MPS Lakes Weekend

Written by Haydn Williams

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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