Fellsman

[Dixie]

I am currently nursing 2 swollen feet - must be due to the extreme cold and the length of time that they were so cold and numb? Anyway, if anyone came across a haglof smock coat back at Upper Wharfedale School, just past the finishing table then its mine. It is a very dark grey colour with bright green edging to it. it will also have a few smashed up bourbon biscuits in the pocket! I am going to e-mail the organisers too, although I realise they will have enough on at the moment, its still worth a shot.

If your on facebook it maybe worth asking their too lost property has turned up on their "page" already.

[Twinkletoes]

Great thank you I will have a look on facebook!

[Tussockface]

The access issues won't go away. It's doubtful that we'll ever be able to hold the event again in May.

I aim to be back whenever...this is unfinished business!

[Stolly]

Stolly, there is a message on the Fellsman Facebook page that your camera is safe.

Sorry dmd I looked on facebook but couldn't see the message. Am I going blind maybe?

[Tussockface]

Great write up by BritNick in his blog.

[Hes]

Just read it. Brilliant write up, spot on! Nice one BritNick. He also gave me a good explanation of why I look like I have 'trout pout' and my top lip is peeling, I'd totally forgotten the constant streaming nose :w00t:

Great write up by BritNick in his blog.

[caroleengel]

As a walker, I cannot understand why the Fellsman had to be canx. mid-walk. I was told it was the number of “incidents” – a broken ankle (could happen leaving your front door) and HYPOTHERMIA. It was a tad windy, it was a cold (very cold) wind, it WASN’T raining. So? This event takes place in the mountains (not the hills) and mountains deserve great respect. I obeyed the official kit list and, after checking the weather forecast, packed half as much again – winter, lined w/p trousers, an extra fleece, a neck warmer and three extra pairs of gloves and some ski-mittens – all I needed was the mittens. Once they were on, I could hold the cold metal LEDLaser in one hand and the Garmin Montana in the other. Warm as toast and spare clothing to boot in the sack. If you want some bad weather – try Scotland.

[AndreaS]

I was offered a last minute entry but sadly had to turn it down due to other commitments, I was disappointed at the time now it seems I had a lucky escape!
Well done to all those that competed...

Bring on summer

[Toreador]

As a walker, I cannot understand why the Fellsman had to be canx. mid-walk.

Unfortunately not everyone is as sensible as you. For many (walkers as well as runners, though the latter are perhaps more guilty) light weight takes precedence over fitness for purpose.
It's not new - there was a Mountain Trial many years ago when there was only one finisher, coincidentally the one who'd worn a waterproof.

[dmd]

Sorry dmd I looked on facebook but couldn't see the message. Am I going blind maybe?

Maybe, it's one of the first signs of hypothermia.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/23059780048/
Search for Wayne Ogden.