Tales of the Unexpected.
Day 3 of the Kirkby Stephen MRT winter skills course. There’s something to be said for experiencing three consecutive dry … Continue reading Tales of the Unexpected.
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We happy few.
Day 2 of the KSMRT winter skills course. It was a day of reindeer and rainbows where the clouds played … Continue reading We happy few.
A fine degree of slipperty.
Day 1 of the KSMRT winter skills course. “Don’t walk back up in the snow slide otherwise it will lose … Continue reading A fine degree of slipperty.
A surprising day
I’m in the process of mopping up the Wainwrights that are still to be visited. Mopping up feels a fairly … Continue reading A surprising day
Heatwave cool
One of the joys of reaching a summit, especially a new one, is in the views it affords. They are … Continue reading Heatwave cool
Working round the Wainwrights
Working from home during the different phases of lockdown has had a variety of benefits, one of which being a … Continue reading Working round the Wainwrights
Living for the weekend
Apparently I have ancestors who lived in the north east, which may explain my predilection for walking in the area. … Continue reading Living for the weekend
Not on the High Street
“Are there many people up there?” I asked “No, not really,” the young man looked a bit bemused by my … Continue reading Not on the High Street
The other Langdales
I’d expected the Stickle Ghyll carpark to be busy on what looked like a fairly good weather day for the … Continue reading The other Langdales
The inspiration of companionship
I completed my last summit in Alfred Wainwright’s Book Five yesterday. Dodd. It can easily be forgotten by walkers, a … Continue reading The inspiration of companionship
Walking with my camera 