Doan and Muck

Good long walk into Louth Shannagh then right to the shoulder on Doan. Gerry suggested we traverse around a few hundred meteres where we picked up a nice path to the top. Great views in the sunshine and a short rest then down from the summit towards Muck after lunch at the Mourne Wall. Another great spring day in the hills without any rain. 14Km and approximately 700m of climbing.

Preparing for the Tain Festival

Skiing in France

After a long delay some pics from the trip to France - Great Skiing and good company made a top class trip. There again we don't do bad trips

Walking and Climbing on 9th and 10th Jan

Walk on the 2nd January 2010

Left my camera in the car after taking one shot on the drive to the hills. Road conditions very bad.

Left from Newcastle to the top of Donard via the Blackstairs. Some scrambling with crampons and ice axe then a long pull to the top. Solid winter conditions. From Donard to the top of Comedagh then down to the Pot of Legawherry up a steep slope to the top of Slieve Corragh then Comedagh and down; the Glen River Valley. Conditions required crampons but that didn't stop people from being on the hills without them. Groups making their way back to Newcastle by sliding on their bums! Takes all sorts!