Great video. I did it yesterday. Same route- with Pat Falvey. What a man he is. Weather was lovely until we got up the ladder and then it went crazy with wind and rain. Be prepared for any weather would be my advice. What a buzz it was.
Nice! I have climbed it three times and its awesome. Good advice on gap of dunloe AWESOME! My daughter and I came across a wind pony walking up thru there...magic...Enjoy...
Ah, but are you aware of how technical it actually is? This mountain has claimed more than forty lives since 1966, with many, many more injured. Yes, it's not the most dangerous by any stretch of the imagination but don't treat it lightly. It's a serious climb.
Hi Don. Congratulations on summiting Irelands highest mountain. Your video is amazing, so honest and humble. You have done the mountain justice. Your feelings of joy are 100% accurate. I first climbed 14 years ago, and the feeling you described so well brought me to many mountains since, including Everest Base Camp and Island Peak, with legend Pat Falvey. I hope others are encouraged to experience the joy and achievement you felt in your video. Hope to bump into you on the mountains!
@@donstravelsandrants. it all started from Cronins Yard! Check out Pats website, he does a fantastic alpine skills course in Kerry, ice axe, crampons and abseiling, really worthwhile. You would love it.
Im going to climb Carrauntoohill in August. This video relieved my stress about being able to climb it 😂. I was thinking my fitness would bot allow me to climb but i guess its possible. Thanks for the video
Loved watching this....Planning on climbing Carrauntoohil in September-Have all the gear walking trousers, jacket, sticks etc....and there you are in your jeans and t-shirt 😂
I am 67, Don't think I am getting any younger. But I sure am getting very fit. I had been training for Croagh Patrick. A few weeks back I did it twice in eight days. Queen Maeves grave also. And in the last week I did Benbulban twice. So I hope to climb Carrauntoihil very soon, like some day this coming week. God willing and weather permitting.
Fair play mate. I did it last July. Zero vis at the top unfortunately - but touched the cross. Found going down harder than getting up . We look a similar age - felt a great sense of achievement doing it . I went up and down via ladder.....nice vid. Did you go down the 'zig-zags'?
Fair play to you Don! You had a great day for it. Could I ask you a question? Regarding the Zig Zags, is the path obvious, and would it be safe to decent with a 12-year-old? Is it steep?
I'm going hunting in the area near Killorglin in the end of September, I'm hoping I can find the time to give this mountain a go while I'm in the area. My only concern is my fear of heights, but you never know, it might be doable.
Hillwalking in ireland in jeans is extremely dangerous once they get wet they say wet .You were lucky it was a good day,but as i said if you had wet weather the jeans just absorbs and retains water puting the wearer at great risk of getting hypothermia or pneumonia.
If you're reasonably fit, you have good footwear and know the entry point on top, the Devil's ladder is probably your best option in heavy mist and rain. You can't really stray off the path as it's in a gully. The trick is to take it easy and be careful with every step as the rocks are very loose in places and it's steep.
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Great video. I did it yesterday. Same route- with Pat Falvey. What a man he is. Weather was lovely until we got up the ladder and then it went crazy with wind and rain. Be prepared for any weather would be my advice. What a buzz it was.
Thanks Eileen. I would love to meet that man. So inspirational.👍😊
Nice! I have climbed it three times and its awesome. Good advice on gap of dunloe AWESOME! My daughter and I came across a wind pony walking up thru there...magic...Enjoy...
Thanks Rod.👍😊
Forgot...Important! Good pub at base of gap...now enjoy...
Great video! I'm climbing Carrauntoohil this weekend and found this helpful! Thanks 😊
Thanks Michael. You will love it.👍😊
Superb video. Thanks for all the useful info.
Thanks a million. Deeply appreciated.👍😊
I think this is Irish blarney. Love it but that is a stroll to me. Arrogant git that I am. Thank you. 🤠👍❤🙏
Ah, but are you aware of how technical it actually is? This mountain has claimed more than forty lives since 1966, with many, many more injured. Yes, it's not the most dangerous by any stretch of the imagination but don't treat it lightly. It's a serious climb.
Well done I Hope to follow in your footsteps there some time in the spring 😎
You will love it, Kim. Great feeling when you get to the top.
Don, you get someday for it pal. Delighted to see how happy you are when you made it up. Fair play.
I was so lucky with the weather. It's a great feeling.😊
Nice.
Great video
Thanks.👍😊
Hi Don. Congratulations on summiting Irelands highest mountain. Your video is amazing, so honest and humble. You have done the mountain justice. Your feelings of joy are 100% accurate. I first climbed 14 years ago, and the feeling you described so well brought me to many mountains since, including Everest Base Camp and Island Peak, with legend Pat Falvey. I hope others are encouraged to experience the joy and achievement you felt in your video. Hope to bump into you on the mountains!
Thanks Michael. Can't believe you made it to Everest base camp. That must have been amazing. Would love to meet Pat Falvey some day. 👍😊
@@donstravelsandrants. it all started from Cronins Yard! Check out Pats website, he does a fantastic alpine skills course in Kerry, ice axe, crampons and abseiling, really worthwhile. You would love it.
What a lovely video Don. Your presentation is so enthusiastic and heartfelt. Well done.
Thanks a million, Ray. 👍😊
Im going to climb Carrauntoohill in August. This video relieved my stress about being able to climb it 😂. I was thinking my fitness would bot allow me to climb but i guess its possible. Thanks for the video
Hope you get a great day to climb it. You will love it.
Well done I was up there Sunday and the weather was also great...congratulations
Thanks a million. It's a great climb.
Shirt off and up, sweat on. Love it.
Loved watching this....Planning on climbing Carrauntoohil in September-Have all the gear walking trousers, jacket, sticks etc....and there you are in your jeans and t-shirt 😂
Well Wendy, I was really lucky with the weather. Hope you get to the top. It's a great feeling.👍😊
Fair Play
Don, Great video!! I have done Brandon mountain,The Comeraghs and Mount Leinster ( last one by car!)
Cool.
Well done.
Thanks Billy.👍😊
Brilliant video !! I really enjoyed it !! Its something i want to achieve myself one day :)
I am 67, Don't think I am getting any younger. But I sure am getting very fit. I had been training for Croagh Patrick. A few weeks back I did it twice in eight days. Queen Maeves grave also. And in the last week I did Benbulban twice.
So I hope to climb Carrauntoihil very soon, like some day this coming week. God willing and weather permitting.
Thanks Paul.👍😊
Thanks,
And thank you too Marie.👍😊
I remember climbing the Comeraghs at the age of 66 and i thought i was great!
Well done Gerald. It's a great feeling when you go climbing.👍🙂
Good man. 2.75 hours is fast Don!! I climbed it 2 days ago and Im not fit!
Thanks very much. Glad you got to the top. It's a great feeling.👍🏆😊
Great work Don! Fantastic video! What did it feel like at the top?
Brilliant feeling. I didn't think I was capable of reaching the summit, but I did. 👍😊🏆
Fair play mate. I did it last July. Zero vis at the top unfortunately - but touched the cross. Found going down harder than getting up . We look a similar age - felt a great sense of achievement doing it . I went up and down via ladder.....nice vid. Did you go down the 'zig-zags'?
Hello Brian. I came down the zig zag. I was really lucky with the weather.
My brother did this few years ago at the age of 70!
Wow, fair play to him.👍😊
What date in Sept did you climb it as I want to try it when I get weather like you had - amazing.
Hello Colin. I think it was the second week of September. I was really lucky with the weather.
Fair play to you Don! You had a great day for it. Could I ask you a question? Regarding the Zig Zags, is the path obvious, and would it be safe to decent with a 12-year-old? Is it steep?
Absolutely safe, Tom. Enjoy the climb.
I'm going hunting in the area near Killorglin in the end of September, I'm hoping I can find the time to give this mountain a go while I'm in the area.
My only concern is my fear of heights, but you never know, it might be doable.
You will be grand. There are always other people climbing, so you won't feel isolated on the mountain.
Hillwalking in ireland in jeans is extremely dangerous once they get wet they say wet .You were lucky it was a good day,but as i said if you had wet weather the jeans just absorbs and retains water puting the wearer at great risk of getting hypothermia or pneumonia.
Thanks for the advice. I guess I was lucky so.👍😊
How long was the descent from top to croinins yard??
Hello Troy, I think it took me an hour and three quarters.
Done thanks. I did the hike on thursday evening. Your video was a great insight to it...
Well done. It's a great feeling when you get to the top.👍🏆⭐😊
I went both up and down devil's ladder 22/8/2021 rain and fog didn't know any other way down. For a beginner.
Brilliant. Well done. I would be a bit apprehensive climbing it in the fog or rain.👍🙂
If you're reasonably fit, you have good footwear and know the entry point on top, the Devil's ladder is probably your best option in heavy mist and rain. You can't really stray off the path as it's in a gully. The trick is to take it easy and be careful with every step as the rocks are very loose in places and it's steep.