Category Archives: Mountain

Mount Gabriel – Mizen Peninsula, Co. Cork

Posted on 1 September 2014 by Jan Hayes

Mount Gabriel not only provides a pretty great view of the peninsular but also features some mine shafts as well. We managed to find at least 3 mine shafts close in proximity to the road leading up to the mountain … Continue reading →

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The Allihies Copper Mine, West Cork

Posted on 3 November 2012 by Jan Hayes

  Back in May I finally got the opportunity to see it for myself. Allihies Copper Mine was at some point in the mid 1800’s, the largest copper mining operation in Europe and once the copper production dwindled in the … Continue reading →

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Camping near Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix

Posted on 26 April 2012 by Jan Hayes

This was taken from the viewing platform on Aiguille du Midi . Aside from being inside a plane, this was highest point I’ve been above sea level and had prolonged period of altitude sickness. That being said, I wouldn’t mind … Continue reading →

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View of the Alpen Mountain Range, Chamonix

Posted on 9 April 2012 by Jan Hayes

It’s hard not to be in awe of Chamonix surroundings when you first set foot in it, I came at a good time too. The end of March was approaching and there hadn’t been any snowfall for 5 weeks, it … Continue reading →

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