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Title: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: pdstsp on 19:08:27, 20/02/19
Sorry for posting two threads, but I'm catching up on things after a hectic couple of weeks.


31 January saw me take a day off work and head to Blencathra - gosh it was cold, the car reckoned it was -10 going through the Shap section of the M6, and -7 when I got to Scales.  Idecided on an easy ascent, up Scales Fell to Blencathra, and I won't bore anyone with the route, just with a couple of photos which, while not perfect, hopefully show that it was a prety perfect day to be in the hills


(http://i67.tinypic.com/ekhmp3.jpg)


(http://i64.tinypic.com/zslaft.jpg)


As you can see, I wasn't the only person to walk this way
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2myuo9c.jpg)




(http://i64.tinypic.com/2q0lhls.jpg)


Truly beautiful day - just thought I'd share!
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: Ridge on 19:20:37, 20/02/19
Sorry for posting two threads, but I'm catching up on things after a hectic couple of weeks.
So thoughtless posting more lovely photos so that I have to look at them.
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: Innominate Man on 20:23:31, 20/02/19
Wow, wonderful conditions & equally great photos of it  O0
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: Dovegirl on 20:34:22, 20/02/19
Stunning photos    :)    Snow, sunshine and blue skies are a magical combination
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: beefy on 20:51:25, 20/02/19
Tremendous shots, I especially like the second one O0
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: April on 22:14:35, 20/02/19
What wonderful photos  O0 You had a great day for it on my favourite mountain  :)

Not jealous at all  :'(

So thoughtless posting more lovely photos so that I have to look at them.

 ;D
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: pdstsp on 09:26:13, 21/02/19
So thoughtless posting more lovely photos so that I have to look at them.


Sorry Ridge - I'll not do it again (till next time obviously)


Cheers IM, Dovegril and Beefy - I think this was my best day of the winter, the conditions were so beautiful.  The snow wasn't hard, unfortunately, so where it had drifted it was hard going, but the views were just sensational - winter light and snow - I just smiled my way round!

What wonderful photos  O0 You had a great day for it on my favourite mountain  :)

Not jealous at all  :'(

 ;D

 


It's one of my favourites (though I have lots) - but I had to put a shift in for a few days before this to get the day off - good job Mrspdstsp is an understanding boss! O0
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: adalard on 09:30:30, 21/02/19
Fantastic pictures, pdstsp - just stunning!  O0
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: photonut on 09:35:24, 21/02/19
Fantastic!!!

Your second pic is just epic.  What a fab day out

Cheers
Lee
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: FTSTTLB on 11:55:47, 21/02/19
Beautiful photos!
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: pdstsp on 13:57:43, 21/02/19
Thanks everyone - glad you like those views!
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: richardh1905 on 14:22:27, 21/02/19
Absolutely beautiful - almost Alpine.
Title: Re: Blencathra in the snow
Post by: pdstsp on 17:07:18, 21/02/19
Absolutely beautiful - almost Alpine.


Spot on - I think it's the way the sky makes the snow look blue - love days like that.