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Wild Country Zephyros 2 – Gear Review
The Zephyros 2 is a great tent for those who are getting more serious about their camping and hiking pursuits. This tent offers a light-weight, affordable option, for both backpackers and hikers, and can stand up to most weather conditions. Having owned a Wild Country Zephyros 2 for over 8 months I have finally got […]
A few hours to spare…
With just a few hours to spare on Thursday evening, Spud and I ventured towards the Mournes. It was 8pm, and Spud’s car smelled of the bacon and potato dinner that he had hastily eaten in order get on the way towards the hills. Our plan this evening was basically just to put in a […]
Photo Album: John’s Mourne Photo Collection
John has been in and taken some great photos in the Mourne mountains over the years. Check out this gallery for more:
Panasonic DMCFT20 Lumix Camera – Gear Review
I was in need of a camera that I could take to the hills and use in all conditions. So the hunt began for a waterproof/shockproof/freezeproof camera that would stand up to the worst weather. Like you are doing now, I read many reviews and looked at many sample images before going ahead and buying […]
A weekend of rain, rain and more rain.
It was wet, very wet, and it was only getting wetter. The rain was pouring down and it was forecast to do so all weekend. We had made the long journey to Rostrevor on Friday afternoon and arrived in darkness. The rain was showing its effects in the local rivers as we soon noticed when […]
Have a plan B
As we approached our chosen wild camp site near Fofanny dam, I watched a swirl of cloud revolving down towards Happy valley in the Mourne mountains, I was feeling good, something was telling me this was going to be a great camp! Originally, the plan had been to walk The Mourne Wall, described by author […]
Navigation training
‘With dawn fast approaching behind us, we ventured into Annalong Wood’ This past fortnight I’ve had a few excellent navigation sessions in the Mourne Mountains in two very different conditions. On the first day I was joined by Spud in Annalong Valley, mother nature had seen it fit to hide everything under a thick blanket […]
Slieve Muck Loop
On reaching Slieve Muck’s summit trig point, which had suddenly appeared from the thick mist, I remember thinking, “Is that all you’ve got?” I really had expected a harder gruelling hike onto Muck.
Coast to Coast Cycle Across Ireland
I heard a sharp pop coming from my rib cage before doubling over in the ring. My opponent stopped and made that screwed up face we all do when we realise someone’s hurt. I got back on the balls of my feet and played out the remaining 20 seconds of the round: mostly dancing. Trying […]