The Official NI-WILD Christmas Camp 2011 Thread

[Rumblebum]

I just wanted to check, off the top off my head is there a wall with a gap in it where the forest clears, go through that and then swing right and head into the trees?

Do i need a password to get into camp

[LandyLiam]

close, but not quite right

after the 3rd bridge go a little bit further and you meet this gate and view of the ice house (with resident troll), turn right just before the gate (avoiding the troll fee )





password is yo ho ho and a bottle of rum

[Dowser]

I just wanted to check, off the top off my head is there a wall with a gap in it where the forest clears, go through that and then swing right and head into the trees?

Do i need a password to get into camp

Click Here for a Google Earth Map of Campsite

And Here for a Close-Up

[Mourneman]

thinking of getting to the campsite about 1pm,will start collecting wood,try to sort the fire out,see you guy's there

[RedLeader]

A few last minute thoughts
I think we'll be aiming to get there after lunch-ish, don't want to be monkeying around in the dark looking for wood and pitching tents. Whoever is there first, try and choose one of the existing fire circles that are actually inside the forest rather than at the edge nearer the logged clearing, will be much more sheltered. Preferably one of the ones with a few logs for seats and a minimum of broken glass.

Anyone who wants kept up with unfolding events PM me your mobile number and I'll send you mine (assuming you don't already have it, it's still the same number).

Last minute requests
1) If a few people could organise an axe and folding saw or bow saw it will make life much easier.
2) Anyone who hasn't signed up for a foodstuff just throw in a bottle of wine / pure orange / general mulled wine ingredients, wouldn't want to run out of winter warmer!
3) Just to note, we can't go out looking for people because they put their name down so if you're coming up on your own it's best to have given your number to another attendee so you can call ahead to say you're setting out. We don't go looking for people who haven't turned up unless they've specifically told us that they were on their way up. Otherwise we'd spend our evenings scouring the hills for people who were tucked up infront of X-Factor!
4) Check this thread for last minute info as late before you leave as possible.


But most importantly, where's our lovely turkey pic Mr Dow!!! Hope you remembered to put that badboy in the oven or we're all on Super Noodles.

[Dowser]

But most importantly, where's our lovely turkey pic Mr Dow!!! Hope you remembered to put that badboy in the oven or we're all on Super Noodles.

Here she is... This years Sacrificial Bird 

Pre- Stuffing


The Stuffing


Oven Ready


1 Hour In


3 Hours In


5 and a Half Hours In (2am  )

[Mourneman]

that look's cracker,good job

[RedLeader]

Great stuff Dowser, can't wait to get tucked in!

[Oisín]

I know how to get to the camp spot, but can someone remind me again about the bridges,

What sequence is it withe the bridge crossings? There is 3 bridges yeah?

Does it go:
Left
Right
Left

I'm sure you know what I mean. Or someone could leave a breadcrumb trial and make it interesting?

[RedLeader]

There's a map here:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1514

And the route is the start of Slieve Donard ascent:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=758.0

Think it's cross first bridge (left) cross second bridge (right) don't cross 3rd bridge. I was going to put an amusing Ghostbusters comment on not crossing the streams but that might confuse the issue

[LandyLiam]

so that makes it

right
left
right

i think   

(edit: ignore the above, i started at the wrong point, it is left, right, right)

i've now managed to free up the afternoon so i should be leaving car park starting between 3-4pm, can help carry stuff up, also i can act as trail guide for anyone going down in the dark as i won't be drinking 

[RedLeader]

Great stuff mate.

so that makes it

right
left
right

i think   

(edit: ignore the above, i started at the wrong point, it is left, right, right)

i've now managed to free up the afternoon so i should be leaving car park starting between 3-4pm, can help carry stuff up, also i can act as trail guide for anyone going down in the dark as i won't be drinking 

[Oisín]

Thanks, I'll note the bridges down.

Crossing these bridges in the dark, reminds me of Trolls.

[Matthew]

This may also help

[Rumblebum]

Thanks guys, that will help.

I called into ASDA on my way home from work there and picked up a few bits and pieces for sharing, a couple of bags pretzels, pringles, and dips. some wine and 12 bags of brussell sprouts.
God i hope you like brussel sprouts 

Can i borrow the NI Wild sherpa