Anyone climbing Croagh Patrick?

Graces7

Today is Reek Sunday, the annual Pilgrimage at Murrisk, Reek Sunday.

Any boardsies climbing? Or have climbed?

My neighbour here has climbed it 5 times...

And no, not me.. climbing in and out of bed is enough challenge! Great respect for those who do.. Was to Murrisk a while back, chatting to those about to start...

TheValeyard

Its pissing rain outside, i was barely able to climb out of bed.

gctest50

How many ill-prepared idiots will have to be rescued off it this year ?



https://www.eitb.eus/es/noticias/sociedad/detalle/3917448/interior-factura-5800-euros-dos-peregrinos-su-rescate/

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Cabaal

gctest50 wrote: »

How many ill-prepared idiots will have to be rescued off it this year ?

There's always a few going to put themselves and others at risk,.

In previous years there's been big storm warnings and calls for nobody to climb,...but they still do like mindless inexperienced lemmings

jcorr

Did it as a transition year student. Very tough going but rewarded with a stunning view of clew bay....

One of our class put his knee out so we had to carry him down the mountain. Jayzzzz

AndyBoBandy

Cabaal wrote: »

There's always a few going to put themselves and others at risk,.

In previous years there's been big storm warnings and calls for nobody to climb,...but they still do like mindless inexperienced lemmings

God will protect them

Or

God will take them

Either way, it’s out of their hands!!

gctest50

There's potentially 300,000 troy oz of gold (worth over €360m) in that mountain, time to start mining it

deaglan1

gctest50 wrote: »

There's potentially 300,000 troy oz of gold (worth over €360m) in that mountain, time to start mining it

That mountain is for followers of God, not followers of Gold.

gctest50

€ 442,388,851.61 diesel up n lets get rippin

deaglan1

deaglan1 wrote: »

That mountain is for followers of God, not followers of Gold.

That mountain is just a mountain. There’s nothing sacred or holy about it excet a chapel built by a crowd of suffering fools.

Pile of gobsheites.

beertons

That weather will cause a few more accidents today. I've been up 3 times, was always dry when I started at least. Last time most enjoyable. 1 hour 10 mins up, ran down in 25 mins.

Don't think I'd get too far going bare footed.

Mrcaramelchoc

Is it possible you could get to the top and be able to see nothing?

gctest50

You wouldn't even see it from 'that' side of the mountain

If you wanted, you could hide the processing gear inside the mountain

There would be loads of Irish lads back from Australia that would be really good at that


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tabby aspreme

Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

Is it possible you could get to the top and be able to see nothing?

Been up there twice, first time it was a Focus Ireland fund raiser and raining, the clouds cleared for about 5 seconds and the glimpse of clew bay made me want to do it again. Up in Louisburg for a week last year and picked a clear morning for climbing with the kids, well worth it , the top third is steep and dangerous with all the loose rocks, every nationality climbing it , as it's one of the, to do, things on the wild Atlantic way. All kinds of footwear, from barefoot to white high heels

corner of hells

Mrcaramelchoc wrote: »

Is it possible you could get to the top and be able to see nothing?

Yes , if you keep your eyes closed.

gctest50

JayZeus wrote: »

That mountain is just a mountain. There’s nothing sacred or holy about it excet a chapel built by a crowd of suffering fools.

Pile of gobsheites.

Just another hill

Graces7

deaglan1 wrote: »

That mountain is for followers of God, not followers of Gold.

It has been a Holy Place for many centuries. Many now climb for the challenge and the sense of sheer achievement. No one is unaffected by the experience.

tripadvisor has some reports

https://www.tripadvisor.ie/Attraction_Review-g186625-d284262-Reviews-Croagh_Patrick-County_Mayo_Western_Ireland.html

Good luck to all on the mountain today..

uck51js9zml2yt

corner of hells wrote: »

Yes , if you keep your eyes closed.

Or if it's cloudy!

Call me Al

I haven't done it since my teenage years, when you'd be starting at daybreak or just before sunrise, and you'd be meeting all the group's of lads and girls who had climbed it straight from leaving pubs and clubs around the place..
So risky.

gctest50

Call me Al wrote: »

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So risky.

not exactly K2 now is it ?

allthedoyles

Climbed this once and enjoyed it but not on Reek Sunday.
Loose underfoot conditions makes it difficult.
Especially coming back down.
Not much to do at the top except feed the sheep.

Call me Al

gctest50 wrote: »

not exactly K2 now is it ?

I never said it was now did I...
My comment was about young people climbing in the dark straight after being in the pub all night. That's risky.

And it's not a climb for the faint hearted on Reek Sunday.

Owl.

Been meaning to climb it for years now but still haven't got around to it. Wouldn't do it on reek Sunday though...that sounds like hell to me. Ironically enough.

tabby aspreme

Owl. wrote: »

Been meaning to climb it for years now but still haven't got around to it. Wouldn't do it on reek Sunday though...that sounds like hell to me. Ironically enough.

The Sunday before is worse

Owl.

tabby aspreme wrote: »

The Sunday before is worse

Worse, as in busier? Is that because of people that want to climb it but don't want the religious connection?

Capt'n Midnight

gctest50 wrote: »

There's potentially 300,000 troy oz of gold (worth over €360m) in that mountain, time to start mining it

It's going to cost most of that €360 to extract 483 litres of gold. So I'll pass.

gctest50

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

It's going to cost most of that €360 to extract 483 litres of gold. So I'll pass.

€ 442,388,851.61 today, should be worth it

local employment etc

Graces7

Owl. wrote: »

Been meaning to climb it for years now but still haven't got around to it. Wouldn't do it on reek Sunday though...that sounds like hell to me. Ironically enough.

Far too crowded for me too. If i had climbed it, would have gone in June at first light, watched the light grow.

pauliebdub

I did it about 20 years ago with my family. I've always wanted to do it again and plan on doing it again before the summer is over.

AfterLife

gctest50 wrote: »

Just another hill

I see the stone stacking mongos are at it up there now as well.

Graces7

pauliebdub wrote: »

I did it about 20 years ago with my family. I've always wanted to do it again and plan on doing it again before the summer is over.

Only way for me is a chopper and that is as likely as... well just not likely! That would fulfil 2 wishes. A helicopter ride AND Croagh Patrick.

We have a helipad here

good to see so many there.. they say 25,000

markodaly

Cabaal wrote: »

There's always a few going to put themselves and others at risk,.

In previous years there's been big storm warnings and calls for nobody to climb,...but they still do like mindless inexperienced lemmings

Was there a storm warning this year, if not why bother mentioning it. Oh, that's right, your just another bigot.

Graces7

There is a wonderful photo on the weather forum...

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057827376&page=40

Perfect weather... almost as good as being there..

branie2

I've never done it, nor do I intend do

Atoms for Peace

gctest50 wrote: »

There's potentially 300,000 troy oz of gold (worth over €360m) in that mountain, time to start mining it

Gold against the soul.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

I never got the mass hysteria connected with it and what's so special about doing it on a particular day. We walked up it about five years ago but only because we were on holidays and it was a nice trek. It's certainly a walk or trek rather than a climb.

super_furry

Climbed it once on a warm summer day. It's definitely not a stroll and was pretty challenging towards the top.

Chaos Tourist

Some pilgrims decide to go up Croagh Patrick barefoot. That's pretty hardcore. Feet must be in bits after all that.

JPCN1

Climbed it a few times and three hours should see you up and down if not busy. View from the top of the Islands in Clew Bay stunning. A pint in Campbells a nice reward after!

Sycamore Tree

Elliana Cool Life wrote: »

I never got the mass hysteria connected with it and what's so special about doing it on a particular day. We walked up it about five years ago but only because we were on holidays and it was a nice trek. It's certainly a walk or trek rather than a climb.

Absolute nonsense. Its 764m from sea level to peak and you certainly earn that peak. There is more than one route too. Some of them are very steep which technical experience necessary. The weather on CP can be extreme and very unpredictable. Visibility can disappear (from 200m) in a few minutes. I have climbed it in the dark, in feet of snow, in a storm and it is a great challenge.

That said, I would never climb it on Reek Sunday unless I was involved in safety team. The crowds make it dangerous, especially if unprepared in bad weather.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Sycamore Tree wrote: »

Absolute nonsense. Its 764m from sea level to peak and you certainly earn that peak. There is more than one route too. Some of them are very steep which technical experience necessary. The weather on CP can be extreme and very unpredictable. Visibility can disappear (from 200m) in a few minutes. I have climbed it in the dark, in feet of snow, in a storm and it is a great challenge.

That said, I would never climb it on Reek Sunday unless I was involved in safety team. The crowds make it dangerous, especially if unprepared in bad weather.

Sorry, but it's a trek not a climb. I last went up it at the age of 69. I'm sure, like any where, there are different routes but if myself and Mrs S can go up and down in a few hours, for the wonderful view, it's not necessarily extreme and where did I mention going up in bad weather or in the dark? In good clear summer weather, following the appropriate route, it is a very manageable trek for anybody who does any hill walking.

Graces7

Chaos Tourist wrote: »

Some pilgrims decide to go up Croagh Patrick barefoot. That's pretty hardcore. Feet must be in bits after all that.

And some do it on their knees.. Penance...

That is what the pilgrimage is about. Endurance and hardship.

Westernyelp

JayZeus wrote:

That mountain is just a mountain. There’s nothing sacred or holy about it excet a chapel built by a crowd of suffering fools.

JayZeus wrote:

Pile of gobsheites.

It's a mountain. Not a pile of gob****es. They do look similar in fairness.

Yer Da sells Avon

I know someone who's allergic to cats, so he climbs Croagh Patrick every year barefoot, with a kitten in his pocket, and he'd sniff it every now and then, just for added suffering. One year, his head inflated like a balloon.

Graces7

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Been up there twice, first time it was a Focus Ireland fund raiser and raining, the clouds cleared for about 5 seconds and the glimpse of clew bay made me want to do it again. Up in Louisburg for a week last year and picked a clear morning for climbing with the kids, well worth it , the top third is steep and dangerous with all the loose rocks, every nationality climbing it , as it's one of the, to do, things on the wild Atlantic way. All kinds of footwear, from barefoot to white high heels

This sums it up so well... Thank you. Wish I could have been there so your post made it come to liife for me and for others.

Today has been the perfect day for it... all over now... Until next year...

r93kaey5p2izun

Climbed it 7/8 times as a child. Hated it every time. The view from the top is nice but not worth it imo. Swore I would never do it again the last time and I won't. I wouldn't be able to now anyway.

irishgeo

Green Helicopter (army) just flew over Castlebar I'd say it was from croagh Patrick.

Call me Al

irishgeo wrote: »

Green Helicopter (army) just flew over Castlebar I'd say it was from croagh Patrick.

Maybe her prayers have been answered and it's dropping Graces7 home :-) :-) :-)

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

irishgeo wrote: »

Green Helicopter (army) just flew over Castlebar I'd say it was from croagh Patrick.

Only one person needed to be air lifted off today. RTE now say 5000 took part today: They had said 25000 earlier.

Obi_Wan_Kenobi

I like exercise, but when it's full of old women muttering to themselves and gob****es in bare feet on rocky terrain - I give it a pass, next week will be grand, more stable people will be on the climb.

The Backwards Man

Hills should only be climbed for meat or heat. Every other bastard should stay the fcuk off them.