"Took the North Face to Carn Mor Dearg Arete traverse, and followed the tourist path down (which cut into bog land, with no trail...if you take this route, be sure to have GPS). It was the day before a storm came in, dry, chilly and cloudy. While had a lot of fun across the ridge traverse, would not want to be on it during a rain storm. It's quite boggie at the base, going up and coming down. Definitely need water proof boots and gear. There are areas of scree fields, but the trail was pretty solid through these. While hiking up to both the Carn Mor Dearg peaks, the rocks are larger, but there are some loose ones (poles come in handy). Again, GPS is highly recommended, as the trail is scant in various places. Would recommend poles and ability to scramble, if you're taking this route. Also, if you bring rubbish up...take it back down. It was a bit disappointing to see the amount of garbage left at the top of this peak. Please pick up after yourself (carry in/carry out)." — colleenmarie512 • Sep 11, 2019

"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 :)" — colleenmarie512 • Sep 2, 2019

"Took the main path from the visitor center. They sell good maps there. Started with cloudy skies but great visibility, that changed as rain came in light to heavy. As I got higher the the fog covered everything and the rain became hail. Made the summit ( no views due to fog) then began the descend. The water flow in the creeks and falls had increased greatly. Path was very slick and I fell twice. Very slick on the descend. Total distance 10.5 miles round trip with 4,435 feet in elevation gain." — Zardoz • Jul 18, 2019

"Started alone from Spiterstulen at 8. Clear weather in the beginning but mist higher up. Some snow on the way up. Reached the summit in 3 hours and 15 min. A lot of climbers came from Juvassthytta. Approx. 4 hours back down to Spiterstulen. " — niklasbennwik • Jul 2, 2019

"Macedonia/Albania. Drove up day before. A ranger at Mavrovo Lake said the road was Ok, if no 4x4, just drive slow. Had to avoid lots of holes and big rocks. Slept in big tent on good camping patch found left after a bridge just before first sign to Mount Korab. Walked the dirt road up to police station. Some people camped there but no officer to be seen. Went up through forest and passed a German father and son. Came to a sheep shepherd. Asked if we wanted coffee. We're fine. Hard climb up after on the hills. Turned right higher up and got amazing views on chain of rugged peaks on the left. The son passed us. No sign of the father. Kept following the mountain side. Saw Korab in the distance. Last hike up was not technical. The Macedonian side is a lot prettier then the Albanian. Denar and Lek coins were left on the monument for luck. Cold wind. Ate some tasty, salty peanuts. Took same route back. Hot in the afternoon soon. Drove on same day to Albania where we found a lovely hotel with friendly host." — Pieter • Aug 23, 2018