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simon3
2012-07-23 11:26:17
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Re When is a summit actually bagged?
Definitions can get difficult for things like this. There can be hard cases. Like Tomaneena/ Turlough Hill where the top is an artificial lake or the Great Skellig.where you are forbidden from reaching the top. And I don't think we have yet devised a complete set of exhaustive rules for what constitutes the act of summiteering or bagging.
Still, when we do, I think that summiteering on a place like Maumtrasna where it is indeed possible to reach the top, does require you to touch the cairn. So little does Maumtrasna slope away from the highest point, that being within 2 -3 metres vertically of the top could be over 100m horizontally.
I know I am not alone in having to revisit places which I think I may have climbed in the earlier years before the addiction set in. Did I or didn't I actually reach the top of Cnoc na gCapall in the Dunkerrons on that club walk with the Wayfarers in the early 90's. I just don't know. I'll go back.
Anyone have any other opinions on this?
You might also laugh at the issue posed by walking with someone who can potentially tell whether a summit is or is not in a given list. See http://mountainviews.ie/summit/272/comment/14731/ |
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Forum: Suggestions
re Site Improvements |
simon3 6 hours ago.
wwwwalker - both your points are well made. In our consultation held at the beginning of last year the forum issue was mentioned and your further suggestion about being able to get a copy of your... |
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Summit Comment
Branstree: Circle marks the spot |
Geansai 8 hours ago.
For a 700M hill its relatively easy to reach in an hour from Mardale car park at the far end of Haweswater, following first a track up to Gatescarth pass and turning left to follow the fence to re... |
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Summit Summary
The Calf: Howgill Fells, Yorkshire Dales |
Collaborative entry Last edit by: brenno a day ago.
The Howgill Fells in north west Yorkshire are undiscovered gems and the Calf at 676m is the highest point. Lovely walking country - no heather, no peat hags, most of the mountains are covered by ... |
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Ryan_mournes |
Ryan_mournes a day ago.
Just moved to Sligo from Dublin, exploring the high places. Most experience in the Mournes. |
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Forum: General
Bunclody Hillwalking Day |
simon3 a day ago.
On the Saturday of Bunclody’s Gathering Week (July27), some walks are being organised in the Blackstairs Mountains, which act as a beautiful backdrop to the town. From these hills on a clear day... |
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Summit Comment
Lugnabrick NE Top: Fine views |
paddyhillsbagger 2 days ago.
Ended a circular walk on this top which started on Ben Beg leaving car near L963 569 after asking local farmer. There are great views all around the 5 tops taken in on this circuit and Lugnabrick ... |
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The Shay Elliott Memorial Walk |
amadain17 3 days ago.
Walk details on my site: http://rathdrumwalkers.wordpress.co walk, Length:8.1km, Climb: 132m, Area: Kirikee Mountain, Dublin/Wicklow (Ireland) Kirike |
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Forum: General
Dowds Bill - media interest. |
simon3 4 days ago.
The Irish Times has a report on Robert Dowds Access to the Countryside Bill, 2013.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/d%C3%A1il-to-debate-plan-to-give-walkers-guaranteed-access-to-land-1.1... |
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