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"Don't have any pints the night before is the best advice or you will be literally shredded. " Yeah i wasn't planning on it but thanks lol | |||
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"We know of a group of fabbers doing this very soon. They'll mount Croagh Patrick first and each other then The first part is the toughest but it's ok after that. Take ham sandwiches with you, once you get to the top they'll be the nicest ham sandwiches you've ever eaten. Enjoy " Haha that sounds like a good day all around We will definitely have the tea and ham sandwiches packed and maybe cheeky packet of tayto lol but my main question would be should i invest in the proper boots or would your runners be fine? Apologies in advance if that's a stupid question which I'm sure it is lol | |||
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"We know of a group of fabbers doing this very soon. They'll mount Croagh Patrick first and each other then The first part is the toughest but it's ok after that. Take ham sandwiches with you, once you get to the top they'll be the nicest ham sandwiches you've ever eaten. Enjoy Haha that sounds like a good day all around We will definitely have the tea and ham sandwiches packed and maybe cheeky packet of tayto lol but my main question would be should i invest in the proper boots or would your runners be fine? Apologies in advance if that's a stupid question which I'm sure it is lol" Invest in hiking boots as it's quite slippery with the small stones, you could fall easily | |||
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"Hey guys whats the craic. Just a quick one here has anyone done the Croagh Patrick climb? As this idea only came about lastnight with a few friends and about 8 pints each and like every good idea it sounded like a fantastic idea at the time lol but now the next morning and the mother of all hangovers haha i'm starting to regret my decision So we have already booked our hotels for a few weeks time so it looks like its going to happen so if anyone has done it before or has any advice it would be greatly appreciated " I've done it. It's fine for anyone with reasonable fitness. Clear path for 3/4s of the way then loose shale to the top. More care needed on way down. Stunning views on a clear day which makes it worth it. | |||
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"Don't have any pints the night before is the best advice or you will be literally shredded. If I had this advise 2 months ago it would have been awesome. 10-12 Guinness the night before then up. Thank fec it wasnt a warm day, mist from about 1/3 of the way up and no idea how long it was gonna take us, was not a fun experience but good to have done it all the same. Tough climb tho, would only do it again sober & if it was a clear day so I could see more than my own hand infront of my face at the top " Shit man that must have been a tough climb after a feed of pints the night before lol The plan is to leave here in Galway early doors like 6 or 7am as i believe it's like a 4 or 5hr climb at a reasonable pace and i believe there is a little pub somewhere close to the bottom so that will be the starting point for the rest of the day on the beer | |||
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"Tell them you've changed your mind, life is too short for that shit unless you actually want to do it" I actually do want to do it lol it's something ive wanted to do for a while now but once this hangover clears i'll be doing a little bit more research haha. | |||
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"Don't have any pints the night before is the best advice or you will be literally shredded. If I had this advise 2 months ago it would have been awesome. 10-12 Guinness the night before then up. Thank fec it wasnt a warm day, mist from about 1/3 of the way up and no idea how long it was gonna take us, was not a fun experience but good to have done it all the same. Tough climb tho, would only do it again sober & if it was a clear day so I could see more than my own hand infront of my face at the top Shit man that must have been a tough climb after a feed of pints the night before lol The plan is to leave here in Galway early doors like 6 or 7am as i believe it's like a 4 or 5hr climb at a reasonable pace and i believe there is a little pub somewhere close to the bottom so that will be the starting point for the rest of the day on the beer " If it's going to take you 5 hours you might want to get a bit of training in beforehand | |||
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"Don't have any pints the night before is the best advice or you will be literally shredded. If I had this advise 2 months ago it would have been awesome. 10-12 Guinness the night before then up. Thank fec it wasnt a warm day, mist from about 1/3 of the way up and no idea how long it was gonna take us, was not a fun experience but good to have done it all the same. Tough climb tho, would only do it again sober & if it was a clear day so I could see more than my own hand infront of my face at the top Shit man that must have been a tough climb after a feed of pints the night before lol The plan is to leave here in Galway early doors like 6 or 7am as i believe it's like a 4 or 5hr climb at a reasonable pace and i believe there is a little pub somewhere close to the bottom so that will be the starting point for the rest of the day on the beer If it's going to take you 5 hours you might want to get a bit of training in beforehand " Oh really do you think it would be a lot quicker than that? Maybe my mate was suggesting that it would be 4/5hrs up and down and i have misunderstood him which probably sounds correct lol | |||
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"Don't have any pints the night before is the best advice or you will be literally shredded. If I had this advise 2 months ago it would have been awesome. 10-12 Guinness the night before then up. Thank fec it wasnt a warm day, mist from about 1/3 of the way up and no idea how long it was gonna take us, was not a fun experience but good to have done it all the same. Tough climb tho, would only do it again sober & if it was a clear day so I could see more than my own hand infront of my face at the top Shit man that must have been a tough climb after a feed of pints the night before lol The plan is to leave here in Galway early doors like 6 or 7am as i believe it's like a 4 or 5hr climb at a reasonable pace and i believe there is a little pub somewhere close to the bottom so that will be the starting point for the rest of the day on the beer If it's going to take you 5 hours you might want to get a bit of training in beforehand Oh really do you think it would be a lot quicker than that? Maybe my mate was suggesting that it would be 4/5hrs up and down and i have misunderstood him which probably sounds correct lol" All depends on fitness but at a reasonable pace it shouldn't take more than 3 hrs in total but it's not a race so do it at your own pace. | |||
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"If you do invest in hiking boots, make sure you have them well broken in & are comfortable to wear. Nothing worse than hiking for 4/5 hours with blisters forming & the boots cutting the feet off ya!! " Yes, have blister plasters with you | |||
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"We know of a group of fabbers doing this very soon. They'll mount Croagh Patrick first and each other then The first part is the toughest but it's ok after that. Take ham sandwiches with you, once you get to the top they'll be the nicest ham sandwiches you've ever eaten. Enjoy " Sounds like fun | |||
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"We know of a group of fabbers doing this very soon. They'll mount Croagh Patrick first and each other then The first part is the toughest but it's ok after that. Take ham sandwiches with you, once you get to the top they'll be the nicest ham sandwiches you've ever eaten. Enjoy Haha that sounds like a good day all around We will definitely have the tea and ham sandwiches packed and maybe cheeky packet of tayto lol but my main question would be should i invest in the proper boots or would your runners be fine? Apologies in advance if that's a stupid question which I'm sure it is lol" runners are fine if the weather's dry...boots give more support though and probably recommended. | |||
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"Climbed it twice. Just take it slowly. Take short breaks if needed. Bring a back pack with water, coffee, goodies as no shop in sight lol. Fantastic view from the top but pray it stays dry as coming back down is harder especially if wet" That's what happened me started to rain when I was near the top them comming down it was so Slippy .. | |||
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"Climbed it twice. Just take it slowly. Take short breaks if needed. Bring a back pack with water, coffee, goodies as no shop in sight lol. Fantastic view from the top but pray it stays dry as coming back down is harder especially if wet That's what happened me started to rain when I was near the top them comming down it was so Slippy .." I know. Rocks are loose and slippery than hell when wet. How do people climb it barefooted . Ouch ?? | |||
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"Quite often slips and falls occur when you are over cautious. That's almost as bad as being reckless. If you only think one step ahead and keep stopping and starting you are having to readjust your balance with every step. The more rigid you are the more chance there is of a fall. Look 3,4 5 steps ahead and keep moving no matter how slow that may be. Feel the ground under your feet as you go and you'll learn to anticipate and more importantly relax. Compare it to walking on ice. A confident stride where you are barely putting your weight on one spot and you will cover ground. Stopping and analysing every step and you're going on your arse. " That's very good advice to map out the the way back down cheers. | |||
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"Oh I done it I was grand going up bit then I literally foze halfway down cause I was petrified... I'm glad I done it bt once is enough for me.." Ah no Boglady, let's get a few together and do it some Sunday morning. Maybe followed by a feast of beers | |||
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"We know of a group of fabbers doing this very soon. They'll mount Croagh Patrick first and each other then The first part is the toughest but it's ok after that. Take ham sandwiches with you, once you get to the top they'll be the nicest ham sandwiches you've ever eaten. Enjoy " The first part? Surely it's the last bit that's the trickiest,only gets steep and slippery then | |||
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"Today's the day we tackle Croagh Patrick god help us The weather isn't great here in Galway but hopefully it brightens up by the time we get to Westport x Ps mountain to follow lol" How you get on? | |||
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"Your not a soft lad, my legs were goosed after my first hillwalk and I was still playing ball, and I was 22. I actually think its one of the toughest hillwalks in the country but I wernt gonna say that to you before you done it Plenty more mountains to try, get yourself back out there and embrace irelands wonderful scenery " Cheers buddy it was very tough going and it was my first very climb also but my New Balance runners held up ok lol | |||
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"Would any be interested in setting a date and joining us on it next year?" Yeah id probably be up for doing it again with a bigger group | |||
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"Would any be interested in setting a date and joining us on it next year?" Would definitely be interested in it | |||
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"walking sticks ..will help you with your footing on the way down " That's wrong way round Sticks are for the way up not down | |||
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"Cheers buddy it was very tough going and it was my first very climb also but my New Balance runners held up ok lol" Not wishing to sound like a party pooper but is it any wonder that Kerry Mountain Rescue pleaded with people to respect the Mountains and wear suitable footwear. Otherwise glad you enjoyed the hike | |||
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