni Wild will at some stage be going outside climbing with Rock & Ride...  but for some, to go staight outside to climb can be a little daunting.  This is just my thought... there are enough of us on the forum that have enough experience to belay, lead etc.. would anyone be interested in taking a Sunday to assist/gain experience at the Hot rock in Tollymore as a prelude to going outside? Its a brilliant opportunity to meet before venturing outside, and for some its (nearly) on our doorstep.

I know the majority will rule on the date if anyone is interested in doing this, but the only date im not available is Sunday 6th May.

LandyLiam has suggested that we may also tie climbing with doing a little archery or a wee hike up Lukes mountain?
Id be happy to spend the day at the wall though
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: LennyJ1 on April 05, 2012
I could be up for some wall time this sunday???
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 05, 2012
I could be up for some wall time this sunday???

Its closed this Sunday Lenny  :(
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: LennyJ1 on April 05, 2012
I was thinking outside ;)
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 05, 2012
ooooh id love too!!!!   but i have to take my kiddies to roll their eggs   ::) how about next Sunday?!!
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: LennyJ1 on April 05, 2012
I'll check my diary when I get home  :)
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Post by: Kayakgirl on April 05, 2012
Next Sunday might be good for me.
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 05, 2012
I rung them today and I've noted a few bits of information.

Weekly scheme (NOT RUNNING OVER EASTER):
Tuesday evenings
Instructor teaches free from 7pm to 9pm
Wall closes at 10pm
£5 entry
£5 for gear hire

Easter scheme (7/4/12 - 14/4/12):
Instructed lessons
Everyday day 2pm to 4:30pm
£15 for everything (gear hire + entry)

I'm thinking of having a go next week sometime if anyone is interested?
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: LandyLiam on April 05, 2012
I have 3 spare harnesses (and may be able to lay my hands on more) so that should save some people an extra fiver, you can get away with ordinary trainers and i have a few belay devices too. I'm working next week but sundays usually suit me.
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 06, 2012
Well, I'm free pretty much all of next week apart from Saturday (IIRC).  So should be free to go whenever. 

Might take a quick go for £15 to see how I fare outside of the eyes of NIWild.   ;D
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 06, 2012
Great! so Sunday the 15th it is then?   :)
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 06, 2012
Not unless something comes up between now and then, then yes.  What time at though? 
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 06, 2012
Not unless something comes up between now and then, then yes.  What time at though?

around lunch time is good for me..  if Sunday week's no good, im free most other Sundays with a bit of notice  :)
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: LandyLiam on April 06, 2012
sunday 15th good for me too
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Samm on April 06, 2012
sunday 15th good for me too

Me too!
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 06, 2012
Looking forward to it all.   :)
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Kayakgirl on April 06, 2012
And me!
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 13, 2012
Just bumping to see if anyone else is interested. 

I got a little more definitive information.  Gear hire is actually £3.50, which includes - shoes, harness and belay.  I'm pretty sure that you can hire this gear individually as well.

Is there any one going from NI-Wild with previous climbing experience?
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Kayakgirl on April 13, 2012
I'm starting from scratch!
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 13, 2012
I have none.  Apart from twice at Todd's Leap and their climbing wall, and I can assure you, whatever I learned that day, I have forgotten.   ;D
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 13, 2012
Just bumping to see if anyone else is interested. 

I got a little more definitive information.  Gear hire is actually £3.50, which includes - shoes, harness and belay.  I'm pretty sure that you can hire this gear individually as well.

Is there any one going from NI-Wild with previous climbing experience?

I'm no expert, but I do climb every week, so im confident enough i'll not drop anyone  ;D 
Has anybody have a time in mind yet? lunch time'ish would be good for me, but i'll go with the flow.
I started to make the raspberry ruffles for Sunday ... that should keep everyones sugar levels up :D
do try to eat a few banana before you go, they reduce latic acid and stops your hands from getting so sweaty, i'll take my chalk bag with me anyway :)


Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Kayakgirl on April 13, 2012
How much is it for entry?
Btw I can belay..
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 13, 2012
£5 entry I believe.  Shouldn't come to any more than £10 in total.  Could always ring to double check my calculations I suppose.
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 13, 2012
£5 entry I believe.  Shouldn't come to any more than £10 in total.  Could always ring to double check my calculations I suppose.

 You're right £5 entry or £3.50 if your MI member... does anyone fancy a wee drink after? Maghera Inn? Maginns?
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 13, 2012
Just bumping to see if anyone else is interested. 

I got a little more definitive information.  Gear hire is actually £3.50, which includes - shoes, harness and belay.  I'm pretty sure that you can hire this gear individually as well.

Is there any one going from NI-Wild with previous climbing experience?

I'm no expert, but I do climb every week, so im confident enough i'll not drop anyone  ;D 
Has anybody have a time in mind yet? lunch time'ish would be good for me, but i'll go with the flow.
I started to make the raspberry ruffles for Sunday ... that should keep everyones sugar levels up :D
do try to eat a few banana before you go, they reduce latic acid and stops your hands from getting so sweaty, i'll take my chalk bag with me anyway :)

Whatever time really.  I'm currently about 10 minutes up the road, so could be there anytime.  Though it's sounding like noon time for everyone is sounding best, so I'll come along at that time too.

AnnieAnne, I'll drop my number into your inbox in case you arrive, and haven't a clue who I am.

Also, to everyone, is it possible if I bring my girlfriend along, as she wants to have a crack at it too?

Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Samm on April 13, 2012
do try to eat a few banana before you go, they reduce latic acid and stops your hands from getting so sweaty, i'll take my chalk bag with me anyway :)

Anne, do you not have any other advice for everyone!!?!

I have some experience too.  Well enough not to drop anyone either!
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 14, 2012
do try to eat a few banana before you go, they reduce latic acid and stops your hands from getting so sweaty, i'll take my chalk bag with me anyway :)

Anne, do you not have any other advice for everyone!!?!

HA! Do you think its worth putting out there?!?? well... i thought it a pretty useful bit of information   ;)
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 14, 2012
Just bumping to see if anyone else is interested. 

I got a little more definitive information.  Gear hire is actually £3.50, which includes - shoes, harness and belay.  I'm pretty sure that you can hire this gear individually as well.

Is there any one going from NI-Wild with previous climbing experience?

I'm no expert, but I do climb every week, so im confident enough i'll not drop anyone  ;D 
Has anybody have a time in mind yet? lunch time'ish would be good for me, but i'll go with the flow.
I started to make the raspberry ruffles for Sunday ... that should keep everyones sugar levels up :D
do try to eat a few banana before you go, they reduce latic acid and stops your hands from getting so sweaty, i'll take my chalk bag with me anyway :)

Whatever time really.  I'm currently about 10 minutes up the road, so could be there anytime.  Though it's sounding like noon time for everyone is sounding best, so I'll come along at that time too.

AnnieAnne, I'll drop my number into your inbox in case you arrive, and haven't a clue who I am.

Also, to everyone, is it possible if I bring my girlfriend along, as she wants to have a crack at it too?

The more the merrier Pudd!  :) I would advise to hire the equipment, the rock shoes will give you a better grip than gutties
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 14, 2012
I'm pretty sure I'll do that to be honest.   :)

Was watching videos on how to Belay last night.  So at least have some foundation to work on. 
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Samm on April 14, 2012
So, how does 1:30 suit everyone?
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore? Sunday 15/4/12 @ 1.30pm
Post by: LandyLiam on April 14, 2012
1.30pm sounds good, time to get a big sunday dinner in me before i go, bananas of course  ;D
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 14, 2012
See you all then  :)
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Samm on April 15, 2012
Thanks to all who went climbing today. Needed a nice relaxed session to get my head straight again. And a special thanks to Anne for the raspberry ruffles and Hannah for the flying saucers :)
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Lisa on April 15, 2012
Thanks to all who went climbing today. Needed a nice relaxed session to get my head straight again. And a special thanks to Anne for the raspberry ruffles and Hannah for the flying saucers :)
Couldn't agree more  :)

I also would like to thank Sinead, Anne, Liam, Hannah and Paul for a great day!

Cannot wait to go again!

Sinead; I hope you got to Sainsburys in time!  ;)

Oh and Anne...Could you give me the recipe, to those delicious ruffles! So much better than the shop bought ones!

Thanks again everyone. Take care!

 ;D


Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 15, 2012
Great wee day! we should maybe think about making it a monthly/bi-monthly thing? apart from that i'll use any excuse to go, so if anyone is free on Sundays, give me a shout and ill go  :D

lisa i'll forward you on the details  :)
Samm... did you get anything nice??  :)

Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Samm on April 15, 2012
Great wee day! we should maybe think about making it a monthly/bi-monthly thing?

I was thinking the same thing after I left. I know my diary is quite full, but I could do Sunday 13th or 27th May. Does that suit anyone else?

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Samm... did you get anything nice??  :)

I'm fairly sure nobody needs to know the contents of my weekly shop! Suffice to say I won't starve this week!!
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: LandyLiam on April 15, 2012
i can't think that far ahead !
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Pudd on April 15, 2012
Definitely had a great day guys.  So thank you for that.  Was nice to finally put a face to a name AnnieAnne and Samm. 

Also, thanks all for teaching Lisa and I the basics.  :)  I definitely won't forget them in a hurry.  I'm thinking of going again tomorrow night as I'm pretty sure it'll be a while before I'm able to again!

But to AnnieAnne's comment about going monthly/bimonthly.  I'm all up for that, just as long as it falls into place with my schedule and if I have the money (we all know I'm going to buy a harness and shoes next time I get paid  :P) then, it's a yes from me!

Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: LandyLiam on April 17, 2012
some pics of our wee climbing session

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2012/P1140779Small.jpg)
does my bum look big in this


(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2012/P1140813Small.jpg)
annieanne on the wall


(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2012/P1140808Small.jpg)
lisa belaying pudd, annieanne belaying samm
Title: Re: NI Wild Climbing in Tollymore?
Post by: Are we there yet? on April 18, 2012
None of you completing the overhang??
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Post by: LandyLiam on April 18, 2012
shame on hannah for not getting a shot of that, will just have to do it again  ;D