Tour de Helvellyn

[Hank]

I took that route on the way out, but never found it on the way back. And I was doing my best on the way out to get it taped for the return journey too, as I suspected it could be tricky to get right in the dark. It was, & I didn't. Only lost 5 mins or so though.

Trail of jelly babies? Not only a navigational aid, but a vital energy supply for that last push!

[Splatcher]

Trail of jelly babies? Not only a navigational aid, but a vital energy supply for that last push!

If that's an offer, you're on. Just scatter them on your way back!

[Martyn P]

Trail of jelly babies? Not only a navigational aid, but a vital energy supply for that last push!

The thought of a pint in the pub will spur me along that final bit!

[BritNick]

I took that route on the way out, but never found it on the way back. And I was doing my best on the way out to get it taped for the return journey too, as I suspected it could be tricky to get right in the dark. It was, & I didn't. Only lost 5 mins or so though.

Splatcher, that was exactly my experience last year. When everything is covered with snow, the nav is not obvious in the dark on the moor above Askham where the fell ponies roam. It's never been obvious so far because it's always been plastered with snow.

Sticks pass last year was a white-out pathless challenge - almost a compass bearing job.

Could it be snow-free this year? Bet you it will be. I haven't bothered to enter (yet?) but I have magical memories of surviving the frozen years - minus ten in 2010 even without the wind chill. With the wind chill above Grisedale Tarn it was becoming a survival job. Without decent kit an' all that..... I jest not.

[JohnK]

Could it be snow-free this year? Bet you it will be. I haven't bothered to enter (yet?) but I have magical memories of surviving the frozen years - minus ten in 2010 even without the wind chill. With the wind chill above Grisedale Tarn it was becoming a survival job. Without decent kit an' all that..... I jest not.

Dont hold your breath http://www.ukweatherforecast.tv/wint...be-a-cold-one/


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[Toreador]

Well they've already got November wrong.

http://metofficenews.wordpress.com/2...the-headlines/

[MarkL]

Dont hold your breath http://www.ukweatherforecast.tv/wint...be-a-cold-one/


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Oh no, winter is going to be cold, or wet or wet and cold or snowy or mild and wet or dry or possibly wet and dry or something....

[BritNick]

Dont hold your breath http://www.ukweatherforecast.tv/wint...be-a-cold-one/


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That did it. I've just had a splurge on Sportident and entered this, among others. I can't miss out on the chance of a third year of winter magic can I? Kahtoolas at the ready. Thanks for the heads-up, John. There was even still accommodation at the Queen's Head for Fri and Sat nights (I must be the only one going for the luxurious option ). If anyone wants to share, let me know. It's a twin room.

[Martyn P]

That did it. I've just had a splurge on Sportident and entered this, among others. I can't miss out on the chance of a third year of winter magic can I? Kahtoolas at the ready. Thanks for the heads-up, John. There was even still accommodation at the Queen's Head for Fri and Sat nights (I must be the only one going for the luxurious option ). If anyone wants to share, let me know. It's a twin room.

Not the only one. Me and 't missus are staying at a nice B&B in Pooley Bridge

[Trimm Trab]

Not the only one. Me and 't missus are staying at a nice B&B in Pooley Bridge

...and I'm staying in a nice warm house in Keswick. I'm happy to put myself through the discomfort that 7 hours+ running around the Lakeland fells in arctic conditions entails, but camping, or kipping on the floor, or staying in a hostel the night before/after? No chance! I'm soft as sh**e really.