Day: Saturday, July 30th to Monday, August 1st

Hike level: Hard and Strenuous

Hike length: 25 Km

• Day 1: 10 Km
• Day 2: 10 Km
• Day 3: 5 Km

Hike duration: 3 days

Hike ascent: 1386 m

Avg pace: 4.0 km/h

Hike leader: José Monreal

Mount Brandon is one of the ten highest peaks in Ireland, being the 3rd–highest peak in Ireland according to Irish Peaks by Mountaineering Ireland. Brandon is the highest Irish mountain outside the MacGillycuddy's Reeks range and has the greatest prominence of any Irish peak except Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain. -- Wikipedia

Public Transport Option

Train to Tralee roundtrip from Heuston at 07:00 on Saturday, July 30th

Train to Heuston from Tralee at 15:05 on Monday, August 1st

Taxi from Tralee to Brandon Point (depending on the final number we might get a good price, consider €20 per person)

Bus Eireann from Dingle to Tralee with leap card or cash

Once you pay your ticket, DO NOT forget to purchase your train tickets.

Also, add your Telegram number to be added to the Group.

You will also need Hiking Boots/Shoes for this Hike, if you show up with trainers or any other type of footwear, you will not be able to join this Hike.

Checklist

• Backpacking gear
  • Backpack with rain cover
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Headlamp
• Kitchen
  • Backpacking stove
  • Fuel
  • Cookset
  • Dishes/bowls
  • Eating utensils
  • Mug/cup
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Small quick-dry towel
• Food & water
  • Water bottles and/or reservoir
  • Meals
  • Trail mix food
  • Extra daily supply of food
• Clothing & footwear
  • Moisture-wicking underwear
  • Moisture-wicking T-shirt / baselayer
  • Quick-drying pants/shorts
  • Long-sleeve shirt (protect from sun/bugs)
  • Lightweight fleece or jacket
  • Hiking boots/shoes waterproof
  • Socks (synthetic or wool)
  • Extra clothes (beyond minimum expectation)
  • Rainwear (jacket and pants)
  • Gloves
  • Hat/Beanie
  • Bandana/Buff
• Emergency & first aid
  • First-aid kit
  • Whistle
  • Lighter/matches
  • Two itineraries: 1 left with a friend or family member, 1 for yourself.
• Health & hygiene
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper and trowel
  • Menstrual products
  • Prescription medications
  • Prescription glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • SPF-rated Lip Balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Blister treatment supplies
• Personal items
  • Credit/Debit cards and/or Cash
  • ID
  • Cellphone
  • Battery/Power bank
• Tools & repair items
  • Knife or multi-tool
  • Repair kit (for sleeping pad and stoves)
  • Duct tape strips
• Extras (optional)
  • Day backpack (for walking away from the campsite)
  • Camera or action camera
  • Two-way radios
  • Compass
  • Map