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    davalanche
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭davalanche


    just thought id add a few others
    csn mountaineering
    ucc mountaineering
    the irish banff film festival the international banff site
    dont cut the rope!!!!!!


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    Borzoi
    Registered Users Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭Borzoi


    Just got a few maps throught the OSI partner the National Map Centre

    http://www.irishmaps.ie/index.cfm

    Ordered Tuesday, delivered Thursday

    Got 3 Discovery series (1:50,000) all what they described as 'water resistant' which is lightly laminated at €22=50 each, expensive but better than the map disintegrating in the rain on a hill side:D


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    Kell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Kell


    And another

    www.sprayway.com

    they have a factory outlet in the Sandyford Industrial Estate where you can save yourself about 30/40% off retail. Nice kit too.

    K-


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    Evil Phil
    Registered Users Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭Evil Phil


    This thread is intended as a guide to the outdoors for those couch potatoes making their first brave steps. Please feel free to give advice to the inexperienced. If you have a question then please start a new thread.

    Evil Phil


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    Evil Phil
    Registered Users Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭Evil Phil


    Travel Insurance
    Travel Insurance is vital if your leaving the country. Injuries and rescue operations can be expensive abroad as can getting the proper medical care. For outdoor activities I can recommend:
    • The BMC - You have to be a member of the BMC or the MCI to quailify but its outstanding cover. I always use this.
    • Snowcard - I know a number of skiers/snowboarders who recommend this company (UK Residents Only)
    • The Foundry - based in Sheffield. Apparently they do climbing trip insurance but I had a look at the site and couldn't find any reference to it.

    Learning to climb
    There are a number of options available for the aspiring climber. These are based around Dublin as that's where I'm based and don't know what else is out there but would love to hear so add your €0.02. I'd also advice new climbers to try it out with Tiglin or another outdoor adventure place and if you like it join a club and learn through them. You can all the courses in the world but if you're not out climbing regularly preferably with experienced people it's pointless.
    • Tiglin - do a number of rock climbing courses from total beginner to the improving climber.
    • Irish Mountaineering Club - run courses every year at the start of the climbing season (too late for 2005). I have to say I joined this club as an intermediate level climber and the standard of people who started with the IMC is excellent.
    • Tollymore Mountain Centre - Similiar to Tiglin but based in the Mournes instead of Wicklow.
    • UCD in Dublin - don't have contact details at they moment but the do lessons for beginners. Ask at the climbing wall in the sports complex.
    • University Mountaineering Clubs - most uniiversities have a climbing club. Join up if you're a student and get to use all the gear for free. You may even get to shag someone :)


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    neilled
    Registered Users Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭neilled


    Kell wrote:
    And another

    www.sprayway.com

    they have a factory outlet in the Sandyford Industrial Estate where you can save yourself about 30/40% off retail. Nice kit too.

    K-

    That operation has now closed..... was hit and miss - some people i know got absolute bargins, anytime i went out there was nothing to write home about!


    Another commercial link would be www.oas.ie - outdoor adventure store.


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    theTinker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 638 ✭✭✭theTinker


    here is a club which me a first time hillwalker walked with(dublin based):
    http://www.anoige.ie/ // main page
    http://www.anoige.ie/calendar/hillwalking //hill walking events

    I had a great time, it was easy to go with them, friendly nice people. they do lots of easy, moderate and hard hikes, every sunday and sum other days to.

    you dont need to join anything to go, just show up with 10 euro and a pair of hard shoes or day hikers.

    ps: wear thick socks :)
    if you can get day hikers its worth it, my feet were sore by the end of the day.


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    albertw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 395 ✭✭albertw


    A few suggestions:

    Clubs and Organisations
    Geocaching Ireland

    Landowner policies (?)
    Wicklow Mountains National Park Wild Camping policy
    Coillte Recreation Policy

    Cheers


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    Timmaay
    Registered Users Posts: 11,394 ✭✭✭✭Timmaay


    For the really fit amoung us -> imra.ie


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    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Irish Speaking Hillwalking Club, based in Dublin

    http://www.cnocadoiri.com/


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    Evil Phil
    Registered Users Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭Evil Phil


    • Dial 999/112 and as for Mountain Rescue.
    • You will be connected to a Garda control centre who will notify the appropriate Mountain Rescue Team.
    • Tell them where you are (grid reference if possible) and the nature of the incident.
    • If an ambulance is required the Garda or Rescue Team will ensure one is provided. You do not need to call one yourself.
    • Stay by the phone or in a place where you can receive a signal on your mobile phone.
    • A Rescue Controller will call you back at the number you have given.
    • They will take further details and mobilise the team who will be with you as quickly as possible.

    Dublin/Wicklow mountain rescue: http://www.dwmrt.ie/


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    mounteer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭mounteer


    My favorite stores (besides irishh ones...):
    www.globetrotter.de
    www.kibuba.eu
    www.barrabes.com
    www.pathfinder-equipment.de
    www.telemark-pyrenees.com
    www.moosejaw.com - ok this one is US store, but sometimes its worth tryin..


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    pmccormack
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 157 ✭✭pmccormack


    www.irishcanoekayak.com
    For kayaking & Canoeing Lessons & day trips and river saftey and rescue courses.

    www.i-canoe.com
    Kayaking Gear and Fishing accessories

    www.irishfreestyle.com
    Great Kayaking Resource

    www.irishwhitewater.com
    For information on Rivers in Ireland


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    Daithi2004
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Daithi2004


    If you are heading to or from Northern Ireland, this website might be useful:

    http://www.ufrc-online.co.uk/


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    BarryD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭BarryD


    Maps for Dublin & Wicklow Mountains, Wicklow Way etc. www.eastwestmapping.ie


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    Cork boy 55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭Cork boy 55


    Any good websites listing River walks, nature parks, walks , natural amenties, beachs and so on in Ireland or ideally in Greater cork city area.


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    Daithi2004
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭Daithi2004


    Cork boy 55 wrote: »
    Any good websites listing River walks, nature parks, walks , natural amenties, beachs and so on in Ireland or ideally in Greater cork city area.


    Here is a website that might help you.
    http://www.irishtrails.ie/trails.aspx?c=Cork


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    Cork boy 55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,324 ✭✭✭Cork boy 55


    Daithi2004 wrote: »
    Here is a website that might help you.
    http://www.irishtrails.ie/trails.aspx?c=Cork


    Just found this as well From coillte
    handy search function

    http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/


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    duckysauce
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,930 ✭✭✭duckysauce


    Gps tracks

    http://www.everytrail.com/browse.php?country=Ireland
    http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=386671


    Tracks and alot more

    www.Mountainviews.ie


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    Xios
    Registered Users Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭Xios


    This is a useful link i found whilst researching backpacks for hiking and other activities.
    http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/hiking-backpacks/

    Nice and simple bite size information about what's important in a backpack :)


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