Paul Devaney from Longford in Ireland is attempting to do something no individual from the Irish midlands has achieved and something only a few elite climbers have ever done; climb the highest peaks on all seven continents in seven years while raising funds for charity. Less than 300 people worldwide have ever completed the Seven Summits challenge. Paul travelled to … [Read more...] about Irishman to climb Mt. Everest in bid to complete The Seven Summits
Mountaineering
Final Call for Adventurers for HeadsUp Five Peaks Challenge
Does climbing 17,373 feet over five mountains across Ireland and the UK in just three days this year sound appealing to you? Headsup is making its final call to all trekkers to sign up for the adventure of a lifetime — the HeadsUp Five Peaks Challenge. Participants will climb the five highest peaks in Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales on one bank holiday … [Read more...] about Final Call for Adventurers for HeadsUp Five Peaks Challenge
Smart Phones No Match for the Traditional Map and Compass
"Don’t rely on smart phone apps for mountain safety’ is the message released today by the Irish Red Cross. Aaron Byrne, Challenge Co-coordinator for the Irish Red Cross Sunrise Summit Challenge, said, “New technologies, such as smart phones with compasses, have certain advantages and uses - but use them as a backup. A traditional compass won’t run out of battery and doesn’t … [Read more...] about Smart Phones No Match for the Traditional Map and Compass