When is the next hike?
Details of the next hike are advertised before the Friday of each hike (usually earlier) on Facebook and on the website.
Details of the next hike are advertised before the Friday of each hike (usually earlier) on Facebook and on the website.
How often does the club hike?
The club hikes a minimum of every 2nd weekend, but more regularly its every weekend, throughout the year, arranges nights and weekends away.
The club hikes a minimum of every 2nd weekend, but more regularly its every weekend, throughout the year, arranges nights and weekends away.
What time does the hike start?
The departure time of the hike is 8:45am from Copley Street, so please be there a little earlier, as the group departs promptly.
The departure time of the hike is 8:45am from Copley Street, so please be there a little earlier, as the group departs promptly.
How do I know if a hike is cancelled?
Very occasionally, a hike may be cancelled or relocated due to extreme weather etc. Please check Facebook at 8 am on the morning of the hike to see if there is a cancellation notice or a change in location. If there is no notice posted, the hike is going ahead.
Very occasionally, a hike may be cancelled or relocated due to extreme weather etc. Please check Facebook at 8 am on the morning of the hike to see if there is a cancellation notice or a change in location. If there is no notice posted, the hike is going ahead.
How is transport arranged?
It is up to you each person to organise their own transport. Carpooling is the best practice but is not a responsibility of the club. At Copley street we arrange car pooling. If you can offer space in your car please let us know. If you need a lift we will do our best to facilitate you. As a group we go for a meal after the hike, if you take a lift, please respect the drivers wish to stay, or not, for the meal and do not influence it . If you carpool, please contribute €10 towards their driver's costs at the start of the day and do not put the driver in the place of having to request it from you.
It is up to you each person to organise their own transport. Carpooling is the best practice but is not a responsibility of the club. At Copley street we arrange car pooling. If you can offer space in your car please let us know. If you need a lift we will do our best to facilitate you. As a group we go for a meal after the hike, if you take a lift, please respect the drivers wish to stay, or not, for the meal and do not influence it . If you carpool, please contribute €10 towards their driver's costs at the start of the day and do not put the driver in the place of having to request it from you.
How much is Membership?
The annual fee is now FREE subject to a €5 admin charge which does not go to the club, from January to December. The membership age is 30 years and over. Join HERE
The annual fee is now FREE subject to a €5 admin charge which does not go to the club, from January to December. The membership age is 30 years and over. Join HERE
How are funds used?
Membership is now free, as training, safety equipment, maps, storm shelters, leader training are all paid for. A reserve fund is kept at all times as a legal retainer of the club solicitor to protect club officers.
Membership is now free, as training, safety equipment, maps, storm shelters, leader training are all paid for. A reserve fund is kept at all times as a legal retainer of the club solicitor to protect club officers.
Will I be on Social Media?
You may appear in a photo that may publicise the club taken during a club event. If you wish to join the club's private members only Facebook group, please request to do so.
You may appear in a photo that may publicise the club taken during a club event. If you wish to join the club's private members only Facebook group, please request to do so.
Insurance?
You may wish to seek out your own personal insurance as we are not in a position to do so.
You may wish to seek out your own personal insurance as we are not in a position to do so.
How do I become a member?
You can sign up online (here) or you may become a member on the morning of any hike. Alternatively if you wish to try hiking first before becoming a member. We host introductory hikes about once a month for people who would like to try hiking first. You may attend one introductory hike as a guest.
You can sign up online (here) or you may become a member on the morning of any hike. Alternatively if you wish to try hiking first before becoming a member. We host introductory hikes about once a month for people who would like to try hiking first. You may attend one introductory hike as a guest.
What do I need to attend a hike as a member?
You can join the hikes subject to the following necessary requirements of having,
- Proper hiking boots and rain gear.
-Packed lunch, water and snacks.
-Fitness ability
-Filling out the membership application form (here) or joining on the morning of the hike.
You can join the hikes subject to the following necessary requirements of having,
- Proper hiking boots and rain gear.
-Packed lunch, water and snacks.
-Fitness ability
-Filling out the membership application form (here) or joining on the morning of the hike.
What is the age requirement?
You must be 30 years of age or above to join.
You must be 30 years of age or above to join.
Where do I meet the group?
We depart from Copley street at 8.45am on the morning of the hike.
We depart from Copley street at 8.45am on the morning of the hike.
