Author Topic: Hindscarth and Robinson (Read 8625 times)

tony1970 · « **Reply #30 on:** 15:51:24, 31/01/10 »

Special praise to Mark: car park to Hindscarth in just over an hour!
Very special praise to Dibs and Dave who coped very well considering the conditions. Also to Tony who never looked out of breath!

You are joking mate I could have done with another orifice to breathe out of going up Knott Rigg.

Happy birthday for next week Mark.(Did you find your boots?)

Once again thanks to everyone for making it a great day out roll on the next meet.

docpaul · « **Reply #31 on:** 17:58:14, 31/01/10 »

Looks like a classic day y'all had! Pretty darned impressive ascent log good grief - remind me to get fit if I'm ever tempted.....

Fab pictures too.... thanks to all for posting cos I know it takes a bit of time!

I would be DEAD jealous if I hadn't been on the hill yesterday

Trip report pending.....

Paul

dibble · « **Reply #32 on:** 18:23:09, 31/01/10 »

I'm gonna get fitter, and then I'm gonna go back and time myself going up Hindscarth...
by April....

and then not tell anyone if it's not so good!

Pearsy · « **Reply #33 on:** 19:31:55, 31/01/10 »

12 miles and 5100 feet.

Thats my second hardest day out ever, not counting the 3 peaks and other "organised stuff".

I think we might break that record this year as myself and Micky are a bit fitter (well he is

)

Heres some pics then.

Everyone has neglected the group member who walked about 60 miles.

Thats Lexie (not Mark who's lurking in the background.

Pete contemplating a scramble and Micky hurling abuse from above

On the way up Hindscarth

The Eastern flank of Robinson from High Crags on Hindscarth

Its either High Crag or Pillar poking over the top of the col. Help required there.

Micky celebrating reaching the snow line. Causey Pike in the background along with the stunning Skiddaw.

No description. Thats why I get up at 4 in the morning. To see things like that.

.WOW.

The Hellvellyn massif. I saw it and wanted to be over there. But i wouldn't have seen it like this. From the left Catsye Cam (the pointy one) Helvellyn Nethermost pike, Dollywagon Pike, St Sunday Crag.

Red Pike and High Stile. (i think) I took too many pictures

Skiddaw from Hindscarth

dibble · « **Reply #34 on:** 19:55:15, 31/01/10 »

Pearsy, fantastic photos.

It was a great day,,
I love the one of Lexi. Amazingly she wasn't tired.... and she wants to say
she really appreciated the sarnies and pies from everyone....

And, I am so pleased it was a very good day for you very fit ones...

It was an excellent day, thanks to everyone again for their company.

Annd yes,
oh so wow...

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No description. Thats why I get up at 4 in the morning. To see things like that.

Pearsy · « **Reply #35 on:** 20:10:14, 31/01/10 »

Some more:

Me on Wainwright number 1 of the year. (49 to go)

Micky on Dale Head, it could be anywhere in the Himalayas or the Alps, we couldn't stop laughing at the shot.

Stood on the summit of Dale head trying not to get blown away by the ferocious wind.

A gulley on Hindscarth edge: We could see footprints so someone had climbed it recently, not an ascent or a descent for us today though. I like this photo, it looks like i know what i'm doing with a camera

Onward to Robinson and the chatter stopped a while as the weather came in..how bad was it going to be?

It turned out to be quite bad for about half an hour. We started to head for home then changed our minds. Heres Pete and Dave coming up to 700 metres just before we decided that that was enough for one day.

Mark, totally unfazed by the conditions.

The hills are alive with the sound of music. I'm in there somewhere.

Micky on Robinson practising his japanese sniper face

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The layby/car park at Newlands Hause and the ascent of Knott Rigg. We were to traverse the whole ridge to Ard Crags and walk off the end. The sensible members of the party went the direct tarmac route. I forgot to take a picture of Moss force..did anyone get one?

Kescadale. I was astounded by how spherical the valley is. Its as if you continue the lines it would make a circle. Pete was impressed with it too! Classic glacial activity i think he said.

Mark Pete Mick and Tony on Knott Rigg. You wouldnt want to mess with them now would you Mr Mountain Rescue spotter

Me on Ard Crags. Look at the background though.

The way back to the pub. It was steep and we fell over, a lot!

Awesome day and a superlative route (thanks again Pete).

I big fat BOOOOO to the Farmers Arms in portinscale (my ex-favourite pub in the lakes) and The Pheasant in Keswick which takes our pubs/businesses not wanting our money to FOUR!!!!!!! Jennings brewery take note..

Gorgeous pint of Thirsty Winter? in the Queens arms though.

Micky · « **Reply #36 on:** 20:46:13, 31/01/10 »

Great pictures and comments Pearsy, love the one on top of Dale Head I'm giggling now thinking of us giggling on the day taking those pictures.

What a great day and I can't wait for the next one. Not too sure about me being fitter it was certainly a tough day and I need a few more of those to catch up with the mountain goat that is Radder.

radder · « **Reply #37 on:** 21:43:10, 31/01/10 »

Quote from: Micky on 20:46:13, 31/01/10

I need a few more of those to catch up with the mountain goat that is Radder.

Mountain Goat Radder quite like the sound of that

Ian asked me friday if I would join in with the mileage and total ascent log on the forum with some big walks planned in the summer, but just sat and worked out my total for January and have done well over 100 miles and the ascent equivalent to Evererst

Quote from: tony1970 on 15:51:24, 31/01/10

Happy birthday for next week Mark.(Did you find your boots?)

Thanks Tony

Did I find my boots, Yes left them in th boot of the car, That's twice I've done that now on a meet, think Im going to swap my username with someone else on here at this rate

dibble · « **Reply #38 on:** 21:47:39, 31/01/10 »

Quote from: radder on 21:43:10, 31/01/10

Ian asked me friday if I would join in with the mileage and total ascent log on the forum with some big walks planned in the summer, but just sat and worked out my total for January and have done well over 100 miles and the ascent equivalent to Evererst

WOW!

angry climber · « **Reply #39 on:** 01:12:45, 01/02/10 »

Some one has a rather nice red Montane venture, A new purchase?

amnesiacjimmy · « **Reply #40 on:** 13:31:59, 01/02/10 »

Pearsy most excellent photos I must say, great to see em and relive the day, I realise I do what you do rerun it in my head....especially at work

Quote from: radder on 21:43:10, 31/01/10

, That's twice I've done that now on a meet, think Im going to swap my username with someone else on here at this rate

Teehee! Wonder who? Big up for the ascent and mileage btw! But look out, I'm just behind you (if you got telescope

)

Just got let down for walk on Friday coming so gonna look up castleton and mam tor stuff like you both suggested and get down there and do a quick 10+ miler

Dave

nigel(55) · « **Reply #41 on:** 15:55:15, 01/02/10 »

Great photo's guys it must have been a brill day out.

tony1970 · « **Reply #42 on:** 16:03:06, 01/02/10 »

Quote from: angry climber on 01:12:45, 01/02/10

Some one has a rather nice red Montane venture, A new purchase?

Hey AC got the jacket last October so fairly new. One of my better choices in kit I think.

Quote from: nigel(55) on 15:55:15, 01/02/10

Great photo's guys it must have been a brill day out.

Cheers Nigel it was an absolutely fantastic day out with some incredibly nice likeminded people. I would reccomend to anybody to get out on a meetup. Well worth it.

PistonPete · « **Reply #43 on:** 16:03:16, 01/02/10 »

Fantastic photos guys and girls

I must win the pools, buy a big eff off motorhome and live in it touring my favourite places in the UK

Micky · « **Reply #44 on:** 17:40:06, 05/02/10 »

Sorry about the delay, I've had a busy week. But as promissed here are some of my pictures from this great day out.

Just starting out with a spring in our steps.