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Offline Griff Grof

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Up another mountain in July?
« on: February 03, 2014, 05:22:15 pm »
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  :)

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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2014, 05:37:44 pm »
If I am available I will be there.

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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2014, 06:13:57 pm »
 ;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?
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2014, 06:56:44 pm »
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?
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2014, 09:15:33 pm »
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?


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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2014, 10:15:53 pm »
Now there's interesting.

Just loaded GSAK with the start of the weeks PQ's, and in the Earthcaches: Sugarloaf http://coord.info/GC44DDT
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2014, 11:01:38 pm »
The Blorenge - Wales first cache is a motif to go up there, heard it's very nice  :)
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?
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2014, 08:14:51 am »
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?
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2014, 08:39:06 am »
TJ, have you been up Sugarloaf - is it worth it?

No, not been there so can't comment on its value

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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2014, 04:11:42 pm »
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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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2014, 08:48:11 pm »
I've done Sugarloaf. 1st October 2005  :o
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(In the wet going up, it stopped raining for the trip back down!)

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The cache I did is archived, there's a trig (which is a YOSM) and a couple of newer caches.

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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2014, 09:38:33 pm »
I like Sugarloaf, been there many times and would enjoy going again ;D



Jill and Toffee at the top


An unusual sight - no one on Sugarloaf  ;D
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2014, 10:23:19 pm »
Trig looking a little 'worse for wear' back in 2005.

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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2014, 10:51:50 pm »
The one with Jill and Toffee in was taken in April 2007 :D
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Re: Up another mountain in July?
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2014, 08:05:28 am »
Nice photos  :)

So would Sugarloaf be your preferred choice WT and B&R?
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