P.J.
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. . da REEK - one of the worst?
GERRY C
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P.J., I think he's on his holibobs 
But I'm sure normal service will resume shortly
But I'm sure normal service will resume shortly
nud1e
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P.J., I think he's on his holibobs
But I'm sure normal service will resume shortly
don't you think that "normal" is a bit of a stretch, Jockser - this is GerryC after all
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P.J.
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MERCY . .
. .Gerry was engaged in mountain rescue on Croagh Patrick the entire weekend just gone, in woeful conditions. Quite a number of hypothermic cases.
. .Gerry was engaged in mountain rescue on Croagh Patrick the entire weekend just gone, in woeful conditions. Quite a number of hypothermic cases.
Yis are all right (I was on the Reek, am on holidays and am abnormal) and I'm all right. Headed up to Westport on Sat evening with two colleagues from Kerry mountain rescue. Parked south of the mountain and slept in the van - a tight squeeze. Up at 3.20 am for breakfast and off for the summit area at 4 am.
Was up there from about 5 am to 1.00 pm when we another team took over. It was a cold blustery day and I had lots of gear on and was comfortable. Not a single casualty in the area I was in for the 8 hours.
There are 2 reasons. Firstly most people were ill prepared for the chill conditions . As long it stayed dry (until 1 pm when persistent showers set in) they would get by. As we descended and the rain started I predicted that the second shift would be busy as cold winds and rain are an unpleasant combination at 2,500 feet in a cotton tee shirt. As I drove back to Kerry the weather worsened.
Listening to the radio today the second crew were busy and the usual array of instant experts were ringing with their learned retrospective analysis.
Fact is this trip up the reek is going on for at least 1,500 years and is a form of communal ritual (madness perhaps) that is demanding at the best of times - that's why mountain rescue persons attend as some pilgrims will always require assistance. Yesterday was not the best of times so lots more required help but not from me.
Any how it should now be banned according to some and other say it is a "piece of cake"; it's the silly season there is no real news.
I'm away on the bike for a few days tomorrow. Take care yall.
Was up there from about 5 am to 1.00 pm when we another team took over. It was a cold blustery day and I had lots of gear on and was comfortable. Not a single casualty in the area I was in for the 8 hours.
There are 2 reasons. Firstly most people were ill prepared for the chill conditions . As long it stayed dry (until 1 pm when persistent showers set in) they would get by. As we descended and the rain started I predicted that the second shift would be busy as cold winds and rain are an unpleasant combination at 2,500 feet in a cotton tee shirt. As I drove back to Kerry the weather worsened.
Listening to the radio today the second crew were busy and the usual array of instant experts were ringing with their learned retrospective analysis.
Fact is this trip up the reek is going on for at least 1,500 years and is a form of communal ritual (madness perhaps) that is demanding at the best of times - that's why mountain rescue persons attend as some pilgrims will always require assistance. Yesterday was not the best of times so lots more required help but not from me.
Any how it should now be banned according to some and other say it is a "piece of cake"; it's the silly season there is no real news.
I'm away on the bike for a few days tomorrow. Take care yall.
(RIP) Bin Ridin
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I was pulled / threatened up the Reek in the '60s and did it again in the '90s. Tough enough mainly at the last bit which is loose shale. Probably inexperienced people getting caught out without enough waterproof or windproof gear.
Great ritual, an Irish Haj ! Long may it continue.
Great ritual, an Irish Haj ! Long may it continue.
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