Just after leaving the car looking at the back of the round. |
Frank looking determined...or is it knackered. |
Looking across towards Knockduff |
The Pocket |
Steep ground all around..Looking towards The Reeks |
Lough Reagh |
Looking east across the round. |
On Sunday I returned to Kerry with Denis O'Brien for an outing of a more technical nature,,,Curve Gully Ridge (Severe) on Carrauntoohil. This is my favorite route on the mountain as it is sufficiently interesting and difficult to feel like climbing it is an accomplishment and it has the added bonus of finishing almost at the summit. The last time I came here with Denis the rain had made the rock less than inviting and I backed off it at the start but today it was lovely and dry and a much more pleasant prospect. We made the long climb up to the start of the route and we were looking forward to the prospect. This would be Denis' first time on the route and he was really keen. He is an accomplished mountaineer who had climbed extensively in the Alps and among his summits are The Matterhorn, The Eiger and in South America --Aconcagua at almost 7000 meters. The cloud was again shrouding the summits but unlike yesterday there was a distinct chill in the air by the time we arrived at the rock.
Topo of the route |
Always a delight to see as we walked into the Hags Glen |
Denis having a good time |
Excellent fun in prospect. |
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