Fellsman

[JohnK]

I am still checking in a 300g block of Marzipan (same piece i checked in in 2005)

[IanDarkpeak]

I am still checking in a 300g block of Marzipan (same piece i checked in in 2005)

Marzipan for me too, it's very calorie dense as well.

[Duncan]

Regarding the 300 grams emergency rations
What is the best to carry for this on the understanding that it is not to be eaten unless you retire or are in an actual emergency?
Would 300g of chocolate or 300g worth of energy bars sound like a good idea as it would be dense and not take too much space in the bag.
Any suggestions?

I raised a laugh at kit check with a malt loaf and a bag of pork scratchings from the pub the night before which weighed in at 305 g.

[Freeloader]

I hope I can run in my New Balance 749's. They are a trail shoe but haven't got big studs or anything silly. NOT running in my fell shoes because i'll die and they will probably fail the equipment check.

I'll take some walking boots aswell and swap them for the 749's if I bloody fail!

Does anyone know if i'll get away with Montane Featherlight Trousers as waterproof trousers or do i need something a little more substantial? I

Are Merino liner gloves enough to satisfy the need for gloves?

Think i'll carry a bag of sugar for my 300g penance!

[Derby Tup]

I hope I can run in my New Balance 749's. They are a trail shoe but haven't got big studs or anything silly. NOT running in my fell shoes because i'll die and they will probably fail the equipment check.

I'll take some walking boots aswell and swap them for the 749's if I bloody fail!

Does anyone know if i'll get away with Montane Featherlight Trousers as waterproof trousers or do i need something a little more substantial? I

Are Merino liner gloves enough to satisfy the need for gloves?

Think i'll carry a bag of sugar for my 300g penance!

So, is this a wind up Freeloader, or are you being serious?

[Fly]

Marzipan for me too, it's very calorie dense as well.

Marzipan it is then. Just bought a 500gram lump from the co-op and chopped 200 off.
Thanks Ian & John seems the ideal choice, you can mould to to any shape you want and it won't melt

[Stolly]

I went over Ingleborough and up Whernside following the start of the fellsman today. If you know where to look you can see Gragareth, Great Coum, Whernside, Blea Moor, Great Knoutberry, Dodd Fell and the forested valley of Littondale by following the horizon left to right in this picture taken from the top of Ingleborough.



Here's hoping its just as fine and clear (but without the chilly wind) next weekend

[Freeloader]

So, is this a wind up Freeloader, or are you being serious?

The bag of sugar comment was a wind up. But why is the rest of it likely to be a windup?

[Stolly]

As long as the trousers are waterproof you should be okay; if they aren't though you may not be

[Freeloader]

Gore Tex isn't strictly waterproof. How very subjective.