2 days lakeland walking

For the past two days a good friend of mine has been revisiting the Lakes.  
Richard was the lead teacher on the expediton I was working on to Borneo.  We've had two really good days out, Monday saw us take in (I won't name the first mountain as Richard is running a small competition on his blog,) and Robinson with Tuesday doing a full circuit of Blencathra complete with Steak and Blackpudding pies from The cottage pie shop.  One of the best pie shops in Cumbria, IMHO.
The ground is still frozen above 600m but the thaw is definately underway.  On Blencathra the paths have consolidated snow and ice with the ridge line still having snow although it is avoidable by choosing to walk a little further to the side of it.
Should you wish to have a led days walking in the Lakes with a qualified Mountain Leader then please just get in touch.

Blencathra Winter conditions

Last night we had a pretty good covering of snow and it was still snowing early this morning, so this afternoon I popped out for what was going to be a run/slog up Blencathra (Nothern Lake District) to have a look at conditions.  The wind chill at the bottom of Mousthwaite Comb was pretty nippy but in good old 'bootneck' (ex) I gave myself a good talking too and got on with it.
At the top of Mousthwaite Comb I was greeted by a sharp wind and cloud from there on in.  Full winter conditions up there today.  See photo, doesn't show a lot, pretty much sums it up.  I cracked on about half way up but the going was pretty tough due to the depth of snow.  There is alot of movement of snow being blown about giving scoured areas and drifting.  I was well equipped but decided to go further wasn't the option today. 
Lycra v Pusser's windproofs, no contest windproofs every time!

Please go well equipped if you are venturing out this weekend and stay safe.