Goggles could be a very good idea!
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Goggles could be a very good idea!
snow showers right now in south lakes. even a bit of snow right outside the door.
been caught out in blizzards before and goggles are worth their weight if needed. never thought of carrying and axe for running but ians posts on another thread made intresting and sensible reading. may look at some calf langth sealskins too, but wonder if they,d be too warm for running but i suppose deep snow would be cold so.......but all this said lets hope for some white stuff next week and make it belter of a day :thumbup: although its been quite sunny all day in hull.
MWIS says "Intense Atlantic lows will continue to pass close to, mainly just north of Britain over the coming week to 10 days (and probably through to Christmas), giving almost constant upland gales, and at times reaching hurricane force."
Starting with a return to 100mph winds over the Lakes from Monday night...
Delightful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
Just back from a recce of the loop from Patterdale. Lots of snow on Sticks and Grisedale, microspikes worn on Sticks Pass but not needed elsewhere. Remains of 2 largish avalanches on the way up to Sticks Pass that had made it as far as the path...we had to clamber over the snow and ice rubble. Strong Westerly in our faces as we topped Sticks but in our backs on the return leg. Lots of people out skiing.
If it's like that next weekend it'll be a tough day.
it may be on the thread and ive missed it but do we have a route description or any gr's yet or is it a surprise on the day ? ive found splatchers info from last year but not sure if still relavant.
Route details were emailed along with the entry form.
oh bugger never read that bit , cheers toreador .
Im in, Wanted to do this last year, but work in retail management and the Sat before christmas off is unheard of :( anyway, Im still in retail management but took a step down the peg so I get Sats of now not Sundays ;0)) so I can go!!!!!!
This year, I have done numerous events, L100, Hardmoors 110, TDS, High Peak 40, Highland Fling, Lyke Wake race, Hardmoors 55, Round Rotherham etc etc etc But I havent looked forward to any as much as this!!!!! Im praying for snow!!! Im going out to get round, no time aims except not to time out!!! and to have a bloody good time!!!!! I need this... Christmas in retail is pretty dire... This is my christmas present to myself... Sorry to go on but I didnt think Id ever get to do this with my job last year...See you there... :0))))