2020 Hike in the Night with Mayo Mountain Rescue Team: Saturday 11th April 2020.
An opportunity to hike majestic Nephin under the guidance of members of the Mayo Mountain Rescue Team.
Hike In The Night (formerly Moonlight in Mayo) is a fundraising event run by MMRT to raise vital funds which keep this Emergency Service operational 24hrs per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
All MMRT team members are 100% Volunteers who provide this 999/112 service on the hills and mountains of Mayo. Your support is vital to us. This event is a great way to meet some of the team members and enjoy a guided walk under the wonderful dark skies of Mayo. Join us on Saturday 11th April 2020 - book early to avoid dissapointment as places are limited. Go raibh maith agaibh!
What you need to know before signing up:
The route will take approximately 4-5 hours.
Height gain is 725m approximately to the summit of Nephin (806m).
Conditions underfoot will be Boggy, with rock scree and uneven in places.
Level of effort - Moderate-Difficult
Costs are as follows (these cover the cost of running the event):
€50 per ticket & further €50 fundraising per participant required, children under 12 are not permitted.
Registration:
Registration is open for Hike in the Night with Mayo Mountain Rescue Team.
Click Here to Register for the event:
https://www.njuko.net/nighthike2020
Check list:
All participants of Hike in the Night are advised to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Proper (broken in) Walking boots.
- Rain wear
- Warm clothing including gloves, hat and extra layers
- Head torch with spare batteries
- Food and water
- Walking sticks (optional)
- Denim trousers are NOT recommended.
