The Hebden

[Martyn P]

Really sorry to be missing this .... best not though, am just on the rebound from some foul bug and am not on top form. Have a good day out peeps

[Derby Tup]

Any snow over that way?

[richsund]

Just back from a run up Norland, a few miles down the valley from the Hebden route. About an inch of soft snow on the tops - it hasn't been lying long, so hasn't become too compacted and icy on the paths and trails yet. Still a bit more coming down but slowly and gently. It's a winter wonderland out there!

[Derby Tup]

Just back from a run up Norland, a few miles down the valley from the Hebden route. About an inch of soft snow on the tops - it hasn't been lying long, so hasn't become too compacted and icy on the paths and trails yet. Still a bit more coming down but slowly and gently. It's a winter wonderland out there!

Thanks rich. Sounds good :thumbup:

[Mountain Goatess]

Yes Bill, my pal is in. We just need a snow plough to get us out of the North East in the morning!

Snow on the hills, but not too bad, and the roads are clear.

I'm in - the majority of those on the entry list appear to have a place now, thanks to those who've dropped out telling the organisers.

Did you find substitutions, Dan and Mountain Goatess?

[Macali]

The last email from the organisers talked about it being windy and so need to keep warm etc. How many layers are people intending to wear - I was going to wear 3 ; base layer, middle layer, then waterproof. Will that be enough?

[Derby Tup]

The last email from the organisers talked about it being windy and so need to keep warm etc. How many layers are people intending to wear - I was going to wear 3 ; base layer, middle layer, then waterproof. Will that be enough?

Merino base-layer, heavy polypropylene thermal (thicker than a Helly and brushed inside) and probably OMM smock for me. Wool socks, thickest tights, decent gloves , a couple of Buffs and a hat (obviously! ). See you tomorrow

[nippersmith]

No need to carry food (apart from emergency rations)

http://alangreenwood.biz/th2013/Checkpoint%20Food.pdf

[Macali]

Think I should be ok with the clothing, then.

I can never forget that CP 3 ; truly wondrous. Even as a veggie I can appreciate the appeal of dripping sandwiches (no butter). They even specify the brand of pickle - such attention to detail!

[karen nash]

trying to cobble together what I can- almost all my stuff is our van which is still being 'recovered' back from France. So sons/2nd hand shoes, no thick tights, odd range of thermals , sons winter buff, old cycling gloves...... Just as well that I wasn't going for a record time! Have decided to take a camera and try to have fun instead.