I'm impressed Clair persisted through all the landowners preferences and rules and for sure she wouldn't cancel the race after all her hard work without a VERY good reason. Thanks Clair whatever happens.
It does seem there's a lot more of this access restriction going on now. As DrPB said, a conflict, but not as in a war, just a balance that has to be struck and after all we are lucky that we can run all over the place in any disorganised way and time we choose.
Thanks for messages of support!!! MUCH appreciated!
Note: from Torside Castles the route is open; restriction was to here only.
I would think that under the current conditions any delicate areas would be covered with snow and ice anyway!!!
Can't believe how much snow we've got!!
Ditto the thanks for the hard work, I am slowly starting to realise just how much work has to go into organising an event on this scale.Originally Posted by Pontecake
Clair I'll Email you.
Sorry...misread my own instructions!!!! Restriction is to Wain Stones.....
Going mad!!! Can't say its cos I'm blonde as I'm now grey like Mr Stokes - now I know why he was grey early lol
Hi guys!
Looking forward to the Trog this weekend - does anyone have (or know of a fellow racer who has) room in their car for a wee one? Struggling to find a lift up to Marsden from Edale on Sunday morning...
Might put the double (Tanky's and Gravy Pud) off for another year...
Ran up onto Black Hill from Holmfirth today - conditions are going to make for a very interesting race. There's about a foot of soft powdery snow on most of the Black Hill plateau, but it's much deeper in the groughs and where it has drifted. Following the Pennine Way is difficult and in places it is completely filled in with powder - I was floundering about up to my waist a few times. From the summit I took the Holme Moss route so can't comment on the route to Crowden but I would imagine that it will be slow going. And then there's Bleaklow to look forward too. More snow on the way tonight apparently...
Hope it all goes well - it should be a real adventure!
It would, but I fear the worst!!
IMPORTANT!!!!!!!
I am very sorry to say but due to the conditions I am sadly cancelling the race on sunday. This is a real disappointment for me as this is only the second time in 38 years that it has been cancelled!
I am sure you appreciate that with the current conditions, although the sun may come out!, the combination of the amount of snow deposited and the drifting means that the conditions will be very slow and dangerous, even though much fun too!! This is without considering the conditions of the roads and the parking hazards.
As you can imagine, much hard work has been put into the race so far and certain payments have had to be made. Once these have been taken out of the entry fees money, any remaining will be donated to charity which is primarily Woodhead Mountain Rescue. The £5 cancellation refund can be paid to you however can I ask if you can forward to me a stamped self addressed envelope to make the admin task a little less arduous!
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all the messages of support and for all those who volunteered to help. And also to the WH Mountain Rescue Team for there help in preparation!
Hope to see you all next year!! Unless we have started the Ice Age!! Please look out for tankys trog wesbite for next year and hopefully online payment and entry!!! Wow - technology!!
Regards
Clair
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