Mountain skills Training MS1 & MS2 2012 Kerry, Galway & Wicklow

Irish Adventures Mountain skills Training MS1 & MS2 2012 Kerry, Galway & Wicklow

MS1:

This course includes map-reading and simple navigation techniques, recognition of natural features, distance measurement and timing of walks. Mountain hazards are also covered, as is personal equipment such as correct clothing and emergency equipment.

Jan 7 & 8 MS1 Kerry

Jan 14 & 15 MS1 Wicklow

Jan 21 & 22 MS Galway

Feb 25 & 26 MS1 Wicklow

March 3 & 4 MS1 Kerry

March 31 & April 1 MS1 Wicklow

April 14 & 15 MS1 Galway

April 21 & 22 MS1 Wicklow

April 28 & 29 MS1 Kerry

MS2:

This course builds on MS1. It covers the use of a compass, route-planning and the preparation of route cards, night navigation, scrambling/ steep ground, mountain rescue and emergency procedures.

Jan 21 & 22 MS2 Kerry

Feb 25 & 26 MS2 Wiclow

March 3 & 4 MS2 Galway

March 31 & April 1 MS2 Wicklow

April 14 & 15 MS Kerry

To Book on any of this Mountaineering Ireland approved courses please contact us at info@irishadventures.net or call 0874190318

Kayaking Lakes of Killarney

Still Waters of Lough Lein, with Torc and Mangerton in the background

Sunset over Purple and Tomies Mountain, Eagles Nest on Lough Lein

Kayaking Lakes of Killarney, Kerry, Ireland

We had a great kayaking Killarney National Park on 16th November, it was one of the best days of the year, zero wind, blue skies and a beautiful sunset. We started the day kayaking from the car park, really the car park as the lake was the highest it has been this year. We kayaked along the paths that normally have walkers, cyclists and jaunting cars there. Stopped off on Innisfallen Island where we spotted about 25 Sika deer. Next was past Governers Rock, .the old Copper Mines and back around Ross Island to the canal that leads to Ross castle. For more infomation on kayaking on the Lakes of Killarney, see under kayaking with Irish Adventures.

Kayaking Lakes of Killarney Kerry

Kayaking on the Lakes of Killarney, Killarney National Park, Kerry

Why not try a kayak try on the Lakes of Killarney over the winter months of 2011-2012. Kayaking on lough Lein can be done all through the winter and has some great sheltered bays to paddle. We run Kayak trips on Lough Lein Killarney with min of 2 people, price €50 per person. Kayak from Ross Castle, land on Inisfallen Island, see the bronze age Copper mines on Ross Island or even get a glimpse of the White Tailed Eagle introduced to Killarney National Park.
All equipment supplied wetsuits, booties, waterproof jacket and hats. Call us on 0874190318 or email info@irishadventures.net to book; morning 09.30- 12.30 afternoon 14.00-17.00

Mountain skills Training BOS Course

Mountain skills 1 Dates 2011
Sept 24 & 25 MS1 Kerry
Oct 15 & 16 MS1 Wicklow
Oct 22 & 23 MS1 Kerry
Nov 5 & 6 MS1 Galway
Nov 19 & 20 MS1 Wicklow
Nov 26 & 27 MS1 Kerry
Dec 10 & 11 MS1 Wicklow

Mountain skills 2 dates;
Want to brush up your skills, night navigation, steep ground, refresher.
Oct 1 & 2 MS2 Wicklow, Glendalough
Oct 8 & 9 MS2 Kerry
Nov 12 & 13 MS2 Kerry
Dec 3 & 4 MS2 Galway

Please call Noel on 0874190318 to book on any of these courses or email info@irishadventures.net