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Title: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Allyc on May 04, 2012
Hi guys, any of yas do any rock climbing around the mournes? if yas do and wouldnt mine me tagging along let me know. i climb on my own, which is great but gets abit boring sometimes ::).......... or if there is anyone who wants to try it, there is a few climbing routes at hen we can try, BUT ive only 1 harness, and 1 pair of climbing shoes.
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Post by: Eamonn on May 04, 2012
hey Ally i just put together my first rack and plan to go use it next weekend if the weather is good. You're welcome to come along and keep me right as this will be the first time i've climbed outside without a experienced person. Should be fun :)
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Post by: Allyc on May 04, 2012
well big E, you came that time with alanrsv and eddie, up to annalong butteress, that was some day. Yea definaltly. ive bits of gear myself, along with rope etc so we should have enough stuff. .... let me know when you decide a day to go, weather been good etc
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Post by: Mourneman on May 04, 2012
Still too sore to climb,but would love to join you's for the day out,maybe pick up a few tips!
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Post by: Allyc on May 04, 2012
Yea, will be good day out mourne man.... looking forward to it .
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Post by: LandyLiam on May 04, 2012
i'd love to tag along too, i can possibly get my hands on a rack and some rope (proper stuff, not bailing twine  ;D )
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Post by: Are we there yet? on May 05, 2012
Me too!!
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Post by: Are we there yet? on May 05, 2012
hey Ally i just put together my first rack and plan to go use it next weekend if the weather is good. You're welcome to come along and keep me right as this will be the first time i've climbed outside without a experienced person. Should be fun :)

Did you buy a package or put it together by piece?
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Post by: Eamonn on May 06, 2012

Did you buy a package or put it together by piece?

I bought it in 3x £250 orders from Cotswold.
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Post by: Mourneman on May 06, 2012
Ok folk,next set or sun,let me know ASAP so I can book it off ?
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Post by: Eamonn on May 06, 2012
How does sunday sound for everyone?
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Post by: alanrsv on May 06, 2012
Hello Big E, Allyc, Hopefully edd and myself can be there as well, i'll bring a couple of spare harnesses as well, where are you thinking of going to ?
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Post by: Mourneman on May 06, 2012
so is it sunday then,yes ,no?
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Post by: LandyLiam on May 06, 2012
sunday is a strong possibility for me
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Post by: Allyc on May 07, 2012
sundays fine with me. ill go anywhere at all alanrsv, any ideas ? 
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Post by: Eamonn on May 07, 2012
Hello Big E, Allyc, Hopefully edd and myself can be there as well, i'll bring a couple of spare harnesses as well, where are you thinking of going to ?

Hey Alan, it would be great if you and Edd could make it. I was thinking of heading to Eagle Rocks.
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Post by: Eamonn on May 07, 2012
So the plan is to meet in Donard park on sunday at 0930 and head for Eagle Rocks. Does that suit everyone?  :)
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Post by: alanrsv on May 07, 2012
Have you thought of any routes on eagle rocks from the guide book
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Post by: LandyLiam on May 07, 2012
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So the plan is to meet in Donard park on sunday at 0930 and head for Eagle Rocks. Does that suit everyone?
if i can make it that time suits me well, any idea what time you'd be finished at?
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Post by: twentyclicks on May 08, 2012
If no-one minds, I would be up for joining you guys on Sunday (got to love not working Sunday any more  :D ).
I have harness, shoes, nuts, rocks, slings etc. No rope or cams yet.

If anyone is coming through Belfast I'll chip in petrol money for a lift, otherwise I'll get the bus: will be a bit later but can run up and meet you easy enough.
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Post by: Mourneman on May 08, 2012
climbing routes on Eagle rocks
 
    http://www.mournesclimbers.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=46
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Post by: Eamonn on May 08, 2012
climbing routes on Eagle rocks
 
    http://www.mournesclimbers.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=46
:o I don't think i'll be climbing any of those routes John, lol

Have you thought of any routes on eagle rocks from the guide book

routes i was thinking of doing are "Resonant Flakes 35m VD" to start with Then there are loads of Severes 3c and 4a.
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: LandyLiam on May 10, 2012
a wee taster for the weekend  8)
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Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: twentyclicks on May 10, 2012
Liam!

Unfortunately, it's looking wet and pretty windy for Sunday. Hopefully weather has a change of heart  >:(
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Allyc on May 10, 2012
saturday looks like a better day for climbing guys.                                                                                                                                 http://www.myweather2.com/Hill-and-Mountain/United-Kingdom/Mourne-Mountains.aspx?sday=2

Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: lou on May 10, 2012
Planning to join you guys on sunday...was chatting to Big E. 

Ran into a possible wee problem tho....my car maybe off the road come sunday so just wondering are any of you guys travelling from Belfast direction??  Possible car share?  If not no worries I could probably catch a bus....but will see how it goes  :-\

Weather is not looking great for Sunday...hope it shows it picking up soon!
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Allyc on May 12, 2012
sorr y guys cant make it this week end,, have a full 2 days of health and safety courses to do, just found out last night  >:(     MOST week ends am free, maybe next time guys   ;)
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: twentyclicks on May 12, 2012
Planning to join you guys on sunday...was chatting to Big E. 

Ran into a possible wee problem tho....my car maybe off the road come sunday so just wondering are any of you guys travelling from Belfast direction??  Possible car share?  If not no worries I could probably catch a bus....but will see how it goes  :-\

Weather is not looking great for Sunday...hope it shows it picking up soon!

Weather looking a bit drier although still strong winds. Will see what it says this evening.

Lou, if you car's ok, can I share a lift with you from Belfast? Will contribute to petrol. Otherwise, I can recommend joining me on the first bus 520 service... think it leaves Europa about 8:30 has you in Newcastle before 10. £13 return.
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Post by: Are we there yet? on May 12, 2012
Does anybody have helmets?
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Post by: twentyclicks on May 12, 2012
Does anybody have helmets?
I have one. Think ropes will be the limiting factor... happy to lend helmet to whoever is climbing at the time.
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Are we there yet? on May 12, 2012
Does anybody have helmets?
I have one. Think ropes will be the limiting factor... happy to lend helmet to whoever is climbing at the time.

thanks! I was chatting to Big E... by the sounds of things, i think there will be rope for three  routes
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Eamonn on May 12, 2012
I've a rope and Alan has one is liam bringing a rope??
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Eamonn on May 12, 2012
Just checked the weather there, it's looking ok. The wind is blowing from the SW so with a bit of luck we might be sheltered.
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Are we there yet? on May 12, 2012
I've a rope and Alan has one is liam bringing a rope??

dont know about rope... but i think he mentioned something about bailing twine   ;D
Is the meeting time still 9.30 in Donard car park?
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Eamonn on May 12, 2012
Is the meeting time still 9.30 in Donard car park?

Yep :)
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: lou on May 13, 2012
Twentyclicks not sure if you will get this before tomoro morning or not but yey car is off the road unfortunately :( so I quess i will see you on the bus tomorrow morning all being well!!!
Title: Re: rock climbing - slieve donard - sun 13/5/12
Post by: Mourneman on May 13, 2012
Forecast for The Mournes for Sunday

Dry, bright start, then cloudy with rain at times this afternoon. Strong to gale force southwesterly winds, severe over summits.


should be fun  :P