Question 1

Upcoming Course Dates

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-  21st & 22nd May 2022, 08:30 Saturday - 13:00 Sunday (30 hours) ​ ​ If you would like to come to this course but the dates aren't listed here, please contact us to arrange a private booking

Question 2

Layout Of The Weekend

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Day One 
 Starting in pairs or small groups, and after a detailed brief and kit check, you and your family / friends will set out from the starting point at Meelmore Lodge carpark, navigating your way through the heart of the Mournes, completing a range of tasks along the way that will test your brains, braun and bravery, as well as gaining your team points for the finish. You will have to solve unique problems, build structures, boulder rivers, climb AND descend rock faces – on a rope held by our experienced instructors of course!                At the end of the day one's course, you’ll reach a beautiful wild camping site where our experienced bushcraft instructors will pass on knowledge to help you prepare your bed for the night, which will be built by you and your team completely from the natural environment around you! Once your amazing home is built from nature, we will spend some time showing you some basic survival skills that will get you through the evening outdoors in surprising comfort. 
 With outdoor cooking led by us, we’ll feed you with some hot and tasty grub by the fire and even supply a few drinks for you after your hard day’s adventuring.    
 That night, we’ll take you to the edge of the campsite and tell tales of the stars  (if they show their face!) of how the ancient Greeks and Celtic people viewed the night sky, and into the modern era of astronomy, with some fascinating facts equally as awe inspiring as the myths. 
  Day Two 
 The next morning, we'll have some breakfast, take down our camp – leaving no trace that we were there – and transport you around to Bloody Bridge for a refreshing and exhilarating morning of wet bouldering and coasteering. Here,  we'll take you along the coast and then up the river, scrambling over rock faces, climbing up waterfalls, sliding down natural rock slides and jumping off of cliffs! All of this is led by experienced guides and is suitable for non swimmers who are up for a challenge. This is possible as we give your winter wetsuits, bouyancy aids and helmets to keep you safe, and each section is avoidable for those who are nervous of deep water. SUITABLE FOR NON-SWIMMERS 
  Personal Skills / Abilitiies Required To Attend This Weekend 
 This weekend adventure is suitable for people of a moderate level of fitness who are up for spending 30 hours straight in the great outdoors trying a variety of outdoor challenges.  
 YOU MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO NAVIGATE USING A COMPASS AND 1:25000 MAP OF THE AREA, IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DO THIS, PLEASE ATTEND ONE OF OUR NAVGIATION COURSES WELL BEFORE THE EVENT AS YOU WILL NEED TO PRACTICE THESE SKILLS TO BE PREPARED  
 Please also note that this is completely outdoors and there are no toilets available after you start on day one until the next morning at bloody bridge where there are toilets available. We will of course set up areas at camp where you can "be one with nature"! 
 
 Prior to booking it is essential that you contact us for full details on what to expect and what you need to bring. 
 Looking forward to giving you all an experience to remember in the mountains!

Question 3

What's Included

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- Fully qualified and experienced  Mountain Leaders and Rock Climbing Instructors to look after you on the mountain section   - First aid cover on the mountain   - Bushcraft instruction at the wild camp site  - Dinner on evening one, Drinks on evening one, breakfast on morning two (lnch on day one needs to be supplied by you)  - All technical equipment for the bouldering, rock climbing and abseiling  - Hiking in the mounres, Rock climbing, Aseiling, Wet Bouldering, Star talk in the evening   - Digital pictures and videos of your day so you can remember it forever   - A once in a lifetime experience with lots of stunning views and big challenges!

Question 4

What To Bring

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Please download the link below for the detailed kit list. If you have trouble getting any items we may be able to loan you some from our stores. Just get in touch to find out.  MOURNE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE KIT LIST

Question 5

Covid 19

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Should government restrictions come into effect on the date of the course which would prevent us from running the activity, we will offer alternative dates on which to take part in the activity, or a credit note to the value of the missed activity, which can be used against any of our services or events.

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