Dates

We offer Carrauntoohil walks & climbs all year round on the last Saturday of each month and other selected dates. If you have 4 or more people we can arrange an experienced guide for any date throughout the year. We also offer scrambling and climbing for those who would like to take it up a level. See other options in this section or check our training section. Some popular routes/climbs available are Devils Ladder, O'Sheas Gully, Curve Gully, Heavenly Gates, Howling Ridge, Carrauntoohil via Caher, Carrauntoohil and Beenkeragh. We also offer Winter ascents, some for th experienced climber only!

Gear required

Below is a recommended basic hillwalking gear list. If you don't have some of the gear, please contact us and there is no problems arranging some options from the guide on the day. You will find the more you do hillwalking, the more good gear becomes important. You do not have to buy all of the below unless you are going to do more in near future, but if possible try to borrow some of it and we can give you some advice on the day before you buy your own. Also most Ski-wear/Sport tops are suitable, although the heavier items, more so in winter.

* One pair of good walking/mountaineering boots. Waterproof for wet and/or cold.
* Socks. (Thorlo, Thermolite or similar)
* Thermal top base (dryflo, capilene or sports top) and mid layers (In winter several layers may be needed)
* 1 good fleece or softshell. I use a wind stop fleece.
* Trekking pants in summer, Thermal fleece pants in winter. (Softshell pants are quite common also)
* Wind and water proofs (Gore-Tex or similar): Jacket and Trousers.
* Head gear: thermal hat and/or sunhat. (Buff, neck gaiter, optional) or balaclava in winter.
* Adjustable ski poles, Leki or similar: these take a lot of pressure off the body and makes walking less tiring. I usually use two Leki spring loaded as it takes 36 ton of pressure off you knees per day as well as allowing you to have a crutch to lean on when your tired.  *Optional.
* Gloves: 1pair of thermal and 1 pair over gloves or mitts(optional), no harm in brining spare sets. I always bring a pair of fleece and buffalo mitts for high on the mountain as it can get very cold and by having your fingers together it keeps them warm.
* 1 – 2 Litres of Water in bottles, or platypus in its own plastic bag
* Lunch consisting of sandwich/snack and sweets, seeds, oatbars or fruit (keep in plastic bag)
* Small Rucksack big enough to carry your spares and Lunch. (Line this with strong black bag)
* Spare Top mid layer, socks and gloves
* Camera with good battery and memory capacity
* 1 x Flask with hot drink *Optional
* Map OSI 78 and Compass (silva type 4) *Optional