So five of us are climbing/hiking this tomorrow.
Nearly 4 times higher than Carrantuohill.(The highest mountain in Ireland)
So, to put manners on it we are driving up to 2250m.
From there apparently no choice but to walk.
Have these people not heard of cable cars?
Over 2400m can induce altitude sickness.
Apparently if you are fat and slow,you acclimatise better.
Every cloud.... huh?
Hopefully I'll have the energy to edit this post tomorrow evening.
Estimate 7 hours up and down.
I am a bit nervous.
Wednesday Evening
Well I almost made it. I'm a bit bummed with myself, but I was scared.
Got to 3400 m out of the full 3750m
I stopped 50% due to tired legs and 50% due to fear of falling with tired legs on the descent.
I described it as like climbing a giant chocolate flake.
The rocks were loose and slate-like.The drops sheer.
Hubby got to the top with our two friends. The fifth memeber dropped out fairly early in the climb.
I'll post photos tomorrow. I'm wrecked tonight!
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