Climbing/Scrambling day

[MG1]

Some of the guys have been talking about a day in the mournes getting to grips with some easy climbing and scrambling. And the use of ropes as far as i know the date is 21st March. Any one interested?

Location- Castles on Commedagh or the Great Gullie on Eagle mountain.

[NeilB]

I will be there dude. Is a lid needed for this excursion?

[MG1]

Not to sure mate you'd need to check with either chris or fatty-arbuckle. They know the climbing area s in the mournes more than the rest of us.

[chris]

I will be there dude. Is a lid needed for this excursion?

Up to yourself mate, depends how saftey conscious you are but accidents can happen.

[MG1]

Guys were are we doing this. Do we need any thing other than i harness?

[fatty-arbuckle]

Was going to say Castles, but eagle does have some interesting gullies.

Ill have a wee think.

But you'll defo need a harness

[MG1]

I think we're heading down to cotswold on thursday nite to get the harness.

[MikeD]

Is this only suitable for people with climbing experience ?

[MG1]

I've no climbing experience mate. Its just a learning day, getting to grips with basics.

[MikeD]

Cool, well if its an open invite, I might invite myself....

Will I just need a harness ?  And a pair of trainers or my mountain walking boots ?

[MG1]

i'll prob just wear my trail shoes. Its not going to be to technical, so i'd say boots or trainers would be fine.

[666_pack]

so any more info on this?

I'm planning a solo camp on Donard sat night so I need to know where to meet you guys. If this is planned for the castles then no biggy but if Eagle then I'll need to meet mg1 for a lift.

[MikeD]

Anyone interested in mountain climbing gear, I found this post on GumTree:

http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/48/53690248.html

I bought a helmet and harness for £30 yesterday, the lady (although it says Graham) is giving up climbing for health reason and has the full kit for sale.

[MG1]

Guys what the plans for tomorrow then? When and were are we meeting?

[chris]

Sorry I forgot that was tomorrow! Thought it was a couple of weeks yet, eagle mountain at 10 o'clock.