Finish Of Summer Kayaking & Start Of Training Season

This week sees the wind-down of our summer kayaking tours and also the re-start of our winter training season. Here is an update on what is coming up over the next few weeks:

Dawn/Sunrise Kayaking : Thurs 24th Sep
6am - 9am : €55pp

Killarney Lakes Kayak Trip : Fri 25th Sep
10am - 1pm : €55pp

Bushcraft Skills 1 : Sat 26th - Sun 27th Sep
9am + : €180pp

Sunset Kayaking : Mon 28th Sep
6pm - 9pm : €55pp

Killarney Lakes Kayak Trip : Fri 2nd Oct
2pm - 5pm : €55pp

Wicklow Mountain Skills 1 : Sat 3rd - Sun 4th Oct
930am + : €165pp

Killarney National Park Full-Day Kayak Trip : Sun 4th Oct
10am - 4pm : €80pp

Kayak Skills Level 3/River Kayak Skills : Sat 10th - Sun 11th Oct
10am - 5pm : €160pp

Learn To Rock Climb/RC1 : Sat 17th - Sun 18th Oct
10am - 5pm : €160pp


For More Details Please Contact Nathan On info@outdoorsireland.com

What Are The Essential Irish Hill Walking Skills?

It can be a little daunting sometimes to leave the foot-paths behind and venture into open hills and mountains, especially when perhaps the responsibility is on you to get yourself safely home at the end of the day!

Here are the things I'd suggest to become self-sufficient, competent and confident...

1. Have The Correct Equipment
Food : Water : Flask : Laminated Map : Spare Map? : Silva Type 4 Compass : Spare Compass? : First Aid Kit : Double Survival Bag/Bivvy Bag : Kissu/Group Shelter : Walking Poles? : Hat/Gloves & Spares : Back Pack : Bin Bag/Rucksack Liner : Walking Boots (With Ankle Support) : Waterproofs : Breathable Clothing & Layers : Spare Fleeces : Torch & Spare Batteries : Whistle : Phone : Watch

2. Know How To Use This Equipment Properly

3. Complete A First Aid Course
Wilderness First Aid/Remote Emergency Care Level 2

4. Be Able To Read A Map & Compass Plus Navigate, Both In Good Weather & Bad Weather
Mountain Skills Training

5. Plan Your Approximate Route Before You Leave Home & Leave A Route Plan Behind With Someone
Specifically Look At Route Length, Weather Forecast, Route Hazards, River Crossings & An Escape Route

6. Get Out & Practice In A Safe Environment, Ideally With A Couple Of Other Like-Minded People

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