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This Intermediate Hike will take us to the summit of Ireland's highest peak, Carrauntoohil (1041m). We will be ascending and descending via the Zigzags, with a large part of the ascent consisting of steep switchbacks. There will be a lot of uneven ground and loose scree, but not a huge amount of exposure. Length: 14km. Elevation gain: 900m. 

You must have been on a Beginner Hike with the UCC Mountaineering Club (or have sent proof of experience and received approval) in order to join this Intermediate Hike.

You also must bring hiking boots with ankle support, i.e. they must fully cover and support your ankle. If you don't have any, ones can be purchased in Cork's outdoor shops such as Outdoor Adventure Store, 53 Degrees North, Regatta, or Lidl even sells them sometimes.

The Essentials

Please ensure you have added your phone number & a parent/guardian as an emergency contact on the clubs and societies page. This is a requirement to join us on a hike (candsportal.ucc.ie > My Account (top right) > Phone Number & Emergency Contact Number). If you have not done so, or if the details are incorrect, your order will be cancelled and your ticket refunded.

If you cannot attend the hike you must email mountaineering@uccclubs.ie by 6pm on Friday in order to receive a refund!

If you have any pertinent medical issues please send us an email so we can accommodate this.

The bus is leaving the Western Gateway Building at 8 am sharp, so make sure to get there around 15 minutes before.

Remember to bring:

• Student card
• Rain Jacket
• Rain pants if you have them
• Plenty of warm layers - it will be much colder at the summit than when we're setting out
• Thick socks
• Hiking Boots with ankle support - you will not be allowed on the bus without these!
• Packed lunch and water
• Warm gloves and hat
• Spare change of clothes and shoes for after – You will be wet and muddy by the end of the hike. Put them in a separate bag. You can leave it on the bus during the hike.
• No jeans allowed. No exceptions. You will not be allowed on the bus if you arrive wearing jeans.
• No Shorts!