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Post by aislinn on May 9, 2009 12:06:17 GMT
From Tralee Mountaineering Club:
It has been reported and confirmed that there has been a substantial landslide in the last few days on the Ladder leading to Carrauntoohill which has made this route very unstable. Signs have been put up in Lislibane (and probably elsewhere) asking people not to use this route.
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Post by conormccarti on May 9, 2009 16:21:15 GMT
Im guessing that means the devils ladder... when was that evr stable
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Post by john on May 10, 2009 11:32:02 GMT
not just the ladder im afraid. kerry mountain rescue are warning people bout heavenly gates (dodgy overhanging rock at the top) and o'sheas gully.
if anyones thinkin of headin down, try benkeeragh ridge, tis a much nicer day out and no crowds. it'll still lead ya back to the high car park.
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Post by conormccarti on May 10, 2009 14:45:02 GMT
I knew about that rock at the top of the gates its been there for a few months now. Its well dodgy getting over it on the way down.
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Post by mike on May 11, 2009 22:35:52 GMT
Here's the quote from the kerry mountain rescue website
" Concerns have been raised about about the current condition of the Devil's Ladder. Recent rains have caused some movement of rocks and scree in the gully and there are a number of significant sized rocks which appear to be a little unstable at present, particularly in the upper section. Extreme caution should therefore be exercised on the Devil's Ladder at the present time. Whilst many people are still using the route safely, some have suggested using alternative routes as a safer option.
In addition a similar situation exists on the 'Heavenly Gates' track, where a large rock has tumbled to a precarious position at the top of the steepest section of the track at the Heavenly Gates itself. Extreme caution should also be exercised here as it would appear to be only a matter of time before there is further movement and this rock will certainly tumble down the track itself."
I never liked the ladder, don't know why anyone would go near it.
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