chimney rock overnighter

[whoRya]

We got glimpses of the view through shifting clouds although we were a bit distracted trying to get the tent down at that point.  I'd imagine on a clear day it would be cool.

The tent is a Vango Cyclone 2+, reflecting on how it 'coped' in the wind we were thinking it needed additional guy lines attached as some weak points were exposed.

I'll get pictures uploaded tonight at some point.

[MG1]

Sounds like a cool trip.

I think you need those crazy nights in the hills, you get too comfortable when its always reasonable weather. A good storm shakes you up a bit, and lets you know who's in control

[David M]

Done a Bivvy up there few weeks back and it was clear most of the night but it was freezing!! The view is awesome just lay there looking down at all the lucky sods in there warm comfy beds.  But couldnt think of a better place to be sleeping.

[whoRya]

Sun setting over Slieve Binnian, seen from Round Seefin


Nice wee spot for a pitch.




This old cottage looked like a great spot for an NI Wild camp


Small cave on Long Seefin


Route to Rocky Mountain


Old shelter on Rocky Mountain


Obligatory fire pic.  The Torr gave great protection from the wind and rain.  Great wee night spent there.


The morning after the night before.  The bent bit was my side.  I reckon I got about 1hr 15 minutes sleep.  My head was just where the poles cross and I had the pleasure of them hitting off my head every couple of minutes.  I wonder if a guy line at that point would have helped?  Unfortunately the next time the tent is pitched it may sit in the same shape


The wind had been coming from behind the torr, so we thought we had adequate protection.  Then the wind changed direction.


Is that a glint of pot of gold?


Heading for Spence's Mountain


Cairn on Spence's Mountain


Anyone need any kerb stones?




Top trip all in all.  As MG1 says sometimes the eventful ones are the ones you remember most fondly.  A nice route for a day walk too. 

[Spud]

Good pics thanks for sharing!

[RedLeader]

Great pics, looks like a top night. I think tents with fibreglass poles tend to have difficulties in wind because they're so flexible, probably extra guylines wouldn't help as they would be unlikely to take that sort of wind pressure all night.

[LennyJ1]

Nice pics. About the tent.  Extra guy lines would of helped but the design of the tent is to have the end facing the wind. Changing wind direction is a pain in the arse.