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Ireland Winter Hiking Series
Don’t stop when winter arrives. Step up.
Std-Int-Adv-Adv+
1 Days
Multiple
Price
€59
Per Person
Overview
The Ireland Winter Hiking Series has been created to keep you moving through the winter months while developing the fitness, confidence and mountain experience needed to become a stronger, more capable hiker.
Ireland Winter Hiking Series 2026/27
- 28 NOVEMBER 2026
Mourne Wall Winter Challenge
Location : Co.Down - 30 JANUARY 2027
Dingle Winter Mountain Challenge
Location : Co.Kerry - 20 FEBRUARY 2027
Slieve League Wild Winter Challenge
Location : Co.Donegal
Series Grades:
Standard • Intermediate • Advanced • Advanced Plus
Each challenge offers different route options and pacing, allowing participants to select the level that best matches their fitness, experience and mountain ability.
Three winter challenges.
Three spectacular mountain regions.
One progressive series.
Precision • Professionalism • Passion
Location
Ireland
Duration
1 Days
Route
Winter
Grade
Std-Int-Adv-Adv+
Altitude
Multiple
Activity
8-15 hrs
itinerary
DAY 1 — ARRIVAL, CHECK-IN & EXPEDITION BRIEFING
Arrive and check in to your accommodation before meeting the Black Mountaineering team for the official welcome and safety briefing. We’ll introduce the challenge ahead, review the route, expected winter conditions, gear requirements and the plan for the following morning.
This is also an opportunity to meet your fellow team members, ask any final questions and make sure everyone is fully prepared for the challenge ahead.
DAY 2 — WINTER CHALLENGE
Early morning team assembly before setting out on the Challenge.
A full winter mountain journey through one of Ireland’s most spectacular coastal landscapes, with the Atlantic Ocean providing a dramatic backdrop throughout the challenge.
Following completion, we return to freshen up before coming together for our Celebration Dinner & Dancing — a chance to celebrate the achievement, share stories from the mountain and finish the adventure together.
Included
What’s Included
- Elite Black Mountaineering team
- Fully Insured event
- Fun day out
What’s Not Included
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Food
Available Dates
Requirements are:
- Previous summer hillwalking experience in mountainous terrain
- A good level of mountain fitness, capable of spending a full day in the Irish mountains
- Comfortable walking on steep, rough and uneven terrain
- Willingness to operate in cold, wet, and potentially challenging winter weather
- Appropriate winter clothing and personal equipment as detailed in your course kit list
- Participants must be physically capable of carrying their own day pack and equipment
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and work as part of a group
Use my Great outdoors
Discount code GOJB15
Base Layers
Merino long sleeve base layer
Short Sleeve T Shirt (4 pcs)
Mid Layers
Fleece
Spare fleece
Mid weight Hiking Pants
Windproof/Rain Layers
Hard Shell Jacket
Hard Shell Pants
Insulation Layers
Lite puffer jacket
Headwear
Warm Hat
Balaclava (1pcs)
Baseball Cap
Buff
Eyewear
Sun Glasses
Gloves
Lightweight Liner Gloves
Leather Guide Glove
Footwear
Mens Mountaineering boot
Womens Mountaineering boot
Hiking socks (2pcs)
Mountain Snacks
Sandwiches
Salty-sweet bars
Sugary drink
Medical/First Aid
Compeed blister packs
Ibuprofen
Paracetamol
Toiletries
Toilet Paper
baby wipes
Additional Item
Headlight 500-700 Lumens
– & charing leads
Trekking poles
Water Bottles 2x 1 – liter
Optional Electronics
Power Bank
Phone & charging leads
See more about our payment policy Here
On Booking your expedition our returns policy can be viewed here
Non Required