The 'Irelander' 4 Summit Adventure Challenge, 5-7 April 2013

[LandyLiam]

Here's an event that ni-wild might like to put a team forward for.

http://www.mountainrescue.ie/content/Irelander_Challenge

Support the Charity that makes all other mountain events possible!

The 'Irelander' 4 Summit Adventure Challenge

Start: Dublin/Wicklow Border
Finish: Newcastle , Co.Down

5th-7th April 2013

•    Walkers    •    Runners    •    Emergency Services

Teams of 5-7 participants including 2 designated drivers.

Open to walking/climbing/running clubs, adventure enthusiasts & corporates.

Cost 199 euro to enter per team, and each team member to raise 500 euro

register online at http://www.eventelephant.com/irelander

[Wolf_Larson]

How many miles is that ?

[LandyLiam]

I don't know about miles, just that its 4 summits to achieve, driving between each one, probably the highest summit in each province, so quite a few miles to travel. Handy for us though as it finishes in Newcastle.

I was thinking that if we could get most members to donate a few pounds to put a team in for this it would ease the money burden, a lot of pressure to raise 500 each on your own. Maybe we could have a raffle and people could donate a few items. I hate asking people for money, selling a raffle ticket is much easier on the conscience.

[LandyLiam]

Just had a peak at the poster

Up to 1000km by vehicle
Up to 100km on foot

[Kayakgirl]

I would be up for it!

[Rumblebum]

If I was doing it, the first summit I came to, I'd be puttin my tent up 

[Spud]

If I was doing it, the first summit I came to, I'd be puttin my tent up 

[Wolf_Larson]

That would be a great Birthday, im up for it. Dont mine Giving money for it and i agree with Rumble ;-)

[LandyLiam]

I get the feeling this is supposed to be a race and people will be runing up the 4 mountains    maybe we could go for the fancy dress prize 

[MG1]

Sounds good i'd be interested.

[LandyLiam]

Some more info:

The 4 mountains won't be announced until 4 weeks before the event (in line with Mountaineering Ireland event guidlines) but I don't think it'll be too hard to guess which 4 

You can raise money for Mountain Rescue Ireland (the governing body), or for your local voluntary Mountain Rescue team. Thats Mourne MRT or NorthWest MRT for us NIwilders.

INFORMATION EVENING for The Irelander is being held on Thursday 7th February at Jackson Sports, Belfast 7pm.