Just before Xmas we spent a great on Hellvelyn with a couple of a great guys from Surrey looking at the basics of winter skills for hill walking in the Lakes in Winter.
We were blessed with plenty of snow and ice, big winds and cold!
We managed to walk from Glenridding up to the start of Striding Edge, up to Red Tarn and then up Swirral Edge. From there we ascended Catstye Cam in a lot of wind and headed back for the valley.
Not far you say? But during that time we managed to practice crampon use, ice axe braking, navigation, step cutting, avalanche awareness....phew!
It was a brilliant day and we were as tired as the lads by the end.
Since then the snow has gone and come back, half gone and kinda come back and the forecast is for it to go and come back!
So we aren't running any pre programmed dates yet. But if you are looking for a last minute course and want to get in touch, we can make a decision a couple of days in advance and help you make the most of the amazing playground the Lakes provides us in winter.
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