Wicklow Round attempt
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Vines | Dec 9 2016, 4:58pm | This is my notification that I will be attempting the Wicklow Round starting at 2am Saturday morning (10th). It is a supported attempt with stops at Ballinagee Bridge, Drumgoff, Glendalough, Glenmacnass and Sally Gap rd. James Cahill will update progress. Might see some of you out on the hills during the day. |
| Graham K. Bushe | Dec 9 2016, 5:02pm | Great Stuff Liam. Best wishes. Hope it all goes well for you. The first Winter Wicklow Round |
| Eoin Keith | Dec 9 2016, 5:03pm | Best of luck Liam! |
| Colin Casey | Dec 9 2016, 5:20pm | Best of luck Liam. Weather looks good! |
| Gareth Little | Dec 9 2016, 5:24pm | Good luck!! |
| Paul O'Callaghan | Dec 9 2016, 5:26pm | Have a great adventure Liam |
| James H Cahill | Dec 9 2016, 5:36pm | If you want to catch up with / support Liam Vines on the first Winter Round Attempt, some guideline times Bog Road 2am Sally Gap 3am Ballinagee Bridge 5.45am Drumgoff 9.45am Glendalough 12 middday Wicklow Gap 1.15 Glenmacnass 2.30 Sheepsbank Bridge 6.15 I will post updates during the day as best I can on the IMRA facebook page |
| Pól Ó Murchú | Dec 9 2016, 6:17pm | Good luck Liam...they say if you want to do a round get James H Cahill involved and you can't fail! |
| James Higgins | Dec 9 2016, 6:27pm | Best of luck with it Liam! Hope all goes well. |
| Phil Hodge | Dec 9 2016, 7:03pm | Good luck Liam - hope it is a great adventure! |
| Jeff Fitzsimons | Dec 9 2016, 10:31pm | Good luck and thanks for being the tracker guinea pig! |
| Torben Dahl | Dec 11 2016, 11:38am | Well done Liam, you are some animal! |
| Rachel Cinnsealach | Dec 11 2016, 11:49am | Wow, to do the round is a mighty achievement.. To do most of it on the dark... Incredible! Well done Liam. |
| Liam Vines | Dec 12 2016, 9:36am | Times provided by Primal Tracking Checkpoints Time Split Start Sat 02:00:00 Kippure Sat 02:38:27 0:38:27 Carrigvore Sat 03:32:25 0:53:58 Gravale. Sat 03:52:24 0:19:59 Duff Hill. Sat 04:12:25 0:20:01 East Top. Sat 04:38:24 0:25:59 Mullaghcleevaun Sat 04:58:24 0:20:00 Moanbane. Sat 05:38:22 0:39:58 Silsean. Sat 05:52:21 0:13:59 Oakwood. Sat 07:30:17 1:37:56 Table Mountain. Sat 08:34:15 1:03:58 Camenabologue. Sat 08:52:15 0:18:00 Lugnaquilla. Sat 09:44:12 0:51:57 Corrigasleggaun. Sat 10:00:13 0:16:01 Carrawaystick. Sat 10:18:14 0:18:01 Drumgoff. Sat 11:12:19 0:54:05 MUllacor. Sat 12:14:08 1:01:49 Derrybawn. Sat 12:46:06 0:31:58 Camenderry. Sat 14:14:02 1:27:56 Tonelagee. Sat 15:19:58 1:05:56 Scarr. Sat 16:39:56 1:19:58 KnocknacloghageSat 18:09:53 1:29:57 Lugalla. Sat 19:01:50 0:51:57 Djouce. Sat 20:29:46 1:27:56 War Hill. Sat 20:53:47 0:24:01 Tonduff North. Sat 21:37:45 0:43:58 Prince William Sat 23:43:41 2:05:56 Knocknagun. Sun 00:10:15 0:26:34 Finish Sun 00:56:16 0:46:01 Total Time 22:56:16 A few painfully slow mountains in the last few hours I think the darkness just got in on me. It was so dark for so long. |
| Phil Hodge | Dec 12 2016, 10:00am | Liam, congrats and well done on a fantastic achievement. I failed in my attempt during the summer due to nav issues during the night - so to have spent so much time in darkness - I take my hat off! |
| John Ryan Preston | Dec 12 2016, 11:23am | Cracking job. Congrats. Recover well |
| Brendan Lawlor | Dec 12 2016, 11:28am | A new chapter in the history of the Wicklow Round was written at the weekend when Liam Vines completed the first Winter Wicklow Round (and also became the first double Rounder). Many have attempted and failed at this challenge in mid Summer, with night navigation problems often the main difficulty. Liam had to navigate in the dark for at least 13 hours which is a serious test of skill and concentration. Big congratulations to Liam and his brilliant support crew led by the indomitable James H Cahill - his fee for future rounds has reportedly trebled on the back of this latest achievement ! |
| Paul Morrissey | Dec 12 2016, 2:26pm | Awesome stuff Liam Vines! Mid winter with all that darkness, factors that set this apart from any other Round attempt so far. Solo too! Hard to think how you could make this any more difficult, a one legged Round maybe? A mighty effort. I am looking forward to buying you a pint and toasting your success. |
| Brian Kitson | Dec 13 2016, 11:31am | Art O'Neill Champ and first Winter round, that's some way to bookend a great year for you. Well played |
| Karen Devenney | Dec 13 2016, 12:11pm | Congratulations just doesn't seem to cut it, can't wait to see what you do next Liam! Result is up:) |
| Peter Bell | Dec 13 2016, 6:38pm | Well done Liam, impressive stuff. |
| James Clancy | Dec 14 2016, 4:08pm | Amazing effort Liam, very well done!!! Incredible achievement. |
