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Glendalough Part Deux – Saturday 16th / Sunday 17th - Revenge of the Sleepers

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Tony B

Glendalough Part Deux – Saturday 16th / Sunday 17th - Revenge of the Sleepers

11 Jun 2012 12:38 # 1

Hi All

Again we are heading towards uncertain weather for the weekend in Glendalough but we will keep an eye on it and plan to make the most of it. Judging from enquiries there as many queries about what the hut is like as much as there are about climbing on the Famous Granite crags.

As required every year we could do with the participation of as many strong multipitch climbers as possible to take the lead and look after new members on the crag. If you could let me know in advance you participation it would be much appreciated in planning for the weekend. We will use Acorn Buttress as a base camp and this will give ample single pitch options at Acorn and Expectancy

New Members, at this stage - all of you should be competent belayers and getting proficient at climbing, just remember a good second is a good belayer, the climbing although important is secondary. Talk through with your climbing partner the plan, the rules before you step off the ground.

Gear required
• Climbing Helmet [No helmet, No climbing - Cycling Helmets are not permitted or Canoe Helmets]
• Harness
• HMS screwgate Karabiner
• Belay device (ATC type or similar, not figure of eight)
• Rock-climbing shoes – Entry / Moderate Level, they should be tight but not hurt [much]

Extra Requirement for Glendalough Weekend.
• Gear extractor / Nut key
• Medium sling (Dyneema 12mm x 1.2 meter long)
• Prussik loop (6mm – 1.0m to 1.2m cord with Double Fishermans Knot)
• 1 or 2 extra screwgate Karabiners – Medium

Whatever the weather we plan to make a go of it.
Accommodation is €5.00 for the night, payable by Sunday morning, there is loads of bed space in dorm style rooms, and mattresses are provided; just bring a sleeping bag & pillow as required. There is also the option of under canvas if you wish.

Itinerary:

Saturday 16th

9.00 Meeting upper car park, Glendalough

9.30 Last depart for the Crag [organised departure]…you can always follow down past the miners village, up a few zig zags and look up to the crags on the right [north side of the valley]

Climbing Single and Multipitch – Weather permitting we will get everyone on a multipitch climb and a couple of single pitch

Wet Weather Options – Hike up to Crag and show routes, etc then continue to do a circuit of Glendalough

19.30 Dinner in the Hut [If anyone would like to go in the pot for my Chocolate Chilli please let me know, I will also do a veggie [with flavour] option, I am not sure what the constitution says about vegans. I will take care of the food, if anyone out there would like to bring dessert knock yourself out. There are plenty of facilities to cater for yourself, bbq, etc. Bring your own beverages…drink responsibly, especially if you are planning on climbing hard the next morning

22.00 Lights Out!! Ye right

Sunday 17th

Get up whenever you like [within reason], clean up from the night before, carry on where you left off on Saturday, go climbing in Glendalough, Luggala, Barnbawn, bouldering in Glendalough or Glendassan, Go Hill Walking from the Hut or from wherever you fancy…the options are endless

Booking

Please let me know by email if you intend going down for the weekend so we can plan accordingly, hope to see as many of you down as possible. Oh & those who want to test my Chocolate Chilli let me know.

Travel

If you require a lift probably best to post on the website.

Tony
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