Great race as always yesterday. Weather nowhere near as bad as forecast which certainly helped! Boggy in the valley and a bit windy on top but not much rain.
In my opinion this is the best fell race route in England outside of the Lake District. The descent just goes on and on (once you get to it).
Many thanks to Morgan and his team for organising.
Mike Quinn
Esk Valley Fell Club
My fragile, semi-injured arse is in.
Luke Appleyard (Wharfedale)- quick on the dissent
I'm in for this year, and definitely going a different way to the top of the nick. I've identified a 'short cut' that may be longer, but will avoid the stop/start boulder strewn carry-on at the top of high cup gill, and the scramble up the nick. I'll have to check with Morgan and refuse any sound advice not to go that way, but if it's permitted it's on.
Luke Appleyard (Wharfedale)- quick on the dissent
Dufton Show is a brilliant race and show Travs. Have done it a couple of times. I've yet to race High Cup Nick, have only walked it, but wouldn't mind giving it a go.