27 February 2014

Website Issues

Apologies; having some major website issues. If in doubt you can reach me on info@outdoorsireland.com or +353 (0) 86 860 45 63.

Thanks, Nathan

21 February 2014

Intro White Water Kayak Course In Killarney

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd March

Learn The Skills & Techniques To Paddle White Water Rivers


White Water Kayaking is a two day kayaking course on Kerry rivers.

Over the two days you will learn the kayak strokes and techniques to paddle on fast flowing rivers, as part of a group. You will have an introduction to river rescues, defensive swimming and use of throw ropes.

At the end of this course you will have a solid introduction to river kayaking and white water skills, plus have an understanding of safety awareness and river hazards. This course is the first step in moving from Level 2 Proficiency to Level 3 Proficiency, which is certified by Canoeing Ireland.

Price: €150 Per Person
10am - 5pm
Equipment Provided

To Book Please Contact Nathan:
info@outdoorsireland.com
+353 (0) 86 860 45 63
Click Here To See All Of Our Kayak Training Courses

20 February 2014

Learn To Rock Climb Course Syllabus

Learn To Rock Climb Course Syllabus
(RC1 Course Syllabus)


Day 1:


Harness/Helmet
Rope Safety
Crab Safety
Clip In
Climb
Lower Off
Belay With Italian Hitch
Buddy Check
Climbing Calls
Crab Cross Load Check
Team Climb/Belay
Instructor Demo
Coaching Calls
Techniques
Tie In With Figure Eight/Stopper
Italian Hitch
Clove Hitch
Flake Rope
Coil Rope


Day 2:


Team Climb/Belay
Recap Day 1
Belay With Belay Plate
Belay In Top Rope Position
Climb/Top Out
Sling Daisy Chain
Sling Placement For Thread & Spike
Abseil Without Prussic Using Safety Rope
Abseil With Prussic Using Safety Rope
Foot Work/Watch Feet
Balance/Small Moves
Instructor Demo
Techniques


Learn To Rock Climb Techniques
(RC1 Techniques)


Edge
Crimp
Pivot On Feet
Hand Cross
Foot Cross
Bridge
Palm
Smear
Side Pull
Skip Feet
Under Pull
Balance/Small Moves
Foot Work/Watch Feet

Click Here For Details On Our Rock Climbing Courses
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19 February 2014

18 February 2014

Manchán Magan

Really exciting time coming up!

Manchán Magan; travel writer, journalist, documentary maker; is joining us for several occasions over the coming weeks, to write and podcast about some of our tours and training courses.

First one is a Mountain Skills Course in the Burren/Galway this weekend. Can't wait to meet him!

Here is his website: www.manchan.com

Mountain Skills 2 Training In Kerry, On Mangerton

Mountain Skills 2 Training, Day 1, Up On Mangerton With The Paps Way Off In Background

Figuring Out Tick Off Points And Cut Off Points!

17 February 2014

Kayak Tour Through Muckross Lake On Saturday

Paddling Through Young Oaks Near Dinis Cottage On Muckross Lake

Sun Beginning To Set Over The Pines And Oaks Of Torc

Purple Cloud Over Purple Mountain, Still With A Sprinkling Of Snow On Top


Our Next Guided Kayak Tour Is Sat 22nd Feb. Click Here For More Details

14 February 2014

Storm Damage

Sorry if office has been hard to get through to last few days. Issues with electricity and internet. Sorted now and back into office on Mon.

Upcoming Places Are Up To Date Here:
http://www.outdoorsireland.com/upcomingplaces.php

7 February 2014

New Base At Muckross Park Hotel

We have just opened a base at Muckross Park Hotel, where our Kerry office, meeting room and class room, are now located. Thanks to Sean, Daniel and so many others at the hotel who helped to make it happen. I will get some photos up soon.

Our Galway operation is runnning as normal; with a Mountain Skills 1 in the Burren in a couple of weeks and our guided sea kayak tours about to kick off.

Roll on the spring! Nathan

6 February 2014

Mountain Skills 2 - Kerry - 15th & 16th Feb

We have one space left on a Mountain Skills 2 in Killarney, Kerry, on 15th & 16th Feb. The price is €155 per person.

This course is a step up from Mountain Skills 1 and covers navigation techniques, compass work, night navigation, steep ground work and emergency procedures.

For More Details Or To Book Contact Nathan:
info@outdoorsireland.com
+353 (0) 86 860 45 63