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Slieve Donard Snow
« on: February 10, 2012 »
We took a quick impromptu race up Slieve Donard last night. The weather was pretty foul and we got totally soaked, plus there was a bracing freezing cold wind from about 200m from the summit. The good news is there was plenty of show piled up against the wall, probably a good 3 feet in places. Anyone who fancies a night in a snow hole, this might be your chance!
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Re: Slieve Donard Snow
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2012 »
I'll check it out tomorrow morning ;D
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Re: Slieve Donard Snow
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2012 »
I've been up the Mournes quite a bit over the past few days. Saturday past I iceskated up Ott path with a heavy mist and sleet, Wednesday I was back up Ott with a group.. Again Misty but with rain and yesterday I climbed Butter with a group of kids lots of rain and mist.. Looking forward to getting a clear day in the hills so that I can enjoy the views..
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Re: Slieve Donard Snow
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2012 »
Bah. I spent the week behind a desk and my only time in the Mournes it was so wet and foggy I couldn't see my own feet. There's nothing like 4 hours ice cold hiking soaking wet.

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I've been up the Mournes quite a bit over the past few days. Saturday past I iceskated up Ott path with a heavy mist and sleet, Wednesday I was back up Ott with a group.. Again Misty but with rain and yesterday I climbed Butter with a group of kids lots of rain and mist.. Looking forward to getting a clear day in the hills so that I can enjoy the views..
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Re: Slieve Donard Snow
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2012 »
My office is now the Mournes and surrounding area.. Love it!!
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Re: Slieve Donard Snow
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2012 »
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Bah. I spent the week behind a desk and my only time in the Mournes it was so wet and foggy I couldn't see my own feet. There's nothing like 4 hours ice cold hiking soaking wet.

Better a rainy day in the hills than a sunny one in the office  ;)
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