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Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« on: October 10, 2013 »
Hi folks, just to confirm that myself and Rumblebum have planned a wee camp for this Saturday night on Slievelamagan.  Weather is looking pretty good with a High Pressure forecast.

I thought I'd give this its' own topic so you can pitch in if you would like to join us, and we can know who to expect - or look for if they don't arrive  :o. 

Being pretty central there are a few ways to get there.  We are going to approach from Carricklittle via Lower Cove>Cove Lough>Cove Mountain.  We are hoping to get up there for sunset, about 7:30pm ish.

Plenty of other options starting at Donard Park, Bloody Bridge, Meelmore Lodge etc.
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2013 »
Eat some pretzels for me guys!! :) and enjoy.
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2013 »
Il set fire to some Salami in your honour bud.

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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2013 »
Quote from: Rumblebum on October 11, 2013
Il set fire to some Salami in your honour bud.

 :)

Cheers man... I'll savour the sizzle!
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2013 »
Alas, I have family commitments this weekend. Shame, I can't even remember when I last had any sort of proper mountain camp.
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2013 »
Thanks guys for another great camp, it was a little misty but the crack was good!

I was glad to get Lamagan tick off the list. :)
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2013 »
So that's your 700's done then mate? And I'm done too. What about WhoRya? ;)
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2013 »
Yeah man that's me, I drank some wine up there to celebrate.

I think Whorya's got three left to go, Meelbeg, Binnian and Donard, he didn't have the bottle when we did it. ;)

Sitting round the fire last night we started to count up the different areas in the mournes that each one of us has camped, it's a close contest!
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2013 »
Quote from: Typo-On on October 13, 2013
So that's your 700's done then mate? And I'm done too. What about WhoRya? ;)

Liam beat you all but then he doesn't talk about that, some guys have class  :P
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2013 »
Lmao! True.
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2013 »
Quote from: whoRya on October 13, 2013
Quote from: Typo-On on October 13, 2013
So that's your 700's done then mate? And I'm done too. What about WhoRya? ;)

Liam beat you all but then he doesn't talk about that, some guys have class  :P

 ;D

just in case anyone forgot  http://user26557.vs.easily.co.uk/landrover/team-blrc/2010sleepysevens.htm






and a few pics from this morning

tried to meet up with the summiteers for breakfast but you have to get up early to catch these lads  :(

ended up on top of percy bysshe eating breakfast and watching the helicopter fly back and forth




« Last Edit: October 13, 2013 by LandyLiam »
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2013 »
Another brilliant night out, on what is one of the more difficult mountains to camp. 

Weather was to be dry and it stayed so all night, unfortunately though the mountain was enveloped in mist which remained the case until the early hours of the morning.

First view (of part) of Slievelamagan



Having ascended by a nice route taking in Lower Cove we reached the summit of Slievelamagan just as darkness set in.

It was surprisingly tough to find suitable places with enough room for all three of us to bivvy.  Right on the summit was less desirable since the wind was fairly strong, and it doesn't take long after dropping off the summit for the terrain to become very steep.  The mist reduced visibility greatly and made our head torches quite ineffective at lighting up much of the ground in front of us.

Eventually our endeavours paid off and we found a spot.  The rocky terrain however offered no end of great places to cook dinner and pass the evening around a fire log.


First view in the morning.   




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Home for the night



After breakfast we took a dander down towards 'lamagan's south-most projection, at the top of the slabs, where Fred showed us a really interesting formation in the rock face.









As the sun filled the valleys it was hard not to be slightly jealous of those heading in the opposite direction as we made our way back to the car.
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2013 »
Nice one lads,will have to check out those rock formations next time i'am up there
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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2013 »
I thoroughly enjoyed myself, it was another great night on a mountain. On the way up it was tempting to seek out a lower and more sheltered spot but I'm glad that we got to the summit. Firelogs are brill, even if they are a pain to carry up.

Thanks to Rumblebum and WhoRya for making this a great outing.

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Re: Slievelamagan summit camp -Sat 12/10/13
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2013 »
Sounds and looks like a great trip. Is WhoRya's rucksack getting bigger? Is that how your using your new one Rumblebum? Just transferring you stuff into his :)
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