The Munster Havoc will take place over the March 8/9 weekend. The base for the event will be Cronin’s yard and all Saturday routes include summiting Carrauntoohil – Ireland’s highest peak at 1039m.
Loads of info can be found in the introduction letter but here’s some additional information.
Event details:
Base camp: Cronin’s yard, V93 HK71
Check-in: Friday (March 7) 21:00 – 22:30h
Finish: Sunday (March 9) around 10:30h
Friday check-in:
Present your route card and signed activity consent form. You will not be permitted to take part in the event without the consent form. You will then be introduced to the staff member that will assist you and your team on Saturday.
Do not pitch your tents before having checked in.
Saturday routes:
– Route 1: Carrauntoohil via O’Sheas Gully (indicative route here)
– Route 2: The Eastern Reeks(Cnoc Na Peiste)/Carrauntoohil (indicative route here)
– Route 3: Hags Tooth/Beenkeragh Ridge/Carrauntoohil (indicative route here)
Route details can be found here: MH02 Mountain Element Route Description
Expect an early start on Saturday morning. It is likely that you will be asked to be ready to hike at 7am!
Sunday:
Ensure that we leave the camp site spotless.
Gear:
You need to have the right gear for a long day on the hills with exposure to rain, wind and cold temperatures. Staff will not permit you to take part in the hike should you not poses the right gear.
- Do not wear jeans, they do not hold in warmth, they take ages to dry out; when they’re wet they’re like cardboard and are useless for hillwalking in Irish weather. The same applies to cotton track suits and hoodies.
- Wear lots of lighter layers of clothing rather than one or two heavy garments. This will give you more flexibility as weather conditions change. Be sure to bring a fleece jumper or top to wear in the evening or if it gets very cold.
- Wear comfortable worn-in boots with good laces and ankle support. Don’t wear a new pair of boots without wearing them in for a couple of weeks.
- Wear Proper Hiking Socks with your boots.
- If you know you’re going to get a blister in a sensitive spot of your foot then prevention is the best cure…put a plaster there from the word go!
- Gloves, Hat, and head torch with spare batteries are also MUST BRING items. (In survival situations you would not last long without them).
Personal gear:
- Signed activity consent form
- Hiking Boots
- Proper Hiking Socks
- Hiking Trousers (Not Jeans or cotton trackies!)
- Waterproof Jacket
- Waterproof overtrousers
- Underclothes/Thermals
- Warm Jumper
- Gloves
- Warm Hat
- Rucksack/Day bag
- Liner for Rucksack
- Bivvy Bag/Survival Bag
- Whistle
- Reusable Water Bottle
- Emergency Rations
- Headtorch with spare batteries
- Lots of lighter layers of clothing
- Foam Mat/Thermarest style mat
- Sleeping Bag
- Plate, Mug, Cutlery
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Adequate Food for the Hills & Base Camp
- Sun cream
- Optional: mobile phone pouch or zip lock bag
- Optional: ear plugs (ventures partying …)
General team gear:
- Maps
- Map Case
- Compasses (minimum 2 per team)
- First Aid Kit
- Tent, pegs, poles
- Spare Pegs / Tent Guys
- Matches / Lighter
- Food Supplies
- Cooking Equipment
- Cleaning Equipment
- Fuel
Team gear for the hills:
- Maps
- Map Case
- Spare Clothes/layers
- Food
- Compasses (minimum 2 per team)
- Mountain/Storm Shelter (aka KISU)
- First Aid Kit
- Mobile Phone
- Whistle