Edale Skyline Fell Race

Could anyone please tell me which way is the race run from Lose Hill to Hollins Cross? Last year it went over Back Tor and not through Brockett plantation which was out of bounds.
I want to come and watch the race after crocking my ankle on the Thursday evening after registering. Marvelous.Don't worry I transfered my place to a team mate so it wasn't wasted.

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Originally Posted by William Clough

Could anyone please tell me which way is the race run from Lose Hill to Hollins Cross? Last year it went over Back Tor and not through Brockett plantation which was out of bounds.
I want to come and watch the race after crocking my ankle on the Thursday evening after registering. Marvelous.Don't worry I transfered my place to a team mate so it wasn't wasted.

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Same as last year.

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Originally Posted by Stagger

Don't get stuck mate, you would be more than welcome to spend a night in Yorkshire if you get in trouble.
Only be a sleeping bags and air bed but after a few beers would be more than comfy.

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You running this one Stagger??

I'll soon be sending out a final email, hopefully to the right people this time - but that's another story!

But if people could spread the word about a very minor, but important route issue. As normal the route will be marked from Brown Knoll Trig - the NT are building us a new stile to cross the fence to the new flagged path. This MUST be followed to its junction with Jacobs ladder then head down that to the new jacobs ladder Checkpoint.

I know some people have cut the corner on recce trips but this involves crossing walls/barbed wire fences which is obviously not acceptable in a race. there will be a couple of extra marshals up there to remind people of this.

And please read the information on kit requirements at http://dpfr.org.uk/pages/3 ; we are strict on this and don't want people to be disappointed if they can't run due to not having the right stuff.


You check your details on the entry list here - https://www.sientries.co.uk/list.php?event_id=962

I've a lot of people from all over the country offering help in the last few days, its fantastic that so many people want to be involved!

really quite good this fell running community malarkey int it...

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Originally Posted by IanFitz

And please read the information on kit requirements at http://dpfr.org.uk/pages/3 ; we are strict on this and don't want people to be disappointed if they can't run due to not having the right stuff.

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Quick couple of questions on that;
1. Thin baselayer helly/smartwool - Is a normal Helly ok or does it need to be a warmer one? (I don't own one that's all)
2. Mini survival bag - I have a bright orange cheapy survival bag that's basically a big heavy duty plastic bag, is that ok?
3. Mobile phone - do you have to carry one or is it an optional extra?

I was hoping not to bore on about kit again but just wanted to check rather than screw up and not bring some obscure item along which would be pretty annoying.

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Originally Posted by Rob Furness

Quick couple of questions on that;
1. Thin baselayer helly/smartwool - Is a normal Helly ok or does it need to be a warmer one? (I don't own one that's all)
2. Mini survival bag - I have a bright orange cheapy survival bag that's basically a big heavy duty plastic bag, is that ok?
3. Mobile phone - do you have to carry one or is it an optional extra?

I was hoping not to bore on about kit again but just wanted to check rather than screw up and not bring some obscure item along which would be pretty annoying.

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As it says a helly type layer will be fine. I'm not aware they make anything thicker.

Orange bag will be fine although the forecast would need to be really bad for those to be insisted on

You are welcome to carry a mobile but it's not essential.

Cheers Ian, that's cleared that up. Helly do make a warmer base layer but I've never bothered buying one as I expect it would be too warm for me

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Originally Posted by Rob Furness

Cheers Ian, that's cleared that up. Helly do make a warmer base layer but I've never bothered buying one as I expect it would be too warm for me

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If my Edale experiences are anything to go by being 'too warm' at the Edale Skyline is really unlikely :). You're up on the ridge line all the flipping time and, if the winds blowing, its br-br-brassic.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/3...aleprofile.png

Just reccied the second half it weren't right warm i can tell you!

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Originally Posted by Rob Furness

Cheers Ian, that's cleared that up. Helly do make a warmer base layer but I've never bothered buying one as I expect it would be too warm for me

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I was out yesterday recceing a few last minute bits and bobs it was sunny but still b****y freezing

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Originally Posted by Stolly

If my Edale experiences are anything to go by being 'too warm' at the Edale Skyline is really unlikely :). You're up on the ridge line all the flipping time and, if the winds blowing, its br-br-brassic.

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/3...aleprofile.png

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Originally Posted by Longdogs

Just reccied the second half it weren't right warm i can tell you!

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Originally Posted by IanFitz

I was out yesterday recceing a few last minute bits and bobs it was sunny but still b****y freezing

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When I said too warm, I meant that I would usually wear a normal Helly if it's chilly and then add a jacket or a gillet if it was colder. I recce'd 2nd half a few weeks ago in a Helly with a montane featherlite windproof over the top and it was fine, even though my eyelashes and buff froze on the top near Jacobs ladder!

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Originally Posted by Stolly

If my Edale experiences are anything to go by being 'too warm' at the Edale Skyline is really unlikely :). You're up on the ridge line all the flipping time and, if the winds blowing, its br-br-brassic.

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Clearly weren't there last year! ;) I was begging for some kind of breeze! Still hoping the weather will lean that way by the weekend (but not quite as hot!)

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Originally Posted by RachFR

Clearly weren't there last year! ;) I was begging for some kind of breeze! Still hoping the weather will lean that way by the weekend (but not quite as hot!)

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I didn't do it last year but this is me (and Hazzer) running the Blakey Blitz on the same day :). I doubt I will be dressing similarly at the Skyline!

http://eskvalleyfellclub.org/piwigo_...5-6baa61d2.jpg

Long term forecast is for some cold wet(snowy weather) with 20mph winds(sorry 30KPH) Kit check will be thorough and "may" involve extra kit so bring extra just incase.we'll post an update nearer the time.

Please allow extra time for getting there, car parking, kitcheck and registration. This will be the biggest field ever for the skyline,so don't turn up with minutes to spare......

I may have missed this but can anyone advise the final date for giving up an entry and passing it over to someone else. I had to miss Wolfs Pit yesterday as I have just picked up a calf strain. Edale could now be in jeopardy but I dont want to make a final decision until at least Thursday if possible. I do have a friend who would like my entry if I dont run?

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Originally Posted by Corniceman

I may have missed this but can anyone advise the final date for giving up an entry and passing it over to someone else. I had to miss Wolfs Pit yesterday as I have just picked up a calf strain. Edale could now be in jeopardy but I dont want to make a final decision until at least Thursday if possible. I do have a friend who would like my entry if I dont run?

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After discussion with Martin Stone, who is managing the SI side of things, midnight Wednsday is the last chance to swap entries.

Yesterday there was still snow lying about, but the tracks will be much slidier than last year, I reckon that could add on 20 minutes to last years times :o

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Originally Posted by Will_B

Yesterday there was still snow lying about, but the tracks will be much slidier than last year, I reckon that could add on 20 minutes to last years times :o

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Ya I was up on the Hayfield side of kinder yesterday and the melting snow is making the paths very wet and slippy. The second half will be challanging.

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Originally Posted by IanFitz

After discussion with Martin Stone, who is managing the SI side of things, midnight Wednsday is the last chance to swap entries.

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Thanks Ian. Will decide by then.

I was trying just now to post the entry list - but it is too many characters!

it is here if you want to see it - https://www.sientries.co.uk/list.php?event_id=962

I'm considering the direct route to Ringing Roger at the end. What's the river crossing like?

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Originally Posted by wjb

I'm considering the direct route to Ringing Roger at the end. What's the river crossing like?

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...the least of your worries...:D

It will be ok. we cross it regularly...can't comment on what you legs will be like afterwards...!

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Originally Posted by wjb

I'm considering the direct route to Ringing Roger at the end. What's the river crossing like?

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River?

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Originally Posted by bigfella

River?

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I suspect if you were asking questions about Ilkley Moor of wjb he'd be able to be quite sarky back too :). I just googled Grindsbrook Clough wjb and surprisingly enough Grinds Brook is a brook. I'd kind of like to give the down and up (and down) finish a go too but just haven't got the foggiest idea of the line. If the guy in front of me on the day goes for it, so will I :D

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Originally Posted by Stolly

I suspect if you were asking questions about Ilkley Moor of wjb he'd be able to be quite sarky back too :). I just googled Grindsbrook Clough wjb and surprisingly enough Grinds Brook is a brook. I'd kind of like to give the down and up (and down) finish a go too but just haven't got the foggiest idea of the line. If the guy in front of me on the day goes for it, so will I :D

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It's easy. Just follow to the left of the wall, left of the trees to the bottom of Golden Clough. Then straight up the side of Golden Clough and across to Ringing Roger. Guaranteed to save you 10 minutes. It's not as bad as it looks.

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Originally Posted by bigfella

River?

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A brook maybe, but it can be quite a serious little river when it wants to :w00t:

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Originally Posted by GeoffB

It's easy. Just follow to the left of the wall, left of the trees to the bottom of Golden Clough. Then straight up the side of Golden Clough and across to Ringing Roger. Guaranteed to save you 10 minutes. It's not as bad as it looks.

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Bugger! I'm now doing it :)

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Originally Posted by Stolly

Bugger! I'm now doing it :)

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Good BG training. Might make a trail run into something useful :closed:

As I'm injured, I might stoll along to see how many do it.

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Originally Posted by Stolly

Bugger! I'm now doing it :)

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I'm not doing it :o I'll be going round the edge with the "fat wheezy boys with a note from matron, while you young bloods link arms for the glorious down and up". :D

Can I come with you please Alf? :)

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Originally Posted by Alf

I'm not doing it :o I'll be going round the edge with the "fat wheezy boys with a note from matron, while you young bloods link arms for the glorious down and up". :D

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Originally Posted by wjb

I'm considering the direct route to Ringing Roger at the end. What's the river crossing like?

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One of the top 3 contenders lost 3 places taking that approach in 2010. Having said that, it works well for Lloyd each year, and he extended his lead on this section the last time it was a champs counter.

I tried it once in a training run. I went down and up, my mate went round the path. I beat him by a minute, but my average heartrate was 160, his had been 145. I concluded you need to be fresh enough to do it quickly.

Good luck. I think most people will go round the top.

Hi. I'm sure this has been asked and answered before - sorry. Am I correct in saying we are using dibbers this year at the checkpoints? If so, can the race be tracked on the si-entries website like the Yorkshire 3 peaks last year?
Thanks.

Booked Monday off work, I think I may need the rest..

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Originally Posted by johnraho

Hi. I'm sure this has been asked and answered before - sorry. Am I correct in saying we are using dibbers this year at the checkpoints? If so, can the race be tracked on the si-entries website like the Yorkshire 3 peaks last year?
Thanks.

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We are using live tracking but unfortunately it won't be on the public server, it adds a fair bit of expense to what is already quite a big bill.

If anyone would like to sponsor these cost next year I'd be happy to do it...

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Originally Posted by MickTor

Booked Monday off work, I think I may need the rest..

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I can sympathise,


but will raise you,


I've booked a fortnight off!

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Originally Posted by GeoffB

It's easy. Just follow to the left of the wall, left of the trees to the bottom of Golden Clough. Then straight up the side of Golden Clough and across to Ringing Roger. Guaranteed to save you 10 minutes. It's not as bad as it looks.

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shouldn't that be followed by an evil mmmwwwwaaaahhhhhh

you nned to be a dab hand at descending as well as climbing

I take it you will be doing the down and up Geoff

Given my lack of race fitness (due to a niggly injury over the past month or so), I'll just be happy to get round.

Not even entertaining the merest suggestion of the up and down!

Might just be "properly fit" in time for Fairfield!

Does anyone have approximate splits for a 4 hour round? All the old web links to historic splits seem to be broken. I know there will be much variety but it looks like 1 hr 05 to win hill and 2 05/10 to mam nick cut off might be reasonable?

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

shouldn't that be followed by an evil mmmwwwwaaaahhhhhh

you nned to be a dab hand at descending as well as climbing

I take it you will be doing the down and up Geoff

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You must be joking - I'm going round the top.