Upcoming Rock Climbing & Mountain Skills Intro

We have two upcoming courses; which are nicely intensive, but relaxed and completely beginner friendly.

Learn To Rock Climb Weekend : Gap Of Dunloe/Killarney
Sat 31st Aug & Sun 1st Sep
€150pp : 10am - 5pm
Instructor: Barry
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Mountain Skills / Map & Compass Intro : Kinvara/Burren
Sat 14th Sep
€75pp : 10am - 5pm
Instructor: Nathan
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Sika Deer In Killarney National Park

Sika Deer In Killarney National Park, Close To Muckross Abbey On A Team Building / Team Challenge Day

Team Conflict Article / Team Building

Interesting article on team conflict in work that we can all probably identify with to some extent; having seen or experienced: http://tinyurl.com/ottwmlb

Singles Hike In The Burren - 28th Sept

Relaxing and moderate guided hike in the Burren, near Kinvara/Galway, on Sat 28th Sept. This is for singles, looking to meet and hang out with other single like-minded folk.

We will be keeping a fairly even male/female split.

We also have sea kayaking available for anyone looking to make a weekend of adventure!

Date: Sat 28th Sept
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Price: €50PP
Beginners Welcome
Hiking Boots Provided

Sea Kayaking On Kinvara Bay Available Sun 29th Sept
Time: 11am - 2pm
Price: €50PP
Beginners Welcome
Equipment Provided

Price For Both Activities: €90PP

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Places To Stay In Kinvara & Galway

Mountain Skills 2 Prep Course - Galway

Thinking of completing Mountain Skills 2 but would like a recap of skills first? Looking for some compass and steep ground practice?

We are running a one-day prep course for anyone thinking of signing up for our Mountain Skills 2. This will take place in the Burren near Kinvara/Galway.

Date: Sat 21st Sept
Time: 10am - 5pm
Price: €75PP Or €65PP For Two Or More People
MS1 Experience Required

Gear Needed:

OSI Map 51 & Ziploc Bag

Compass (Ideally Silva Type 4)
Stop Watch/Digital Watch

Hiking Boots (With Ankle Support)

Back Pack

Plastic Bin Bag

Warm Clothes (No Jeans/Cotton)

Waterproof Coat & Trousers

Hat & Gloves

Spare Hat & Gloves

Two Spare Fleeces

Water

Hot Drink

Picnic Lunch
Spare Clothes & Shoes

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Mountain Skills / Map & Compass Intro - Galway

Thinking of signing up for our two-day Mountain Skills 1 but not sure if you have the ability, fitness or time for it?
Looking for a map reading refresher?

We are running a one-day map and compass intro course in the Burren near Kinvara/Galway. This will also serve as a refresher to anyone who has completed Mountain Skills 1 but is not yet ready to move onto Mountain Skills 2.

Date: Sat 14th Sept
Time: 10am - 5pm
Price: €75PP Or €65PP For Two Or More People
Beginners Welcome

Gear Needed:

OSI Map 51 & Ziploc Bag

Compass (Ideally Silva Type 4)
Stop Watch/Digital Watch

Hiking Boots (With Ankle Support)

Back Pack

Plastic Bin Bag

Warm Clothes (No Jeans/Cotton)

Waterproof Coat & Trousers

Hat & Gloves

Spare Hat & Gloves

Two Spare Fleeces

Water

Hot Drink

Picnic Lunch
Spare Clothes & Shoes

Click Here To Book

2014 Dates For Our Mountain, Rock & Kayak Training Courses, Plus Carrauntoohil

Kerry Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
25th & 26th Jan
26th & 27th Apr
27th & 28th Sep
20th & 21st Dec

Galway Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
22nd & 23rd Feb
24th & 25th May
25th & 26th Oct

Wicklow Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
22nd & 23rd Mar
21st & 22nd Jun
22nd & 23rd Nov




Kerry Mountain Skills 2 Dates:
15th & 16th Feb
20th & 21st Sep

Wicklow Mountain Skills 2 Dates:
15th & 16th Mar
6th & 7th Dec



Carrauntoohil Guided Climb:
Second Saturday Of Each Month



Rope Work & Anchors For Scrambling:
11th Jan



Kerry Learn To Rock Climb Dates:
29th & 30th Mar
14th & 15th Jun
18th & 19th Oct

Galway Learn To Rock Climb Dates:
17th & 18th May
19th & 20th Jul



Kerry Learn To Lead Climb Dates:
10th - 12th Jan & 17th - 19th Jan (6 Day Course)
19th - 21st Mar & 26th - 28th Mar (6 Day Course)
31st Oct - 2nd Nov & 7th - 9th Nov (6 Day Course)



Kerry Kayak Skills Dates:
20th Apr
6th Jul
5th Oct

Galway Kayak Skills Dates:
1st Jun
7th Sep



Kerry White Water Kayaking Dates:
8th & 9th Mar
11th & 12th Oct


For More Details Or To Book Please Click Here To Contact Nathan

MV FRI OCEAN Loading Galway Limestone & Heading For Scotland

Tall Ship In Galway Docks, From A Sea Kayak

Hiking The Kerry Way, Near Derrynane

Kerry Way Guided Hike Near Derrynane & Caherdaniel

Amazing Sky Over Kinvara & Galway

Amazing Sky & Clouds Over Kinvara Bay On A Sea Kayak Trip Down To Dunguaire Castle...

RNLI Fundraising Day In Kinvara

Rain In Kerry!

Sea Kayaking Tours In Galway City Recently

Kayaking Into Galway City Inner Docks & Paddling Alonsgide This Amazing French Tall Ship

 Heading Up The Corrib River Towards O Brien's Bridge

Check Out The Sky Change Within A Couple Of Mins, While Out In Galway Bay, Just Before A Thunderstorm!

Water Erosion On Kerry Way After Last Week's Rain

Preparing For A High Altitude & Hot Mountain Climb/Trek

I was preparing some simple info for a couple of guys heading to climb a high and hot peak in Africa and thought it may be of interest to someone also also... Nathan Kingerlee - Outdoors Ireland


There are two things I would suggest to get to your summit comfortably; 1 - be mountain fit and 2 - be organised with your gear/clothing.

1. To be mountain fit is fairly straightforward; just a case of getting onto the trails and hills. Gym work won't achieve it. Look for trails that have ups/downs and plenty of height gain to build stamina. OSI Map 56 covers the Wicklow/Dublin Mountains and has some decent options on it.

2. The main reason people have issues and problems in the hills in my opinion is due to being disorganised, untidy with their packing, and not knowing what they should be carrying. Also not having enough water and getting dehydrated, leading to injury or feeling altitude sickness more that you should do.

If you have exactly what you need in your bag, with plenty of spares (but not too much to weigh you down); plus know exactly where each and every piece of gear is kept, from blister plasters to your spare socks; this means you can relax about your gear and simply concentrate on your breathing, footwork and keeping your body under control at the higher altitudes.

Best Photos Of 2013 So Far

Storm Approaching...

Sunrise Over The Burren On A Rock Climbing Course

Autumn Colours In Killarney National Park

Jason McGloin, One Of Our Team, Paddling Out
Into Lough Lein

Burren In Black & White While Out On A
Mountain Skills Training Course

Looking Across The Burren Towards Kinvara,
While Out On A Guided Bike Tour

Early Morning Prep At Ross Castle For A Morning Kayak Trip

Like A Scene From Mordor, Clouds
Looming From Dunguaire Castle

Sunrise Over Silage Bales & Pine Hills In Kerry, Near Newcastle West

Stunning Tall Ship In Galway Docks,
Which We Got To Kayak Alongside

Curious Sheep On Carrauntoohil

Misty Morning Kayaking On Lough Lein

Swallow Island On Lough Lein - Lakes Of Killarney

Red Deer On Innisfallen Island

Descending A Snow Field On Carrauntoohil This Spring

Sunrise Over Silage In Kerry, Near Newcastle West