snow england

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right before the worst snowfall (in 17 years in the uk) we drove over to the lakes, for a route survey,
to check out the condition of some snow and ice routes on the mountain called "Great End", Again we got used to carrying our loaded packs, which seem to get heavier with every hour that passes. We planned to go up to the top of Scafell, (highest mountain in England) but we did not have crampons or an ice axe with us so it was a little stupid to go over 850m.
i am just awaiting delivery of my sportiva mountaineering boots and we plan to go back over to the lakes (if the roads ever re-open).
When we returned to yorkshire we managed to get out again and walk 13km in deep snow with packs, and do a little indoor climbing. All roads are completely snowed over, so we are confined to the local area at the moment, which is limiting us a little!!!!
Ilona over and out.

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Photos

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cold feet,, richard moans!

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public transport in a blizzard, surrvival instinct took over,,

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did somebody throw iceballs on that left sheep??