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Title: mountain climbing?
Post by: irishbob101 on February 01, 2012
I would love a blast a rock climbing any idea were in the belfast/lisburn area i could go?  is there any were in Northern Ireland that real rock climbing go's on like in the movies just out of interest ?
Title: Re: mountain climbing?
Post by: Mourneman on February 01, 2012
Have you any climbing experience ::),there are places you can go & observe climbing but if you're a novice i would not recommend you try climbing without the guidance & knowledge of a more experienced climber,there are plenty of places were you can go & have a go climbing with instructors,like the Y.M.C.A or LIFE  or most outdoor pursuits centre's around the country,stay safe!
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Post by: LennyJ1 on February 01, 2012
If your in Belfast and you would like to try a bit of climbing then give me a shout and I will take you to the Ozone and help you get a taster.
Title: Re: mountain climbing?
Post by: irishbob101 on February 01, 2012
thanks mate would love the help, wont be this weekend but, but will i will drop you a msg next week a will try and sort something out
Title: Re: mountain climbing?
Post by: twentyclicks on February 01, 2012
If you can get hold of the film "Underdeveloped" you will see lots of mad climbing around the North from the Mournes, Antrim, Fairhead, Donegal... Ricky Bell and his mates made the film, he's one of our top climbers.

As for going and doing it... what the others said.
Title: Re: mountain climbing?
Post by: irishbob101 on February 02, 2012
i no i cant grab a rope out of b&Q and start climbing shear drops lol , i was wanted to no if there is good really climbing to be done here.  i will have a blast at in in doors first and see how i go
Title: Re: mountain climbing?
Post by: dean1970 on February 02, 2012
Yeh in doors first!!!

It is best to start climbing the balustrades around the stairs. When you have that mastered that, try climbing in through the trap door and swing on the rafters. When your up there I will throw you up the christmas tree.

Only joking, I can just about manage abseiling out the kitchen window.
Title: Re: mountain climbing?
Post by: irishbob101 on February 02, 2012
well i absailed down the bt building in belfast years ago  ;D, but that was glorified  lowering, im not sure if my feet ever touch ed building lol