As this cold weather continues through the winter it gives us some great winter conditions in the Mountains in Kerry, these days are aimed to give you the experience of walking with crampons and ice axe while under the supervision of experienced and qualified Winter Mountain leaders.
The guided climbs or Carrauntoohil will take routes with ground less than grade 1 winter, yo allow plenty of learning and introduce you to winter walking at a comfortable pace. For up to date infomation join Irish Adventures facebook page
Cost is €60 per person including hire of equipment, ice axe, crampons and helmet Ratio of instructor to client 1:6 max Next dates Sunday 19th Monday 20th December Christmas period 28th, 29th, 30th December and 2nd, 3rd & 4th January
These days are depended on conditions, email info@irishadvenutures.net or text Noel on 0874190318 to get update on conditions and availability.
2nd Hand Sea kayaks, 2 years old. All in great condition, well looked after, minimum light scratches 3 Different types, prices between €475 and €550 Four Necky Manitou 14's, 14ft or 4m, all have drop down skeg, great for beginner/intermediate One Necky Zoar Sport 14ft or 4.4m rudder Two Necky Narpa's 16ft or 5m rudder One Necky Kyook 15.7ft or 4.8m, rudder Call Noel on 0874190318 or email info@irishadventures.net or website contact us
Irish Adventures will run its hugely popular Winter Skills training course again in Scotland during February 2011. The course is a great introduction to the skills required to walk safely in winter conditions, whether in Ireland, Scotland or further afield. The four-day weekend courses feature walks on such classic mountain routes as Ben Nevis and other peaks around Fort William and Glencoe in the highlands of Scotland. The package comprises five nights' accommodation at a luxury lakeside chalet close to the bustling town of Fort William. Irish Adventures offers complimentary transfers from Glasgow and Glasgow Prestwick airports - we can also arrange collection from a train station if pre-arranged. Collection on arrival will be at 7pm with departure from the airport circa 11am. We would advise early booking to take advantage of cheap flights from Dublin, Cork and Shannon(Aer Lingus seems best). There will be regular shuttle runs to Fort William in the evenings for those who prefer eating out or for those who would like to go for a few drinks (especially to celebrate on the last night, of course!). No previous winter skills experience required but a reasonable to good level of fitness is recommended.
The Package Includes:
• Transfer to and from Glasgow airports
• All transport during the course
• Luxury self-catering accommodation at lakefront chalets
• Technician equipment, helmet, harness, ice-axe and crampons
• Highly experienced, qualified instructors
• Four days of intensive instruction and classic winter walking, including Ben Nevis
Course Dates 2011
February 8-13 February 17-22 February 22-27
Arrival date of collection is first date, departure date second eg On the February 17-22 course, walking dates are 18,19,20 & 21. The first day will concentrate on ice-axe and crampon work. Ben Nevis will be covered over the 4 days.
Total Cost: €575
The price is per person sharing a twin room; a single room supplement is available. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment and to take full advantage of budget flights.
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. Cost:- non-residential 145 euro- residential 185 euro (1 night) 225 euro (2 nights) per person sharing
2011
29 & 30 January, Kerry
5 & 6 March, Kerry
26 & 27 March, Wicklow
Contact Noel to Book course 087 4190318 or email info@irishadventures.net
The Mountain Skills Scheme aims to teach hill-walkers the skills required to look after themselves in the IrishMountains. The course provides training in the basic skills required to carry out hill-walking competently, safely and enjoyably. Aspects of navigation, equipment, safety and mountain hazards are covered.
Our next MS1 course is 10/11 April in Kerry, next MS2 is Galway 10/11 April.
Please find list of Mountain skills dates and booking forms attached for both MS1 and MS2. Let us know again which date would suit and can provisionally hold a place till booking form arrives.
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.
Cost:
- non-residential 145 euro
- residential 185 euro (1 night) 225 euro (2 nights) per person sharing.
Dates: Available on request, please contact us.
Dates: Mountain Skills 1
2010
10 & 11 April, Kerry
24 & 25 April, Kerry
8 & 9 May, Galway
15 & 16 May, Kerry
26 & 27 June, Kerry
24 & 25 July, Kerry
21 & 22 Aug, 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.
DatesMountain Skills 2 Training
2010
10 & 11 April, Galway
24 & 25 April, Kerry
15 & 16 May, Kerry
24 & 25 July, Kerry
Mountain skills assessment, 15.16 May. 1 or 2 Places left
New decade, new race. Irish Adventures are proud to announce the ‘Dingle Adventure Race’, which will be held on 12th June 2010.
It is a one day Multi Activity Adventure Race consisting of Bike, Hike, Run and Kayak. The 26 mile/ 42km course will take you to some of the gems of the Dingle peninsula, biking over the Conor Pass, Ireland’s highest mountain pass, following in the footsteps of St Brandon climbing Irelands second highest Mountain range Mt Brandon, running country roads of the peninsula and kayaking across Dingle Harbour. More Course info
Race Categories individually, team of 2 or the fun relay teams of 4. more Categories info Cost of competing: individual €60. Team (2 person) €55 each, Relay (4 persons) €40 each
Make this race a different Adventure race by raising money for our Charity Partners, The Irish Guide Dog for the Blind or Enable Ireland. More Charity info
Winter Skills Days Ireland 2010-2011
