3 December 2012

Mountain Skills Training Courses In Ireland

Here Are Our 2013 Course Dates For Mountain Skills 1 & Mountain Skills 2; Which We Are Running In Kerry, Galway & Wicklow.

Kerry Mountain Skills 1 Dates:

9th & 10th Mar
8th & 9th Jun
9th & 10th Nov

Galway Mountain Skills 1 Dates:
26th & 27th Jan
13th & 14th Apr
7th & 8th Sep
14th & 15th Dec

Wicklow Mountain Skills 1 Dates:

9th & 10th Feb
11th & 12th May
12th & 13th Oct

Galway Mountain Skills 2 Dates:
2nd & 3rd Feb
16th & 17th Nov

Wicklow Mountain Skills 2 Dates:
23rd & 24th Mar
21st & 22nd Dec

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Mountain Skills Training Courses In Ireland

27 November 2012

Kayaking In Kinvara & Killarney This Week

We have two kayak trips running this week; making the most of the sparkling, crisp, frosty conditions. And don't worry, you will be wrapped up in warm dry gear!


Night Kayak Trip With Full Moon On Kinvara Bay
Fri 30th Nov : 6pm - 9pm : €50 Per Person
This Is What Is Included: Sea Kayak Through Kinvara Bay : Paddle Among Deserted Islands : Abundant Wildlife & Friendly Seals : 16th Century Dunguaire Castle : New Touring Kayaks & Great Equipment : Local & Highly Experienced Kayak Guide : Improve Your Kayaking Skills : Learn New Techniques : Discover Local History & Legends : Beginners Welcome


Killarney Lakes Afternoon Kayak Trip
Sat 1st Dec : 12pm - 3pm : €50 Per Person
This Is What Is Included: Kayak Across The Lakes Of Killarney : Paddle Among Deserted Islands : Explore Limestone Caves : 6th Century Innisfallen Abbey : New Touring Kayaks & Great Equipment : Local & Highly Experienced Kayak Guide : Improve Your Kayaking Skills : Learn New Techniques : Discover Local History & Legends : Beginners Welcome

Kayaking In Kinvara & Killarney This Week
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23 November 2012

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry
Some Winter Mountaineering Photos Taken On Carrauntoohil & MacGillycuddy Reeks Two Winters Ago. Thanks To Peter For These!

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry
We Hope To Run Some Snow & Ice Winter Days In Kerry Again This Jan/Feb; Followed By A Scotland Winter Mountaineering Course In Feb 2014.

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry

Winter Mountaineering In MacGillycuddy Reeks - Kerry

20 November 2012

Expanding To Galway - Step 11

Summer's over! Autumn has nearly passed in a flash and the icy fingers of winter are creeping over the darkening nights.

While still running the office; I am also really enjoying being back outdoors, working with clients, moving trailers and washing wetsuits.

Our winter season is always quieter then the summer; so the summer team, including Barry, Jason and Henry, have pretty much finished up apart from weekend work or big bookings. I am trying to do as much work as possible and keep our costs down for the time being.

On reflection our Killarney operation suffered a little this year. I have a feeling that some people and places thought we had shut up shop and left Killarney, as opposed to opening a second base. Killarney is the backbone of the business and I need to work hard to make it clear that we are still very much alive and kicking in Killarney. Two exciting plans are in the pipeline for Killarney from next spring onwards, if everything goes to plan. More on this as they become a little more finalised.

We are into Rock Climbing Training and Mountain Skills season, with some private training days thrown in. Hoping to make a weekly Night Kayak Trip on Kinvara Bay each Friday at 6pm; always guaranteed to run, even if there is just one person booked. This is a pretty special trip taking in the night-time sounds and lights of Kinvara Town and Dungaire Castle!

The past year has been great for reinforcing some important lessons like keeping things simple, safe and efficient; not overstretching resources and getting carried away with big fancy plans. As more office time comes available it is back to the drawing board now, re-assessing the past year, looking for improvements, looking at how we can become more efficient, plus some team training. Our team training, which I need to plan out shortly, will look at some more complex rescue scenarios, advanced coaching and debriefing skills, plus developing our history and storytelling!

Expanding To Galway - Step 11
Autumn In Muckross, Overlooking Torc Mountain

Sunset Over Muckross Lake & Killarney National Park

Sunset Over Muckross Lake & Killarney National Park
Sunset Over Muckross Lake & Killarney National Park; Torc Mountain In The Background; At The End Of A Team Challenge Day We Ran For A Hen Party

Sunset Over Muckross Lake & Killarney National Park

Sunset Over Muckross Lake & Killarney National Park

Sunset Over Muckross Lake & Killarney National Park

13 November 2012

Night Sea Kayaking On Kinvara Bay

Night Sea Kayaking On Kinvara Bay

Night Sea Kayak Trip On Kinvara Bay On Fri Evenings Over The Winter/Spring, Beginning At 6pm. Savour The Sights, Lights & Sounds On Our Unique Kayak Trip.
Beginners Welcome & Warm Gear Provided!

Night Sea Kayaking On Kinvara Bay

This Is What Is Included:
Sea Kayak Through Kinvara Bay : Paddle Among Deserted Islands : Abundant Wildlife & Friendly Seals : 16th Century Dunguaire Castle : New Touring Kayaks & Great Equipment : Local & Highly Experienced Kayak Guide : Improve Your Kayaking Skills : Learn New Techniques : Discover Local History & Legends : Beginners Welcome : Warm Gear

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For More Details Contact Nathan On:
nathan@outdoorsireland.com
+353 (0) 86 860 45 63

Latest News & Upcoming Courses

Thanks for your interest and support this year; in what has been an exciting and hectic year, with a second operation opening in Galway, two new instructors joining our team, plus striving to keep the quality of our Killarney operation the same as always. Here are some of the last courses of 2012 we are running...


Sea Kayak Trip Of Galway City & Docks
This Sat 17th Nov Join Us For A Guided Sea Kayak Trip Of Galway City & Docks; Through Fishing Boats, Tankers, Swans & The Occasional Seal! Beginners Welcome.


Kerry White Water Kayak Skills

This Sun 18th Nov Join Us For An Intensive White Water Kayak Skills Day, Covering River Skills, White Water Techniques, Rope Rescue & River Running Methods.


Mountain Skills 1 In Wicklow & Galway

Map Reading & Mountain Skills Course In Wicklow On 24th & 25th Nov; Followed By Galway/Burren On 15th & 16th Dec. Learn To Map Read & Become Self-Sufficient In The Irish Mountains!


Night Sea Kayaking On Kinvara Bay

Night Sea Kayak Trip On Kinvara Bay On Fri Evenings Over The Winter/Spring, Beginning At 6pm. Savour The Sights, Lights & Sounds On Our Unique Kayak Trip. Beginners Welcome.


Hill Walker & Climber Useful Blogs

If You Are A Hill Walker Or Climber Here Are Some Blogs & Tips That May Be Of Use To You: www.outdoorsireland.com/resources.php

Latest News & Upcoming Courses
Jason Coaching Gear Placement On A Lead Climbing Course
In The Burren

Mountain Skills 1 In Galway & Wicklow

Mountain Skills 1 In Galway & Wicklow

We have two more Mountain Skills 1 Courses planned between now and the end of 2012. Wicklow on 24th & 25th Nov; followed by Galway/Burren on 15th & 16th Dec.

Develop & Improve Your Map Reading & Compass Skills : Learn Navigation Techniques For All Conditions : Excellent Mountain Skills Instructor : Become Self Sufficient In The Mountains : Map & Compass Can Be Provided : Beginners Welcome

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Mountain Skills 1 In Galway & Wicklow

Sea Kayaking In Galway City & Kinvara

The past few weeks we have been running more Galway City Sea Kayak Trips and Kinvara Bay Sea Kayak Trips than Lakes Of Killarney Kayaking, for some reason. Here are some of the photos we have taken...

Sea Kayaking In Galway City & Kinvara
Heading Across Kinvara Bay, Towards Kinvara Town

Sea Kayaking In Galway City & Kinvara
Busy Galway City & Salthill In Background

Sea Kayaking In Galway City & Kinvara
Entrance To Galway Docks

Sea Kayaking In Galway City & Kinvara
Kayaking Under Railway Bridge Into Lough Atalia

Sea Kayaking In Galway City & Kinvara
Dungaire Castle Old & Dungaire Castle New!

10 November 2012

8 November 2012

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway
Wild Burren Goats (Sometimes Hunted For Their Bodhran Skin!)

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway
Some Learning Points From A Lead Climbing Course

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway
Ancient Blackthorn Tree, Shaped By The South West Winds

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway
Evening Over Galway Bay, Looking Towards The Aran Islands

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway
Jason At Work, Coaching Gear Placement

Rock Climbing In The Burren & Galway
Atlantic Storm!

6 November 2012

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway
Misty Dawn Over Kinvara Bay

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway
Theory Time On A Lead Climbing Course In The Burren

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway
Lead Climbing Course In Burren

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway
Learn To Rock Climb Course In Burren

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway
Climbing On Kerry Sea Cliffs

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway
Sun Down Over Dingle Bay Looking Towards Rossbeigh

Recent Rock Climbing & Kayaking Photos From Kerry & Galway
Lonely Fishing Boat On It's Way Home To Dingle

30 October 2012

Galway City Sea Kayaking

We were lucky enough to get to paddle into the inner part of Galway Docks recently. These dock gates only open for about two hours at high tide each day...

Galway City Sea Kayaking

Galway City Sea Kayaking

Galway City Sea Kayaking

Galway City Sea Kayaking

Galway City Sea Kayaking

Galway City Sea Kayaking

Galway City Sea Kayaking