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surfnscenic

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Who is Gordon Campbell?
« on: May 10, 2010 »
I was lucky to have the opportunity to go walking in the Annalong Valley and Rocky Mountain area on Saturday 8 May.  While climbing the path underneath Cove Mountain and Slieve Beg towards The Brandy Pad I came upon a plaque on a large rock bearing the name "Gordon Campbell, Himalayas July 1998."  I've Googled this without sucess. Anyone know anything about this?

While having a break at the stile at The Bog of Donard I saw a teenager amongst a group of rather casually dressed people.  She was wearing Uggs and had her handbag slung over her shoulder!  Does this kit have speacial properties as it looks a lot lighter than a well packed 35L ruck with what I thought would be essential equipment eg fleece, waterproofs, first aid kit, food & drinks.  :)
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Re: Who is Gordon Campbell?
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2010 »
Seen that as well mate he s guy from Belfast who went missing with his mate in the Himmalyas. I think chris has some info on him
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Re: Who is Gordon Campbell?
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2010 »
Yeah I saw that for the first time over the winter, just south of the devils coach road.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45310786@N02/4398140088/in/set-72157623407626677/

Thats a pic and a bit of info I was able to gleen.
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Re: Who is Gordon Campbell?
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2010 »
Thanks for the info.
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Re: Who is Gordon Campbell?
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2010 »
Gordon campbell:-


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Re: Who is Gordon Campbell?
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2010 »
Some more info here (but only if you can get past the stupid paywall that the IrishTimes has put up)

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/1998/0901/98090100049.html
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Re: Who is Gordon Campbell?
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2010 »
Chuck,

I saw this when I was trawling the internet earlier.  I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Thanks for the info.

Surfnscenic.
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