Scouts Bridge Twin Peaks in Three Weeks

Carrauntoohill at 1040 meters

Their average age is 15 years and what an achievement to all who took on the challenge to climb Croagh Patrick (2507 ft.) in Co. Mayo in early March and Carrauntuohill (1038 Mts.) in Co. Kerry over the Easter weekend .Here the members and leaders of the Wednesday night troop of Malahide Sea Scout Group trekked their way over the several kilometre climb to achieve their goals.

Along the way they also achieved dizzy heights by climbing Caher Mtn (1001 meters), Purple Mountain (832m) and Tomies (735m) in the narrow time frame over the Easter weekend. Set in Macgillycuddy’s Reeks range of mountains, the climb up Carrauntuohill has its challenges and is frequently used by International climbers for training before they ascend higher altitudes in the Himalayas.

Croagh Patrick , Westport , Co. Mayo at 2507 feet

The scouts overnighted in hostels and took in the most picturesque situated hostel in the Black Valley of the Macgillycuddy’s Reeks mountain range.

Scouts, you are on your way to be able complete any task .Happy Easter and Happy Scouting.

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