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MPS Lakes Weekend

Weather forecast: "torrential" rain / winds "gusting 90mph to 110mph locally"
Actual weather: See above
Mountain marathons cancelled:1 (OMM)
Routes done:
Saturday – Striding Edge > Helvellyn > Swirral Edge
Sunday –  St Sunday Crag > Grisedale Tarn
Casualties:
1 x Tent (Old age)
1 x Camera  (Waterlogged)
1 x Hannah (Head-first leap down hillside)
Van verdict: Luxurious. +10 pts for flashing lights
Remaining dry clothes: None
Trips to A&E: One
Enjoyment level: Fun/10
Desire to go back to the Lake District: None

Morning light over Glenridding ((c) Haydn Williams 2008).

Morning light over Glenridding

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Snow in the Lake District

Last weekend I was in the Lake District with James and RAMSOC. Saturday saw the two of us heading up Helvellyn via Swirral Edge (photo below, courtesy of James), then over Lower Man and Whiteside Bank. Saturday night was a great opportunity to catch up with people I haven't seen for a while, with a pub tea to boot. On Sunday, we joined one of the RAMSOC walks, which took us over Skiddaw in conditions that can only be described as "blustery"! All in all, it was a very enjoyable weekend.Haydn at the top of Swirral Edge

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