Recent Trips

It looked like a light dusting of snow on the fells from down in Newlands this morning. The moment we left the cars, the skies unleashed a heavy bombardment of hail stones and later that day it seemed the weather had plenty more ammunition up it's sleave. Our first summit, 'Robinson' was tackled by ascending High Snap Bank. A grassy ridge with a couple of fun, simple scrambles.

After a brief rest with hot coffee at the top we followed Littledale Edge to Hindscarth. This turned out to be quite a slog due to very deep snow. We all managed to lose our feet once or twice and I managed to fracture my thumb :( OUCH! BLOODY OUCH! It swelled almost instantly and for the rest of the day I avoided using it.

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A day off work and an itch to scratch. I didn't fancy traveling for long on the roads on a friday but where were the closest substantial hills? From my house The Malverns are only a 2 hour drive. Yes! 2 hours is close for me :(

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My article on the Everest Base Camp Trek published in Trail Magazine. It might not be the best read but I'm pleased with it.
The latest mountain weather reports from the Met Office

My thoughts on some of the kit I have used over the years. Boots, Clothing, Camping Gear etc.

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