Tour de Helvellyn

[Martyn P]

Ha! Very nice of you to say so, though I very much doubt you'll have any bother keeping up. I think I'll be setting off around 0745 if you fancy heading out together? The aim is to get back just before full darkness (i.e. no headtorch running), steady pace all the way round.

Promised I'd run with Helen and she's a bit panic-stricken about start times, so I think I'm sort of tied to kicking off around 0715, but I will put it to her that it might be nice to start with Geoff. Suppose you are coming up and registering on the day? We are staying in Pooley Bridge and intend to register on the Friday night. See you at the start no matter what (and the end of course!).

[Hank]

Promised I'd run with Helen and she's a bit panic-stricken about start times, so I think I'm sort of tied to kicking off around 0715, but I will put it to her that it might be nice to start with Geoff. Suppose you are coming up and registering on the day? We are staying in Pooley Bridge and intend to register on the Friday night. See you at the start no matter what (and the end of course!).

Aye, see you there.

[tomphillips]

I think I will come and watch and enjoy being a spectator!

[Martyn P]

I think I will come and watch and enjoy being a spectator!

I'd be the first to agree that you deserve a rest Tom!

[MOUNTAIN MAN]

Looks like I might have to knock this one on the head for this year. My GP reckons I've got hip bursitis, so unless it gets a lot better in the next week on its own, the TdH doesn't sound like a good plan. He sending me for an ultrasound scan, & if it confirms his diagnosis it'll be a cortisone injection. I can't see that happening before the end of next week, somehow.

Sorry to hear you are having problems Andy. I was beginning to think you weren't human the way you romp round these long ones every week! I hope it clears up soon.

[stumpysmith]

Dont forget on Saturday for the TdH to check your kit now. Torch, Survival Bag (not blanket) and rest of hill kit to help with keeping your SMJ. I will be more strict than just checking "whats on your butty". Please be patient as we have a lot more entrants this year. Keep an eye on the weather for the weekend and enjoy the day. Thanks see you on saturday (Stumpy )

[stumpysmith]

Dont forget if you dont have a pass out for the TdH on Saturday you can come to Keswick and spend your Xmas money in the shops and drop to meet us.

(Stumpy )

http://www.facebook.com/events/482467741805894/?fref=ts

or

http://www.nav4.co.uk/nav4-training/...-training-day/

[stumpysmith]

a report and some pics from last years Tour De Helvellyn
http://aim-adventureinmind.blogspot....helvellyn.html

Stumpy

[old un]

Ha the whats in your butty kit check, I'd forgot about that . Good luck on saturday everyone may see some at dunmail we'll be parked there, doing leg 3

[BritNick]

After being spoilt for the past two years, the forecast for Saturday is 'dire-bollock-all'. In addition to the obvious kit, don't forget your snorkels and make sure you're well lubricated against chafing for a day of wetness. I'll be taking spare socks and gloves as well. Now bring it on if you please.

Updated Tracklogs maps are printed out. Don't tell anyone but the total distance comes out at 37 miles.