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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #30 on: January 09, 2014 »
You can just clamber up the ledges to the right of the waterfall, its not difficult although steep in places. If it is icy I would urge caution.

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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #31 on: January 09, 2014 »
Here's the route up the Black Stairs, the runners take a more direct route, not recommended in the dark, especially for your first time! but even this route is tricky, AVOID IF ICY



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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #32 on: January 09, 2014 »
Are you going to this camp Fred?
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #33 on: January 10, 2014 »
Hi Rumble
I might be able to go if I can wriggle out of other commitments.

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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #34 on: January 12, 2014 »
Fred's waiting on the weather forecast  ;)

Only joking fella, you've seen enough nights, good and bad.  If the weather looked too crap, you'd not be shy to say so.
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #35 on: January 13, 2014 »

I actually have promised to do some work for someone on Saturday but I might be able to postpone it.
I reserve the right to cry off at the slightest provocation if the weather is bad - no excuses necessary! ;D

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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #36 on: January 13, 2014 »
I visited the Mournes on Saturday and on the way down I took a look at the bivvi site. It is easily approached from the wall, in fact there is a faint track that crosses the top of a boulder field and goes almost directly to it. It crosses several streams on steep ground and if the weather remains cold, these may be icy so be careful.
The area around the crag is far too steep but perhaps 100m directly below it, the gradient eases a lot and there are a couple of large boulders. The terrain is slightly boggy but there should be no problem bivvying between the tufts of grass. The area was covered in a light dusting of snow and it was quite cold due to its shady location but if the wind is coming from the west, it is reasonably sheltered.

Hope this helps
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #37 on: January 13, 2014 »
Brilliant Fred, thanks for this.

Quote from: Fred on January 13, 2014
I visited the Mournes on Saturday and on the way down I took a look at the bivvi site. It is easily approached from the wall, in fact there is a faint track that crosses the top of a boulder field and goes almost directly to it. It crosses several streams on steep ground and if the weather remains cold, these may be icy so be careful.
The area around the crag is far too steep but perhaps 100m directly below it, the gradient eases a lot and there are a couple of large boulders. The terrain is slightly boggy but there should be no problem bivvying between the tufts of grass. The area was covered in a light dusting of snow and it was quite cold due to its shady location but if the wind is coming from the west, it is reasonably sheltered.

Hope this helps
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #38 on: January 13, 2014 »

Heres a photo of the site. The cross is where I estimate the dart landed.
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #39 on: January 13, 2014 »
Nice work Fred scouting the area... I'm very excited about this mini adventure.

Looking at your photo I would recommend that everybody attending tries to bring a full fire log each... It's gonna be a cold one  :o
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #40 on: January 13, 2014 »
Safety and Responsibility Notice
The Bullseye Bivvy is a going to be a difficult trip in which the fickle finger of fate has placed us at 645m on the slopes of Donard. With the recent weather it is likely to be cold and/or wet and/or snowy. If you want to go please be sure you appreciate the potential risks and are very well prepared for all eventualities and understand that you are entirely responsible for yourself.

As ever, everyone going has to read, understand and adhere to the safety and responsibility notice.
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/forum-news-information-and-help/ni-wild-meets-safety-and-responsibilty/
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #41 on: January 13, 2014 »
Quote from: Dowser on January 13, 2014
Nice work Fred scouting the area... I'm very excited about this mini adventure.

Looking at your photo I would recommend that everybody attending tries to bring a full fire log each... It's gonna be a cold one  :o

Id recommend that you never throw another dart in your life, next time youl probably hit the Silent valley resevoir  ;D
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #42 on: January 13, 2014 »
Quote from: Rumblebum on January 13, 2014
Id recommend that you never throw another dart in your life, next time youl probably hit the Silent valley resevoir  ;D

Once the dart leaves my hand the Mystical Dart of Destiny takes over... It's nowt to do with me  ;)

It's a crackin' spot that the MDD has selected... I can see my bed already! I know how much you love this photo of me  :D

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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #43 on: January 13, 2014 »
 ;D ;D Made me laugh there.

Do you nutters all have tarps?  I know they have their limitations, particularly in wind, but I can see how they could be useful in a spot of rain.

Might have to creep into Rumblebum's house and cut his tarp in half.   ;) It's huge!
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Re: Bullseye Bivvy Trip Jan 18th 2014
« Reply #44 on: January 13, 2014 »
there may well be a spot at the saddle that has clairebear bivvied in it!!  I have thoughts of rolling and the MMR being called.  will purchase a firedog or log and bring along. 
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