Post by: admin on August 10, 2009
The 2011 Iplod Thread is Here : http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1739.0
Updated 4th Apr
I've been contacted and asked if any of us would like to volunteer to help with the iPlod in June. I don't have full details yet but we will be meeting in Newcastle at 7pm, Friday for something to eat and a briefing then 3 teams will be bused to the entry points. Team A will be leaving from the Trassy pitching at Hares Gap and team B/C from Bloody Bridge pitching at The Bog of Donard and The Castles. Checkpoints need established by 11pm. Each team will be accompanied by a comms dude. Each team will have a list of the groups coming through which they will check as they arrive - once the runners are all through then the teams can sleep until the morning. Runners should all be by Hares Gap by 3am and The Bog by 5am. The teams need to meet up and be at their pickup point (probably Bloody Bridge) to be bussed to breakfast by 9am-ish. At this point marshalls can either leave or hang around to help and as far as I know there will likely be a dinner and a camp spot at Tollymore when the race finishes on Saturday evening.
Final details are still being ironed out and I'll keep updating this post. There's no limit to the number of people that can come and help and we may supply more checkpoints if we have more people. Obviously if you want to help you need to be able to stay up most of the night, be fit enough to walk the Brandy Pad and own gear suitable for a night on the hill in whatever conditions the Mournes experience on the night.
The easiest plan is to get at least 3 people with a bit of experience who will lead each team - volunteers please contact me.
Also, can anyone that is interested and has first aid certificates of any sort please let me know.
iPlod Info:
http://www.action.org.uk/get_involved/iplod (http://www.action.org.uk/get_involved/iplod)
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Basically, I got caught up with the N. Ireland Iplod this year and there was shortage of boys and girls prepared to man check points i.e. wander off into the Mournes on a Friday evening to a designated point...wild camp...register teams through on the Friday night/Saturday...wander off...all in the name of charity...
We could have done with extra teams at the Donard Saddle, Donard Peak, Bog of Donard/top of the bloody bridge path......any interest?
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Join the ultimate endurance challenge - this walk is not for the faint hearted or ill-prepared. iPLOD challenges you to complete the gruelling 50km route we have designed for you in the magical Mountains of Mourne.
To make your challenge even more interesting you will begin your mega hike at midnight. iPLOD will probably push you further than you’ve ever been pushed before and just as you reach your physical limits we will throw in a few extra mental challenges to test you even further.
Whether you are a seasoned trail walker or just up for the experience of a big challenge then this is the event for you. iPLOD is all about your individual determination to get through, and getting through it is all about teamwork. Don’t miss out on the ultimate endurance challenge be a part of iPLOD.
Our endurance walkers will be helping to stop suffering in children. Every tough mile completed takes us closer to achieving our mission: to treat sick babies and tackle premature birth, to make life better for children with disabilities, and to target a group of rare diseases that together severely affect many forgotten children.
Teams can consist of 3-6 walkers, and one support driver. All will need guts and determination to take on the great outdoors. Team work will be an essential ingredient and you will need to keep each other motivated to get through the long night and the next day.
I think it sounds like a great idea - like an excuse to wild camp while helping a charity.
Current Marshalls
J
666_Pack
MG1
Matthewrblack
MikeD
Dowser
Chuck
AndyD
Post by: MG1 on August 10, 2009
Post by: 666_pack on August 10, 2009
Post by: chris on August 11, 2009
Post by: RedLeader on August 12, 2009
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 24, 2009
That makes 5 now ;)
Post by: ulsterwalker on August 24, 2009
Post by: RedLeader on August 24, 2009
I'd definately consider it as long as they don't frown on me bringing as much beer as i can carry :D
I detect a whiff of competition there ::)
Post by: ulsterwalker on August 24, 2009
It will be full going up and empty coming down. Either that or a couple of recce trips to dump them in a safe place would have to take place, but that would never work. I'd either drink a couple once I'd reached the hiding place, or forget exactly where it was!
Post by: Wolf_Larson on August 25, 2009
I'd definately consider it as long as they don't frown on me bringing as much beer as i can carry :D
LOL we can lighted the load on the way up ;D
Post by: admin on October 21, 2009
It sounds like a blast and is for a good cause so is well worth the effort. Who's in!
Post by: 666_pack on October 21, 2009
Post by: RedLeader on October 21, 2009
Post by: MG1 on October 29, 2009
Post by: admin on March 04, 2010
Just a reminder that we need to firm up plans and numbers for this.
Post by: MG1 on March 05, 2010
Post by: admin on April 04, 2010
Can anyone who wants to lead a team or that has a first aid certificate of any sort please contact me.
Post by: Matthew on April 04, 2010
Matthew
Post by: MikeD on April 06, 2010
Post by: Matthew on April 20, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on April 20, 2010
Is there any more information or plans for this event yet?
Post by: RedLeader on May 24, 2010
Me
666_Pack
MG1
Chris
Matthewrblack
MikeD
Dowser
Chuck
AndyD
Any other takers?
Post by: ulsterwalker on May 24, 2010
Post by: ChuckMcB on May 24, 2010
Any other takers?Count me in.
ps. some chatter here (http://www.action.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?id=725) from the folks taking part.
Post by: RedLeader on May 24, 2010
Any other takers?Count me in.
ps. some chatter here (http://www.action.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?id=725) from the folks taking part.
Nice one.
You might have to change me to a maybe for this :( Working saturday morning at the minute and I'm trying to weigh up whether the drive down for the night is worth it ??? I might end up turning up as a bit of a last minute thing but for the time being you'd be best on not really counting me. Unfortunately my weekend's belong to B&Q Hollywood for the time being :(
No probs.
Post by: Matthew on May 24, 2010
Matthew
Post by: Simon Barry on May 25, 2010
Jonno told me to join NI Wild as its all my fault ::)
I am a member of another forum..as is Jonno...and I was a marshal for the 2009 Iplod where we identified we needed a touch more help. Then AMR asked me to be Safety Officer for Iplod 2010.
Thing is, I live just north of Liverpool so I should have said....nah...but as my forehead is tattooed with MUG I said yes...and got hold of Jonno...who got hold of you guys...so many thanks in advance!
Iplod 2010 is much larger than 2009 and has 25 teams (about 125 challengers) this year. Not sure much that means it will raise...but do some arithmetic and its a lot!
The plan - briefly - at the moment is
Friday evening - 7 or 7-30, we meet in a hotel in Newcastle (think it's the Slieve Donard) for a light bite and a briefing. 8pm ish, minibus(s) leave the Slieve Donard and take teams out - drop offs at Trassey for those teams heading up the Trassey to Hares Gap, drop off for Bloody Bridge for teams heading to Bog of Donard and The Castles. You will be accompanied by a mobile marshal team headed up by a guy called Tim Robson...who has to make sure you are all happy campers, before telling me you are ready for invaders.
If we have enough of you, we would like to put in other checkpoints....Donard Summit anyone?
10-30 ish Mobile 2 (me and another guy) will shoot up Trassey to Hares Gap.
Midnight. Event starts with an orienteering section with first challengers expected at Hares about 2. Each Checkpoint will have a list of teams/challengers which needs to be checked as they go through. Last challenger through Hares at..err...3?
After that...depends what you want to do.
We will have a BBQ breakfast at Silent Valley...so you will need to get back to your drop off point for...? to be picked up, bussed round to Silent Valley and then back to the hotel for your cars.
There is a dinner Saturday night (I need to know who is going) - its informal - so if you want to be around to give a hand Saturday daytime...great. If you want to go home...fine...if you want to have some me time in the Mournes...thats cool.
Just a big thanks for all....without marshalls, Iplod wouldnt happen
Post by: Matthew on May 25, 2010
Matthew
Post by: Scribble on May 25, 2010
Post by: Simon Barry on May 26, 2010
Post by: 666_pack on May 26, 2010
Hi All,
Jonno told me to join NI Wild as its all my fault ::)
I am a member of another forum..as is Jonno...and I was a marshal for the 2009 Iplod where we identified we needed a touch more help. Then AMR asked me to be Safety Officer for Iplod 2010.
Thing is, I live just north of Liverpool so I should have said....nah...but as my forehead is tattooed with MUG I said yes...and got hold of Jonno...who got hold of you guys...so many thanks in advance!
Iplod 2010 is much larger than 2009 and has 25 teams (about 125 challengers) this year. Not sure much that means it will raise...but do some arithmetic and its a lot!
The plan - briefly - at the moment is
Friday evening - 7 or 7-30, we meet in a hotel in Newcastle (think it's the Slieve Donard) for a light bite and a briefing. 8pm ish, minibus(s) leave the Slieve Donard and take teams out - drop offs at Trassey for those teams heading up the Trassey to Hares Gap, drop off for Bloody Bridge for teams heading to Bog of Donard and The Castles. You will be accompanied by a mobile marshal team headed up by a guy called Tim Robson...who has to make sure you are all happy campers, before telling me you are ready for invaders.
If we have enough of you, we would like to put in other checkpoints....Donard Summit anyone?
10-30 ish Mobile 2 (me and another guy) will shoot up Trassey to Hares Gap.
Midnight. Event starts with an orienteering section with first challengers expected at Hares about 2. Each Checkpoint will have a list of teams/challengers which needs to be checked as they go through. Last challenger through Hares at..err...3?
After that...depends what you want to do.
We will have a BBQ breakfast at Silent Valley...so you will need to get back to your drop off point for...? to be picked up, bussed round to Silent Valley and then back to the hotel for your cars.
There is a dinner Saturday night (I need to know who is going) - its informal - so if you want to be around to give a hand Saturday daytime...great. If you want to go home...fine...if you want to have some me time in the Mournes...thats cool.
Just a big thanks for all....without marshalls, Iplod wouldnt happen
I'll take first dibs on the summit ;D
Post by: ChuckMcB on May 26, 2010
While I'm hoping for a hot and dry summers night, with no wind....What are folks thoughts about keeping warm 'til the wee small hours (esp: if it's chucking it down)? Will a couple of fire bricks/a camp fire with a couple of tarps for shelter keep each group going until the last challengers make it through? Perhaps a four person bothy bag for each group? A three person tent/couple of two man tents? Or do our own thing (ie. own bivvy/tent) and then 'regroup' at 2am?
Post by: RedLeader on May 27, 2010
One thing that is going to make this different from any other wild camp I've done is that we'll have to be up until at least 3am (read: 3/4/5am).../me puts on my Captain Obvious head on: it's gonna get cold up there...I don't know about you guys but when I'm out, once the eating is over, it's into the bivvy bag/tent to keep warm/sleep.
While I'm hoping for a hot and dry summers night, with no wind....What are folks thoughts about keeping warm 'til the wee small hours (esp: if it's chucking it down)? Will a couple of fire bricks/a camp fire with a couple of tarps for shelter keep each group going until the last challengers make it through? Perhaps a four person bothy bag for each group? A three person tent/couple of two man tents? Or do our own thing (ie. own bivvy/tent) and then 'regroup' at 2am?
Post by: chris on May 27, 2010
No problem staying up untill 3 infact we do some of our best work at 3am! ;)
Post by: Matthew on May 27, 2010
It's probably best organised with each group as to how many tents would be needed etc. Usually we all bring a tent or bivvy each but sharing wouldn't be an issue.
That to me would be the most sensible idea. I'm going to go light for this one and try out some new kit before my South American adventure.
Any word on the groups yet?
If its not too annoying ill take the Hares Gap direction!!!
Post by: RedLeader on May 27, 2010
It's probably best organised with each group as to how many tents would be needed etc. Usually we all bring a tent or bivvy each but sharing wouldn't be an issue.
That to me would be the most sensible idea. I'm going to go light for this one and try out some new kit before my South American adventure.
Any word on the groups yet?
If its not too annoying ill take the Hares Gap direction!!!
Post by: ChuckMcB on May 27, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on May 27, 2010
Thanks guys, perhaps I was being a bit over cautious.
Post by: Matthew on May 27, 2010
Don't forget that the Hares Gap actually has the longest walk as we're all meeting at Bloody Bridge the next morning so whoever is there will have to walk across and down early on Sat ::) Bog of Donard will have the shortest walk (but the latest finish - talk about not hobsons choice ;))ooh scrap that the lol i was of the impression that there were two drops one at trassey and the other at bloody bridge?It's probably best organised with each group as to how many tents would be needed etc. Usually we all bring a tent or bivvy each but sharing wouldn't be an issue.
That to me would be the most sensible idea. I'm going to go light for this one and try out some new kit before my South American adventure.
Any word on the groups yet?
If its not too annoying ill take the Hares Gap direction!!!
"8pm ish, minibus(s) leave the Slieve Donard and take teams out - drop offs at Trassey for those teams heading up the Trassey to Hares Gap, drop off for Bloody Bridge for teams heading to Bog of Donard and The Castles. "
Post by: RedLeader on May 27, 2010
Don't forget that the Hares Gap actually has the longest walk as we're all meeting at Bloody Bridge the next morning so whoever is there will have to walk across and down early on Sat ::) Bog of Donard will have the shortest walk (but the latest finish - talk about not hobsons choice ;))ooh scrap that the lol i was of the impression that there were two drops one at trassey and the other at bloody bridge?It's probably best organised with each group as to how many tents would be needed etc. Usually we all bring a tent or bivvy each but sharing wouldn't be an issue.
That to me would be the most sensible idea. I'm going to go light for this one and try out some new kit before my South American adventure.
Any word on the groups yet?
If its not too annoying ill take the Hares Gap direction!!!
"8pm ish, minibus(s) leave the Slieve Donard and take teams out - drop offs at Trassey for those teams heading up the Trassey to Hares Gap, drop off for Bloody Bridge for teams heading to Bog of Donard and The Castles. "
Post by: Matthew on May 27, 2010
Post by: ChuckMcB on May 27, 2010
Post by: chris on May 27, 2010
Post by: Simon Barry on May 28, 2010
The hotel we are meeting at is the Burrendale, not The Donard
Shelter - something is a must - at least a bothy bag, but a tent would be a touch more comfortable since you could be there for up to 7 hours. Bothy bags are great for a few hours...but not much fun when you actually want to be horizontal - that said, if someone wants to trial lightweight gear and a different way of doing things, go for it.
If it all goes pear shaped, I am sure all your best buddies will be full of sympathy and be fighting as to who will open their tent to let you in first. Maybe - or is this just a reflection on my friends?
Pickups. If you want a pickup at Trassey and Bloody Bridge, we can do that. What would be kind of handy is if a couple supported Tim Robson by helping sweep through from Hares to Bloody Bridge, if only to tell straggling teams to get a shift on, they are between you and breakfast
;) If you all sweep through - thats fine too.
I am hoping it wont get too chilly - last year (when I ran the Bog of Donard and Loughshannagh checkpoints) I just slipped a belay jacket on and was fine. If the weather is really poor, it will be surprising if Donard Summit will be used - but we will need to "staff" the Brandy Pad a bit more heavily. Swings and roundabouts.
Camp fire. well...if it is hoolying and chucking down, no harm to you, a fire wont be much use. And if it is a nice still clear summers night (do they exist) you'll be visible from Mars...
A pocket rocket and 200 PG Tips T bags seems the trick to me.
Post by: RedLeader on May 28, 2010
Just to mess things up.....
The hotel we are meeting at is the Burrendale, not The Donard
Shelter - something is a must - at least a bothy bag, but a tent would be a touch more comfortable since you could be there for up to 7 hours. Bothy bags are great for a few hours...but not much fun when you actually want to be horizontal - that said, if someone wants to trial lightweight gear and a different way of doing things, go for it.
If it all goes pear shaped, I am sure all your best buddies will be full of sympathy and be fighting as to who will open their tent to let you in first. Maybe - or is this just a reflection on my friends?
Pickups. If you want a pickup at Trassey and Bloody Bridge, we can do that. What would be kind of handy is if a couple supported Tim Robson by helping sweep through from Hares to Bloody Bridge, if only to tell straggling teams to get a shift on, they are between you and breakfast
;) If you all sweep through - thats fine too.
I am hoping it wont get too chilly - last year (when I ran the Bog of Donard and Loughshannagh checkpoints) I just slipped a belay jacket on and was fine. If the weather is really poor, it will be surprising if Donard Summit will be used - but we will need to "staff" the Brandy Pad a bit more heavily. Swings and roundabouts.
Camp fire. well...if it is hoolying and chucking down, no harm to you, a fire wont be much use. And if it is a nice still clear summers night (do they exist) you'll be visible from Mars...
A pocket rocket and 200 PG Tips T bags seems the trick to me.
Post by: Simon Barry on May 28, 2010
Breakfast opens at 6-30am for us - so you want to be down at Bloody Bridge at 6...ish..depending.
Its a bit fluid, depending on the conditions but they wont close the kitchen till we all get in.
Certainly I will be very worried if those who want to be off the hill arent wrapping themselves round breakfast by 7/7-30 ish, if only because it will screw up the timings for later in the day and we will have to lift and shift slow challengers.
Post by: Matthew on May 29, 2010
Pickups. If you want a pickup at Trassey and Bloody Bridge, we can do that. What would be kind of handy is if a couple supported Tim Robson by helping sweep through from Hares to Bloody Bridge, if only to tell straggling teams to get a shift on, they are between you and breakfast
;) If you all sweep through - thats fine too.
I would be a fan of the Trassey pickup. Has anyone given a thought to groups or anything as yet?
Post by: MG1 on May 29, 2010
Post by: Simon Barry on May 29, 2010
A hike all the way down to the Silent Valley car park (including the section on the road down the waterside)...or a trundle to Trassey or Bloody Bridge road heads and a nice cumfy minibus?
Post by: chris on June 04, 2010
Post by: Simon Barry on June 05, 2010
Post by: chris on June 05, 2010
Post by: Simon Barry on June 05, 2010
On the other hand....more stew for the rest of us ::)
Post by: RedLeader on June 07, 2010
Afraid its a no go, we're loosing 3 to the new store so will be understaffed for a few days while the transition happens.
Post by: Scribble on June 07, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on June 07, 2010
(We'll be selecting the teams on Wednesday this week.)
Post by: MikeD on June 07, 2010
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 07, 2010
Like J, if the weather's mild, it will be tarp and bivvy bag for me, my Pro Action Hike is light enough to bring along as well, if someone wants to borrow it feel free.
I'll stick my 2 man Vango beta 250 in the car, if it looks like it's turning very nasty that can come along instead of/as well as the above.
Post by: Matthew on June 07, 2010
Any news with teams and team locations yet?
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 08, 2010
Any news with teams and team locations yet?
(We'll be selecting the teams on Wednesday this week.)
I suspect it will depend on who's still talking to who after an evening tramping around Meelmore in the rain tonight ;D
Post by: RedLeader on June 08, 2010
Any news with teams and team locations yet?(We'll be selecting the teams on Wednesday this week.)
I suspect it will depend on who's still talking to who after an evening tramping around Meelmore ;D
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 08, 2010
That being the case I may need to up my game a little: get a really sharp edge on my Dora the Explorer (http://www.vogue-ltd.com/images/products/Dora-The-Explorer-Cutlery-Set.jpg) knife....and put a splash of port in my 'Blueberry Burst' herbal tea. Would this (http://glamguns.com/mylittleponycarbine.html) be too much?
Post by: RedLeader on June 08, 2010
Post by: 666_pack on June 08, 2010
is this available in titanium? ::)
Post by: chris on June 08, 2010
(http://www.vogue-ltd.com/images/products/Dora-The-Explorer-Cutlery-Set.jpg)
is this available in titanium? ::)
I can only dream...
Post by: RedLeader on June 08, 2010
(http://www.vogue-ltd.com/images/products/Dora-The-Explorer-Cutlery-Set.jpg)
is this available in titanium? ::)
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 08, 2010
is this available in titanium? ::)Not that I can tell...let's get the BackPackingLight.co.uk product development team on the case. Perhaps we'll get a box of skittles for the suggestion :)
Post by: chris on June 08, 2010
is this available in titanium? ::)Not that I can tell...let's get the BackPackingLight.co.uk product development team on the case. Perhaps we'll get a box of skittles for the suggestion :)
I wonder how much lighter the Ti ones would be compared to plastic.
Post by: RedLeader on June 09, 2010
1) Hares Gap - MatthewrBlack, Dowser
2) The Castles - AndyD, Chuck
3) Bog of Donard - MG1, J
4) Donard Summit - 666, MikeD
I've tried to make sure that every group has 2 people that know each other. If anyone has any issues with these then PM me.
Post by: 666_pack on June 09, 2010
Groups are as follows:
1) Hares Gap - MatthewrBlack, Dowser
2) The Castles - AndyD, Chuck
3) Bog of Donard - MG1, J
4) Donard Summit - 666, MikeD
I've tried to make sure that every group has 2 people that know each other. If anyone has any issues with these then PM me.
woop ;D
Post by: Matthew on June 09, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on June 09, 2010
Grand Job J
Post by: Dowser on June 09, 2010
Matthewrblack
Iplod Marshalling
18th - 19th JUNE 2010
Sorry Matt... Just wanted to make sure its in your Diary!
;D
Post by: Matthew on June 09, 2010
MatthewrblackIplod Marshalling18th - 19th JUNE 2010Sorry Matt... Just wanted to make sure its in your Diary!
;D
HA HA that's brilliant, I suppose i do deserve that. Better than my diary it's in my girlfriends too, she never forgets. I have it in my phone, school diary and e-mail planner too.
There are just that many things on for me before we break for summer.
Early professional development submission
Year 8,9,10 school reports
cover for the last three days of school
final marking for the year
checking booklets for next year
injections
first aid course
packing
kit organising
17 pupils travel plans
The list goes on
Over the last two weeks I have been getting two injections a day for travelling and the knock on has been total lack of sleep even though I'm actually shattered.
Post by: RedLeader on June 10, 2010
MatthewrblackIplod MarshallingSorry Matt... Just wanted to make sure its in your Diary!
;D
HA HA that's brilliant, I suppose i do deserve that. Better than my diary it's in my girlfriends too, she never forgets. I have it in my phone, school diary and e-mail planner too.
There are just that many things on for me before we break for summer.
Early professional development submission
Year 8,9,10 school reports
cover for the last three days of school
final marking for the year
checking booklets for next year
injections
first aid course
packing
kit organising
17 pupils travel plans
The list goes on
Over the last two weeks I have been getting two injections a day for travelling and the knock on has been total lack of sleep even though I'm actually shattered.
Post by: Scribble on June 10, 2010
i really liked Tims http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz86/orcryst01/Binian%20Summit%20Camp/100_1851.jpg
Post by: RedLeader on June 10, 2010
I like the V setup. One corner on a walking pole and the other 3 corners pegged to the ground. Very easy, very wind resistant and only needs one pole, 4 pegs and one guy.
Here's a few previous threads we could bump:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=981
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=190
i will be using my tarp as most of you will be using yours for this as the weather is going to warm and dry (fact) ;D so what set up will you be using. i have been looking through the site at a few pics and on line and i the best one i have manged to do my self is the easy one with walking pole. easy in back garden and no wind
i really liked Tims http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz86/orcryst01/Binian%20Summit%20Camp/100_1851.jpg
Post by: Simon Barry on June 15, 2010
See you all Friday night. Dont forget your sense of humour - I know they dont weigh much, but some people think they are too heavy to carry ::)
Post by: Simon Barry on June 16, 2010
Visibility excellent. Bring a camera
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 16, 2010
Dont forget your sense of humour - I know they dont weigh much, but some people think they are too heavy to carry ::)Crumbs, you are a happy puppy ;)
Anyhow..more tarp pr0n here (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/shelter/tarpology-setting-up-your-tarp-in-different-configurations) as well, complete with a couple (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/images/tarpology/Tarp-Configs1.jpg) of drawings (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/images/tarpology/Tarp-Configs2.jpg) . I fancy the look of that Tipi one just for giggles...don't fancy trying to fit myself in there. :)
Post by: RedLeader on June 16, 2010
It's important not to be late!
Any questions or if you don't have my mobile number then PM me.
Post by: Scribble on June 16, 2010
Dont forget your sense of humour - I know they dont weigh much, but some people think they are too heavy to carry ::)Crumbs, you are a happy puppy ;)
Anyhow..more tarp pr0n here (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/shelter/tarpology-setting-up-your-tarp-in-different-configurations) as well, complete with a couple (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/images/tarpology/Tarp-Configs1.jpg) of drawings (http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/images/tarpology/Tarp-Configs2.jpg) . I fancy the look of that Tipi one just for giggles...don't fancy trying to fit myself in there. :)
tarp porn is so addictive ;D
Post by: admin on June 17, 2010
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Forecast for Friday/Saturday as of 8-00am this morning.
Much the same as I gave you before. Friday night conditions look to be nigh on perfect and I suspect we will get a late darkness and early dawn due to clear skies - sunset around 10pm with sunrise around 5, but I expect false dawn to kick in around 3am.
Only a crescent moon, but it will cast a bit of light.
UV index has risen for Saturday from 4 to 5. Be Aware of this.
Simon Barry
Post by: 666_pack on June 17, 2010
QuoteForecast for Friday/Saturday as of 8-00am this morning.
Much the same as I gave you before. Friday night conditions look to be nigh on perfect and I suspect we will get a late darkness and early dawn due to clear skies - sunset around 10pm with sunrise around 5, but I expect false dawn to kick in around 3am.
Only a crescent moon, but it will cast a bit of light.
UV index has risen for Saturday from 4 to 5. Be Aware of this.
Simon Barry
cool
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 17, 2010
Been thinking about some sort of tarp setup that uses the wall for wind protection and to lean our backs on.
ps. I'm planning to get to the hotel by 7pm, give the complementary stew time to settle before hitting the hills at 8pm ;)
Post by: Simon Barry on June 17, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on June 17, 2010
See Y'all Friday night!
Post by: MikeD on June 17, 2010
Post by: 666_pack on June 18, 2010
looking good people.
See you all @ 7......ish ::)
Post by: LennyJ1 on June 18, 2010
Post by: MikeD on June 19, 2010
Post by: Scribble on June 19, 2010
Good time had by all I hope - my 'high' point - was 'Radio Donard' - such a laff - go 666 u mofo!
what a bunch of drunken hooligans that should not be allowed anywhere near a mountain :), so when is the next outing ;) nice to meet you all and did we ever get that group photo :P
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 20, 2010
my 'high' point - was 'Radio Donard'I see what you did there. :D
Came together quite well.
Lots of stories to be told, inc. comms guys with jeans and tea shirt, ruck stealing foxes, random groups of folks doing the seven highest mountains in Ireland in 24hrs (that was right yea?), random balaclava'ed loaners prowling around Donard summit...
Edit: couple of pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcrobert/sets/72157624165015583/).
Post by: RedLeader on June 20, 2010
Personally, I had a great time. I know there was alot of hanging around but for a bit of a change of pace it was top fun (and we got to play with walkie-talkies :))
I'm defo up for it again next year!
This was the cheeky chappie that stole my rucksack. Next time he's going on the spitroast!
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4717606430_c478ee60b2_b.jpg)
Post by: Matthew on June 20, 2010
Post by: suspectmonkey on June 20, 2010
thats one plump fox.
Not a bit of wonder, by the sounds of it he has just swallowed an OMM Villain ;)
Post by: Simon Barry on June 20, 2010
I know this sounds really daft (to people like us) but to find characters who will
a) happily spend a night on the mountains (in potentially all weathers)
and
b) and enjoy said night on the mountains
and
c) keep smiling
is really really difficult.
Without people like you, things like Iplod wouldnt happen and circa £25,000 wouldnt be raised for the charity.
We had a few drop outs during the day section - knackeredness and blisters in the main,with comments so far are very positive.
Any feedback (good or not so good) from you guys would be useful.
Now I am going to lie down in a dark room.
Post by: MG1 on June 20, 2010
Post by: Scribble on June 20, 2010
I enjoyed it good crack. You can count me in for next year.
ditto to the above
Had a great time and would def say to anyone who is thinking about it to do it .
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 22, 2010
Feedback: came together well. A Biro malfunction would have been disastrous for the checkpoint teams ;) If the weather had turned nasty the comms guys could have been a bit of a drain on the rest of the team's resources, since they didn't seem to have any outdoor kit with them (I know they are made of far tougher stuff than us Civvies).
ps. Some stuff from the iPlod site:
Quote
This amazing 50km team night walk attracted 26 teams with around 150 walkers. The weather was perfect, and all the teams made it to the finish, if not all the walkers!
You should all be really proud of the achievement, it was a great weekend’s walking in the beautiful Mourne Mountains and I hope everyone got a really great night's sleep on Saturday night!
Congratulations to the 2010 iPLOD Champions Team GRG!
Check out and purchase images from the walk at http://www.modafoto.co.uk/contactsheets/iplod/
Email chris@motofoto.co.uk to purchase images. The price is £2.00 for a high resolution electonic image to be emailed and £5.00 for a 6x9" glossy image to be posted.
(snip)
We would like your feedback. Please feel free to complete the survey below to help us make iPLOD even better for next year. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/iplod
Need another challenge? We have many more challenges, be it walking through the night, cycling 100 miles, running marathons or racing canoes from dawn to dusk.
The next challenge event in Northern Ireland is the Finn MacCool 100 bike ride. A 100 mile bike ride from Belfast to Coleraine along the coastal road.
Gissa smile J (http://www.modafoto.co.uk/contactsheets/iplod/image/iplod_143.jpg) ;) - no other pics of us as far as I can see (even tho I did see a photographer taking pics of us while we where sitting in the sun in the car park)
Post by: Simon Barry on June 22, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on June 23, 2010
Post by: MikeD on June 23, 2010
Teams to be listed on the checkpoint sheets in alphabetical order.
Iplodders to wear a particular reflective vest, so if we see them go off track, we can identify them and raise alarm as soon as possible.
Megaphones given to checkpoints to shout over to IPlodders going the wrong way.
Signs placed at certain points that say, "If you're an Iplodder and you're reading this - turn back - you've gone the wrong way".
Better communication between checkpoints, so once Team 1 is through checkpoint 1 - Checkpoint 2 should be informed, Team 2 should be on the lookout for them and concerned if they do not arrive in a certain amount of time.
Better instruction to IPlodders - not to leave team members isolated - a number of teams split up coming up Donard - leaving individuals coming up it on their own - with has safety considerations - considering - random nutters and its pitch black up there.
Better instructions to outside radio operators in regards of adequate clothing\equipment for the mountains.
Im sure I'll think of a few more.
Post by: MikeD on June 23, 2010
And, some procedure to address the point that certain teams passed certain checkpoints and never checked in (Hares Gap - slackers!).
Post by: MikeD on June 23, 2010
Post by: Scribble on June 23, 2010
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51397326@N02/?saved=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51397326@N02/?saved=1)
Post by: MikeD on June 23, 2010
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/107952315853856002749/Iplod?feat=directlink
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 23, 2010
@andy: have a blast with the 'auto-fix' option in Flick's 'Edit Photo'...it can't fix the pixelation but it's great at bringing the 'real' colours out (I did a test and it made the foggy pics much more natural (before (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1395/4727350247_de7ae18d3b.jpg)- after (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/4728168006_f6ee1ba6e7.jpg)). (if you fancy a bit of DIY Paint.net (http://www.getpaint.net) has a auto level option that works quite well)
Post by: Scribble on June 23, 2010
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 28, 2010
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4740461238_0ae5603b62_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcrobert/4740461238/sizes/l/in/set-72157624246636513/)
Post by: RedLeader on June 28, 2010
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 28, 2010
The burnt area goes right along the path down (but not too deep) into the wood, but it seemed to have gone right down to the river (Dunnywater?) on the right.
Post by: Paul72 on June 28, 2010
Anyone remember the fire in Annalong Wood the night of the iWait? Was down there today, serious amount burnt. Bracken and whin bushes are fecked...but the grass is growing back at a fair speed already.
That's heartbreaking to see that, I haven't been to Annalong wood since March. I just hope it's given a chance to regrow this time without idiots destroying it again
Post by: Simon Barry on June 28, 2010
It started down by the river and went uphill - according to the fire brigade (we had a chat with them as, the fire could have been a big problem) it was started in three places but no sign of the wee gits.
Wouldnt get too wound up about the vegetation - it'll come back soon enough. "Firing" fells is used regularly over here to maintain scrub and vegetation and encourages fresh growth. Its the wee animals that will have suffered - birds nests in particular.
Post by: 666_pack on June 28, 2010
Post by: Simon Barry on June 28, 2010
Fairly frequent incident - they said - and, judging by the mess we found in the woods (burnt out BBQs etc etc etc) lots of less-than-environmentally sensitive camping going on
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 28, 2010
... they were being strategic about it - let the grass etc burn out, but keep it out of the trees at all costs.Another thank you note to the Fire service is in order I think: link (http://www.nifrs.org/feedback.php?sec=5974)
Post by: Scribble on June 29, 2010
Post by: 666_pack on June 29, 2010
I'm heading to annalong wood this Thursday night with four boys from work for an overnighter :) we will be well away from track and shall be sensible and of course wat ever we bring we leave with , 3 have bought hammocks which will be fun watching them putting them up , do you think we will get any hassle as I'm sure the locals will be keeping an eye out due to fires and do you think we could get away with a small camp fire
nah mate you should be fine. It's a pity your of on thursday and not friday I would have headed up and met you.
Post by: Scribble on June 29, 2010
Post by: 666_pack on June 29, 2010
Post by: Scribble on June 29, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on June 30, 2010
Cheers.
Post by: ChuckMcB on June 30, 2010
Post by: RedLeader on June 30, 2010
Hit me with your address (or their address) and I'll stick my jacket in the post.
Post by: Scribble on July 01, 2010
Post by: ChuckMcB on July 01, 2010
That sounds like you have the same problem I have: a wife that thinks all walking kit should be machine washed after every use (I regularly catch her machine washing her jacket & waterproof trousers..she now wonders why they are not waterproof any more...)
Post by: RedLeader on July 01, 2010
Washed ;D
That sounds like you have the same problem I have: a wife that thinks all walking kit should be machine washed after every use (I regularly catch her machine washing her jacket & waterproof trousers..she now wonders why they are not waterproof any more...)
Post by: Scribble on July 01, 2010
Post by: MG1 on July 02, 2010
Post by: 666_pack on July 02, 2010
Andy it sounds like your another one of these guys that get s there new gear delivered to work ;)
guilty :-[