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brenno
2011-05-04 19:54:49
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Stromboli climb
Just back from a one week volcano trek in Sicily and the Aeolian Islands - absolutely magical. Highlight has to be Stromboli, a 900 metre cone that rises straight from the sea and which is one of the few active volcanos in Europe. A tough 900 metre climb from sea level and if you want to go beyond 400 metres height you have to go as part of a guided group. Pace has to be steady too as the groups are spread out so each group gets 20 minutes at the summit crater rim to watch the fireworks from the crater. You start at 5.30pm to get to the crater rim about 2 hours later when the sun has set and the picture shows the sort of fireworks you see - that blob of lava is about 30 metres across! Descent is very steep down fine volcanic sand where gaiters are essential to keep most of the sand out of your boots (first time I wore gaiters where keeping out mud wasn't the priority! Takes about an hour to get back down. A superb trip for anybody interested in volcanos - mot to mention the superb food and wine in the Aeolians |
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Summit Comment
Knockannavea: Nice views to be had |
csd less than an hour ago.
While not very challenging, recent felling means the views along the way and from the summit are pleasant enough. A nice spot for a lunchtime walk. |
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Forum: General
.Lough Oular from Tonlagee |
tomlug48 7 hours ago.
A beautiful July day on the summit of Tonlagee. Gazing down at the beautiful heart shaped Lough Oular.Tom Barragry & the Brothers of the Lug. |
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Picos de Europa |
peter1 20 hours ago.
I can say with certainty three things: the ascent was not 3266m, given the peak is only 2503m; secondly, I will be back walk, Len: 13.9km, Climb: 3266m, Area: Spain, Cantabria () |
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Found |
des carroll 23 hours ago.
Hi folks. A pair of walking sticks were found in Seskin, Glen of Imaal near Fenton's. Would the owner please phone 086 8607393. If you do not get an answer, please leave a brief message with a pho... |
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Sail Mhor |
Peter Walker 3 days ago.
After a week of blazing sunshine in the Peak District overwhelmingly spent swimming in the pool, lazing by the pool a... walk, Len: 11.3km, Climb: 833m, Area: Sail Mhor, Loch Maree to Loch Broom (Bri |
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Summit Summary
Knocknabro East Top: Drought made difficult ground trek possible |
 Collaborative entry Last edit by: CaminoPat a day ago.
Knocknabro East Top is best climbed as part of a good loop walk, taking in the West and North-East tops of Knocknabro. This summit is best reached firstly via Knocknabro West Top and then onto the... |
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Summit Summary
Knocknabro North-East Top: NE Top Revealed |
 Collaborative entry Last edit by: CaminoPat a day ago.
This summit is best reached via Knocknabro West Top. Park at laneway to old farmhouse now in ruin at W15905 83498. Room for 1-2 cars to park. Climb gate at entrance and follow post and wire fence ... |
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Summit Comment
Knocknabro West Top: A Long Hard Slog |
CaminoPat a day ago.
Park at laneway to old farmhouse now in ruin at W15905 83498. Room for 1-2 cars to park. Climb gate at entrance and follow post and wire fence heading north until W16029 84252. From there head acr... |
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Tour d'Oueil-Larboust (Pyrenees) |
David-Guenot 3 days ago.
How to turn a "GR de pays" which is usually completed over two or three days into a challenge walk. A solo tri walk, Len: 45.9km, Climb: 2128m, Area: France, Occitanie () |
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Forum: General
Bushfires in Dublin/ Wicklow July 2018 |
Trailtrekker 5 days ago.
To answer your question, you are good to go. Happened to drive the length of the Military Road last Sunday. As of that time all the fires were north of the Sally Gap. I am not aware there having b... |
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Summit Comment
Binnion: Hills, radios and lost leads |
eejaymm 3 days ago.
On the 14-07-18 Ian and I headed out to Donegal to climb Binnion in North Donegal. It's a 1 pointer for SOTA (Summits On The Air - a Radio Amateur programme to get operators out portable) but had ... |
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