Slieve Corragh summit camp
THE AIR WAS HEAVILY SCENTED WITH THE ODOUR OF WOOD SAP AS WE RAMBLED ALONG THROUGH THE NOW FAMILIAR TOLLYMORE PATH, ALL AROUND US TIMBER HAD BEEN FALLEN, TRIMMED AND STACKED NEATLY READY TO BE TRANSPORTED TO AWAIT ITS FINAL USE. Nearing the end of April we had been rewarded with a high-pressure system of weather […]
Vango Mirage 200 Tent Review
John reviews the Vango Mirage 200 tent
Boundary wall weekend at Tollymore Forest
John recalls a windy but enjoyable weekend with Ed and Oisin around Tollymore forest
Berghaus Deluge Waterproof Trouser Review
Product Specs Rip stop Nylon shell, polyurethane coating Aqua foil outer Polyamide inner Weight: (Male size XXL) 390Gr Leg lengths available: 29 INS, 31ins, 33ins The deluge waterproof over trousers are marketed as been both waterproof and breathable. The Berghaus Deluge trouser features a 3/4-length zip together with a series of robust studs on an […]
Photo Album: Eagle Mountain Winter Circular Hike
John and Spud had an excellent day's hiking in the Mournes, taking in Eagle Mountain
Last days of the holidays
As I took the first steps into the woods i felt the shelter the trees provided from the wind and was thankful for it The 6am alarm was sounding in my ears as I swayed my legs off of the bed. “I’m not right in the head” I heard the inner demons say to […]
Hi-Tec Altitude V 200i waterproof hiking boot review
I found the Hi-Tec Altitude V 200 i winter boots to be tailored for a frequent user who demands a robust hiking boot which can be used for scrambling, hillwalking and prolonged days hiking. With winter fast Approaching Hi Tec have asked HikersBlog to field-test their Hi-Tec Altitude V 200 I Winter hiking boot. Straight out of the […]
