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🧗‍♂️ What drives someone to take on the world’s toughest climbs?

For Andy Kirkpatrick, it’s about much more than reaching the summit.

His approach to climbing goes beyond records, distances and altitude — it’s about pushing personal boundaries and discovering what’s possible. 💫

This November, join us for the 2026 Lynam Lecture and hear from Andy himself as he shares his experiences, challenges and adventures.

📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
📍 Chartered Accountants House, Dublin
🎟️ We’re already halfway to a full house! Make sure you’re joining us — limited amount of tickets available through the link in our bio.

#LynamAward
#AndyKirkpatrick
#ClimbingCommunity
#HikingCommunity
#MountaineeringIreland

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🔥The countdown is on to the 2026 Lynam Lecture!🔥

If you missed this the first time… trust us, it's worth another watch! 👀 And even better, you can hear from the man himself this November. 🧗‍♂️

With just 5 weeks to go, the countdown is on to the 2026 Lynam Lecture and we can't wait to welcome Andy to Dublin!
🎬 Enjoy the trailer — and make sure you're there to hear the stories in person!

📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
📍 Chartered Accountants House, Dublin

🎟️ Haven't booked your ticket yet? Don't miss out on the fun — Grab your tickets through the link in our bio!

#LynamLecture
#LynamAward
#AndyKirkpatrick
#ClimbingCommunity
#MountaineeringIreland

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🧗‍♂️ There’s a story behind every great adventure…

And when it comes to big walls, wild expeditions and unexpected challenges, Andy Kirkpatrick has plenty to tell! 🔥

Known for his honesty, humour and extraordinary climbing experiences, Andy is bringing his stories to Dublin for the 2026 Lynam Lecture. 🎤

Come along for an evening of adventure, laughter and stories you won’t forget! 🤩

📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
📍 Chartered Accountants House, Dublin
🎟️ Book your tickets now — link in bio!

#LynamLecture
#BigWallClimbing
#ClimbingCommunity
#HikingCommunity
#MountaineeringIreland

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🔥Think this looks wild? This is just a taste of what Andy Kirkpatrick has in store.
Big walls. Wild adventures. And some incredible stories to tell.

This November, 2026 Lynam Award recipient Andy Kirkpatrick takes to the stage in Dublin — bringing the stories behind some of his extraordinary climbing adventures to the Lynam Lecture. 🧗‍♂️

🎬 Watch the trailer. Then come hear the stories behind it.
📅 19 November 2026
📍 Chartered Accountants House, Dublin
🎟️ Don’t miss it — book your tickets now via the link in bio!

#LynamLecture
#LynamAward
#ClimbingCommunity
#HikingCommunity
#MountaineeringIreland

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✨🎓 Students, this one’s for you — Lynam Lecture tickets are just €20! 🎟️✨

We’ve got a limited number of discounted student tickets up for grabs, giving you the chance to enjoy an evening of incredible climbing stories and adventure for just €20. 🧗‍♂️🔥

Join 2026 Lynam Award recipient Andy Kirkpatrick for an evening of big walls and unforgettable stories.🏔️

📅 19 November 2026
📍 Chartered Accountants House, Dublin
💰 Student Tickets: €20 (limited availability)

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to get yours!

#LynamAward
#AndyKirkpatrick
#StudentTickets
#ClimbingCommunity
#MountaineeringIreland

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🏆 Meet our 2026 Lynam Award recipient — Andy Kirkpatrick!

We’re delighted to announce that Andy Kirkpatrick is this year’s Lynam Award recipient — and tickets for the 2026 Lynam Lecture are on sale now! 🙌

🧗‍♂️One of Britain’s most accomplished big wall climbers and winter mountaineers, Andy is also a renowned writer and speaker, known for bringing incredible stories of adventure, risk, failure and perseverance to life with honesty and humour.

This November, he’s bringing those stories to Dublin — and we cannot wait!✨

📍 Chartered Accountants House, Dublin
📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
🎟️ Tickets on sale now — link in bio!

#LynamLecture
#LynamAward
#AndyKirkpatrick
#MountaineeringIreland
#WinterMountaineering

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For any adventure enthusiasts out there...this talk is happening next Wed May 27th at 8.30pm in Monroes Tavern, Galway. Tickets 10 euro. Hans' friend Eric Weihenmeyer, who is the first blind person to climb Everest, and indeed all 7 summits, will also be there to chat and answer question after the slideshow. Should be fun!

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Arctic resilience 2026#healthinnovation #womenshealth #womeninscience #medicalresearch #globalhealth

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Trollveggen - Winter Ascent of Suser gjennom Harryland ✅

Short version: we sent! 🥳🤘

Long version (continued in comments):

At 20:39 on March 11th, after 12 consecutive days and (11) nights on the wall, my feet stood on the ground again. Covered in equipment with oversized double boots on, and now unpracticed for nearly two weeks, I felt like a baby giraffe learning to walk.

This mission, to make a winter ascent of this 600-meter, 18-pitch big wall aid climb on the imposing Troll Wall, used to be only a whispered-about goal of mine. After a winter big wall-style ascent of Store Blåmann (Dec 2021), this seemed like the next logical, albeit big step. The route is outrageously steep, with nearly every pitch overhanging, limited ledges, and next to no free climbing.

The team consisted of @tessgalickismith
, @anieklith and myself. Two trusted wall partners of mine, and my ideal dream team for the project. Tess was to be the “camp mom”, helping with hauling, fixing, anchor replacement, and general camp chores, leaving Aniek and I to focus on getting the ropes up.

Our climb was carried out in a capsule big wall (bigwall or big wall?) style. Opposite to the modern “light and fast” way, we went extremely slow, and extremely heavy. The climbing alone averaged something about 8 meters per hour. We decided to repeat the camp strategies of the first ascent party,
establishing a basecamp at the bottom of the route, from where we would climb up and leave fixed ropes in place until reaching the top of Pitch 5. There, we made a portaledge camp and committed to the wall. We repeated this strategy to the top of Pitch 10, where we then moved everything to establish our second hanging camp and pulled the ropes. From here we climbed and fixed ropes to the top of the wall.

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I built these climasheild belay mitts tonight. It has been a long time since I have made any of my own clothing. Had to start somewhere and these I need for next week. It feels weird to sew such light fabrics…. Makes me want to find a used overlock machine. These are built in 1.1 oz ripstop with climasheild apex 3.6 oz insulation quilted to the interior. Carabiner hang loops , orange. The blue loops are to easily pull them over my hands/gloves. Weigh 3 oz for the pair. Took 30 mins to cut and sew. Built these on my juki 5410, needle feed machine, this is the lightweight fabric model I use for non-woven Dyneema. No plans build more….#alpineluddites #sewing #mittens #myog #mountaineering

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@psychovertical on Show, talking tales of the unexpected.
Link in bio....

#andykirkpatrick
#hardgrit
#tradclimb

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