Snow

Some More Walking

Walking’s about all I can manage at the moment, although when a walk is this good it’s hard to complain.

Snowy Scotland

It’s a long while since I’ve been to Scotland, and even longer since the last winter trip.

John and Dakotah on the summit of Moel Siabod. Moelwynion in the background. © Haydn Williams 2016

Going Clubbing

Ah, Fridays. Always ready to throw something silly at you. This one was an unexpected trip to the vet, but fortunately it didn’t stop me getting through to Capel Curig for this year’s big MPS club meet-up at the ULGMC hut.

Looking across to Bwlch Eryl Farchog and the Conwy Valley beyond. © Haydn Williams 2015

Climbing Contrasts

On Friday, Porthmadog was the hottest place in the UK.
On Saturday morning, I awoke to snow on the tops!

Definitely worth the climb. © Haydn Williams 2015

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop

Well, quite a bit to report on from the last couple of weeks. We’ve had a weekend in the Peak District, some snowy fell runs, a race, and a ramble.

The White Peak - unexpectedly interesting. © Haydn Williams 2014

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Christmas and New Year have, despite my best intentions, been relatively running-free. It was therefore with eagerness (and a hint of guilt at my seasonal excesses) that I set off onto the Glyders a few days ago.

Stu and I heading onto Helvellyn from Striding Edge. © John Brannock 2013

It starts…

First snow of the year a couple of weekends ago in the Lakes with a bunch of (now mostly ex-) MPS people. A leisurely stroll over Striding Edge, Helvellyn and the Dodds on Saturday was followed by a lovely pub dinner…