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#Post#: 6917--------------------------------------------------
Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: Griff Grof
Date: February 3, 2014, 11:22 am
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There has been some talk regarding a possible TJ On Tour event
in late August.
Additionally, or instead, I was wondering whether people would
be interested in going up another mountain in July?
The thought behind this? Well, not all of us could make Snowdon
two years ago, and I need something to look forward to after
exams (have a 'gap' month before term officially finishes) :D
Also, we can hope for good weather, it being July, and is before
all the Mega hassle and people going on holiday etc.
Just a small thought for now - please give your opinion below
:)
#Post#: 6918--------------------------------------------------
Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: tarmacjohn
Date: February 3, 2014, 11:37 am
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If I am available I will be there.
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: Griff Grof
Date: February 3, 2014, 12:13 pm
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;D
Any suggestions for a mountain to climb? :D Or mountains, such
as the Four peaks.
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: tarmacjohn
Date: February 3, 2014, 12:56 pm
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Well I would say (As you know what you are letting yourself in
for) Pen Y Fan.
Or if you want to go a bit closer Sugar Loaf. Or, personally I
have always fancied climbing The Blorenge and claiming Wales 1st
Cache (GC2BA)
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: Griff Grof
Date: February 3, 2014, 3:15 pm
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Pen Y Fan - this would be good, and not too tough, so a draw to
more people. Could even do the whole horseshoe, perhaps without
Fan y Big to cut it a bit short if people are worried about
time.
Sugar loaf - closer to home, not been there before. Again, not
too tough (judging by the height of it?)
The Blorenge - Wales first cache is a motif to go up there,
heard it's very nice :)
Or, more extreme, another chance for those who didn't climb
Snowdon in 2012 ??? Although this would discourage those
attendees from attending :-\
EDIT TO ADD: Or High Tea - was this discussed last year?
Any more ideas/comments?
#Post#: 6923--------------------------------------------------
Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: Bear and Ragged
Date: February 3, 2014, 4:15 pm
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Now there's interesting.
Just loaded GSAK with the start of the weeks PQ's, and in the
Earthcaches: Sugarloaf
HTML http://coord.info/GC44DDT
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: L8HNB
Date: February 3, 2014, 5:01 pm
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--- Quote from: Griff Grof link ---
>
> The Blorenge - Wales first cache is a motif to go up there,
heard it's very nice :)
>
--- End Quote ---
Blorenge is easy if you park by the masts, as we did, quite a
slog if you approach from Abergavenny (probably depending on how
fit you are I guess). We drank fizzy when we did first in Wales
in May 10...
Not done any of the others though.
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: Griff Grof
Date: February 4, 2014, 2:14 am
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Maybe this calls for a poll? Personally, I like the idea of Pen
y Fan... Although I have been around there before, and obviously
a few of us have even done the whole walk.
TJ, have you been up Sugarloaf - is it worth it?
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: tarmacjohn
Date: February 4, 2014, 2:39 am
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--- Quote from: Griff Grof link ---
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> TJ, have you been up Sugarloaf - is it worth it?
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No, not been there so can't comment on its value
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
DIR By: Griff Grof
Date: February 4, 2014, 10:11 am
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Ok :)
Well, I think if we want the event to be especially significant,
a real talking point and more of a 'rare' day(s) out, Snowdon is
the obvious choice.
If we want it to be 'easier' to make it more accessible, and
have a good day's walk with lovely scenery then the Brecon
Beacons Horseshoe (or part of it) is a good choice. Similarly
with Sugar Loaf and the Blorenge, I reckon these will be easier
still.
One thing that crossed my mind earlier: shelter. You never know
with the weather (remember July 2007 floods) so could it be too
much of a risk to put the event location somewhere so exposed...
At least Snowdon has the advantage of the cafe :D
TJ, sorry to keep asking Q's - can you remind me what/where High
tea is - am I correct that it's in this general area?
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