7.3 km to summit
13.4 km total
17 m start
963 m max
1,028 m gain
2 hr 54 min to summit
5 hr 40 min total
It was the first of the three major peaks we were hitting up in the UK. As in typical Irish fashion, we had rain. However, the wind and cold is what really made us almost call it. The bogs are muddy and got our feet wet. Waterproof boots and poncho's would come in handy. Poles are extremely helpful through the bog. We took the Carrauntoohil Loop, coming down the Devil's Ladder, which was fun! I'd hate to go up that way, mostly because I'm short. It was foggy at the top, so we didn't get much in the way of a view. None the less, it's still a beautiful hike and lots of fun. We downloaded a gpx and had gps up, especially at the top where the trail was nonexistent and it was hard to see.
First time I've ever seen pink and blue sheep :)
routefinding, rockfall/loose rock, weather
mountaineering boots, GPS device