It's the annual "help me off this mountain" day

same ol sh1te

Now I understand climbing a mountain is a nice personal achievement, but most of these climbers are not fit to climb it. It's a very steep loose shale mountain, not to be taken lightly, some of these assholes do it in their feet. Darwinism at it's finest. Can we not put a big sign at the bottom, "DANGEROUS, CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK" and leave them up there, we have better, more needing uses for the rescue helicopter.

Cookie_Monster

which mountain, there's a lot of them?

same ol sh1te

Cookie_Monster wrote: »

which mountain, there's a lot of them?

Croagh Patrick
http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0727/633338-croagh-patrick/

fastrac

I prefer the American " Write your name on your arm so we can identify the body" approach.

evolving_doors

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Now I understand climbing a mountain is a nice personal achievement, but most of these climbers are not fit to climb it. It's a very steep loose shale mountain, not to be taken lightly, some of these assholes do it in their feet. Darwinism at it's finest. Can we not put a big sign at the bottom, "DANGEROUS, CLIMB AT YOUR OWN RISK" and leave them up there, we have better, more needing uses for the rescue helicopter.

In fairness though it probably serve a good purpose to have all the tenderfeet climbing on one day. At least the rescue team can consolidate all the injuries into one day.

Could you imagine the pressure on the emergency services if there were the same amount of injuries spread out randomly over the year...

Culling the herd is more efficient.

The Dagda

People are going for a walk up a mountain. And you're against it why?

Jester252

The Dagda wrote: »

People are going for a walk up a mountain. And you're against it why?

Because its AH and its cool to dump on anything with a religious connection.

The op is 3edgy5me

same ol sh1te

The Dagda wrote: »

People are going for a walk up a mountain. And you're against it why?

I'm not at all against going up as long as they are able to get back down

same ol sh1te

Jester252 wrote: »

Because its AH and its cool to dump on anything with a religious connection.

The op is 3edgy5me

You were the first one to mention a religious connection

auldgranny

You could climb it any day of the year and not a word about it but tv cameras will be there today.

bnt

It would be easier to be a Muslim. Instead of Mohammed going to the Mountain, the Mountain can come to Mohammed. Though he still has to fly to Mecca and take a walk in the desert, at least once in his life ...

same ol sh1te

same ol sh1te wrote: »

I'm not at all against going up as long as they are able to get back down

Just send everyone in the country up there and tell them to bring down a stone.
That'll soon solve the problem of the mountain.

Jester252

same ol sh1te wrote: »

You were the first one to mention a religious connection

No you where. Why else would you start this thread. Unless you are against anybody climbing any mountain at any time.

Pumpkinseeds

I wonder how many of our elected representatives will be using it as a free photo opportunity and a chance to feign piety

same ol sh1te

auldgranny wrote: »

You could climb it any day of the year and not a word about it but tv cameras will be there today.

Because it's guaranteed action, the rescue helicopter crew put in overtime

SEPT 23 1989

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I wonder how many of our elected representatives will be using it as a free photo opportunity and a chance to feign piety

Kenny will be going up on his 10 speed peddle bike

same ol sh1te

Jester252 wrote: »

No you where. Why else would you start this thread. Unless you are against anybody climbing any mountain at any time.

I've no problem with anyone climbing a mountain, I've climbed it myself. I didn't turn up in flip flops and a t-shirt or try climb it in my feet

Tail Docker

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Kenny will be going up on his 10 speed peddle bike

What's he peddling this time?

Jester252

same ol sh1te wrote: »

I've no problem with anyone climbing a mountain, I've climbed it myself. I didn't turn up in flip flops and a t-shirt or try climb it in my feet

How is it any of your business what someone wears?

dxhound2005

Armelodie wrote: »

In fairness though it probably serve a good purpose to have all the tenderfeet climbing on one day. At least the rescue team can consolidate all the injuries into one day.

Could you imagine the pressure on the emergency services if there were the same amount of injuries spread out randomly over the year...

Culling the herd is more efficient.

Hundreds of people climb it on random days. About 100,000 every year apparently.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/safety-warning-issued-to-30-000-planning-croagh-patrick-climb-1.1879598

Last Saturday an Irish Coast Guard Rescue helicopter had to airlift three casualties from the mountain in separate rescues after suffering leg and head injuries.

There were 3 casualties on Reek Sunday 2012 and 12 last year, 3 serious according to the internet. Must be something to do with safety in numbers, keeping most of the herd out of danger.

same ol sh1te

Jester252 wrote: »

How is it any of your business what someone wears?

Course it's my business, who covers the cost of rescuing them

Oops69

Just as well the Garth concerts were cancelled , his legions would have missed out on their annual pilgrimage , in fact I think it was a conspiracy by the church to cancel those concerts .

No Pants

Does God or Jesus or someone not help with this endeavour at all? He really is a lazy bastard if he doesn't.

SEPT 23 1989

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Course it's my business, who covers the cost of rescuing them

Do they not get hit with some sort of an invoice like you do if you call out the fire brigade?

Choccie Lover

Jester252 wrote: »

How is it any of your business what someone wears?

Because it's really irresponsible to go up there in flip flops. It's not like it's the most challenging climb in the world, but for the last half hour of the ascent, you are skidding around on very loose rocks and a liability to those around you.

SEPT 23 1989

No mention of Jesus wearing flip flops in the bible

Oops69

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Do they not get hit with some sort of an invoice like you do if you call out the fire brigade?

I think the bishop of wherever would have a stroke if that happened and joe Duffys liveline would be clogged up for weeks

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

The Dagda wrote: »

People are going for a walk up a mountain. And you're against it why?

If I rememeber correctly, it's the idea of climbing a mountain when not physically to do so and in bare feet.

I'm in (reasonably) good shape and I've been up it. Wasn't easy.

cloud493

Why would you try and climb a mountain with no shoes on?

No Pants

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

No mention of Jesus wearing flip flops in the bible

Maybe that Holy Spirit chap could look after this, it's not like he/she/it does anything else.

SEPT 23 1989

cloud493 wrote: »

Why would you try and climb a mountain with no shoes on?

Pain and suffering

allthedoyles

cloud493 wrote: »

Why would you try and climb a mountain with no shoes on?

Its penance for your sins ..................all the wrong things you done in this life will be forgiven

SEPT 23 1989

allthedoyles wrote: »

Its penance for your sins ..................all the wrong things you done in this life will be forgiven

Will God not forgive sinners in flip flops?

No Pants

allthedoyles wrote: »

Its penance for your sins ..................all the wrong things you done in this life will be forgiven

It's really good value if you only do it once every ten or twenty years. And if you're an evil bastard/bitch. Not forgetting the leap of faith you're taking that even if God exists, he gives a ****e whether you climb a mountain or not.

Jester252

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Course it's my business, who covers the cost of rescuing them

17 out of 20,000 last year. Less than 0.1%

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

cloud493 wrote: »

Why would you try and climb a mountain with no shoes on?

Because Jesus told you to apparently.

Sulla Felix

allthedoyles wrote: »

Its penance for your sins ..................all the wrong things you done in this life will be forgiven

Sure you can get that at confession. OR is this something they're told to do by the priest in confession? Like 10 Hail Marys and go climb a mountain?

SEPT 23 1989

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Pain and suffering

You could also get that down at you local BDSM club and at least you'll still be able to walk afterwards. :pac:

catallus

I'm sorry, but "more needing uses" gave me a chuckle.

Especially since OP thinks he knows better than the climbers themselves what they should do with their lives.

No Pants

Sulla Felix wrote: »

Sure you can get that at confession. OR is this something they're told to do by the priest in confession? Like 10 Hail Marys and go climb a mountain?

Doesn't seem fair to the people who live near mountains. It's the postcode lottery again.

cloud493

Are they just doing it for the craic or do they wanna be sponsored?

Mikros

I think the OP was trying to make a good point, and it had nothing to do with religion. Around 30,000 people will try and climb Croagh Patrick today and many of them will not have the appropriate equipment or level of fitness required to do it. The trail near the summit has become very worn down over the years and it is pretty steep and covered in loose shale.

The problem is there is an expectation that the emergency services will be there to pick up all the pieces. For anyone climbing any mountain a basic level of preparedness and assessment of the the things that can go wrong is considered to be the responsible thing to do.

Even worse is the number of children dragged along with unsuitable gear and every year there is at least one child treated for exhaustion or borderline hypothermia and many more for blisters, sprained ankles, bruises, fatigue and cuts sustained from falls.

Not saying people shouldn't climb it, but that they should have some basic regard for their own well being and safety and leave the emergency services for actual emergences.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Deleted User wrote: »

You could also get that down at you local BDSM club and at least you'll still be able to walk afterwards. :pac:

Not if it's a good BDSM club...

same ol sh1te

Mikros wrote: »

I think the OP was trying to make a good point, and it had nothing to do with religion. Around 30,000 people will try and climb Croagh Patrick today and many of them will not have the appropriate equipment or level of fitness required to do it. The trail near the summit has become very worn down over the years and it is pretty steep and covered in loose shale.

The problem is there is an expectation that the emergency services will be there to pick up all the pieces. For anyone climbing any mountain a basic level of preparedness and assessment of the the things that can go wrong is considered to be the responsible thing to do.

Even worse is the number of children dragged along with unsuitable gear and every year there is at least one child treated for exhaustion or borderline hypothermia and many more for blisters, sprained ankles, bruises, fatigue and cuts sustained from falls.

Not saying people shouldn't climb it, but that they should have some basic regard for their own well being and safety and leave the emergency services for actual emergences.

Exactly what I was trying to get across in the OP

Choccie Lover

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Will God not forgive sinners in flip flops?

No, I don't think he will :pac:

Jester252

same ol sh1te wrote: »

Exactly what I was trying to get across in the OP

Except your more worried about the cost.

P_1

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Because Jesus told you to apparently.

And there we have it ladies and gents. Jesus is actually a Dom!

Choccie Lover

Mikros wrote: »

I think the OP was trying to make a good point, and it had nothing to do with religion. Around 30,000 people will try and climb Croagh Patrick today and many of them will not have the appropriate equipment or level of fitness required to do it. The trail near the summit has become very worn down over the years and it is pretty steep and covered in loose shale.

The problem is there is an expectation that the emergency services will be there to pick up all the pieces. For anyone climbing any mountain a basic level of preparedness and assessment of the the things that can go wrong is considered to be the responsible thing to do.

Even worse is the number of children dragged along with unsuitable gear and every year there is at least one child treated for exhaustion or borderline hypothermia and many more for blisters, sprained ankles, bruises, fatigue and cuts sustained from falls.

Not saying people shouldn't climb it, but that they should have some basic regard for their own well being and safety and leave the emergency services for actual emergences.

Exactly! I went up there on Paddy's Day and there were kids skidding all over the place. One of them nearly took the legs from underneath me! It gets messy at the top.

same ol sh1te

Jester252 wrote: »

Except your more worried about the cost.

As well as the dependence on and expectation of the Rescue Services to get them out of trouble.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

P_1 wrote: »

And there we have it ladies and gents. Jesus is actually a Dom!

More a case of his followers being submissives.

"You may now rise for the Responsorial Psalm, and the responce is: 'Thank you, Sir - May I have another?'"

shruikan2553

Why would you bring a child? Might as well leave them at the top and let them be raised by sheep. The sheep might take better care of them.