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  • in reply to: This week. 9th to 14th of May #16820
    Andrew
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    Angela and I are contemplating going up the hill tomorrow (Wednesday 10th). All very last minute and subject to MWIS later today in case anyone is interested….. a last call for me before going on holiday ! Andrew

    in reply to: SUNDAY 29 JANUARY HILL DAY #16458
    Andrew
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    So unless the forecast changes, we are looking to the east side of the Dales, so as to be in the lee of the Pennine watershed and least affected by low cloud from the west.

    Calver Hill in Swaledale is described as “A superb high level walk above Arkengarthdale following Fremington Edge before crossing the valley for a return to Reeth via Calver Hill.” and at 10 miles and 2000 ft ascent this may well fit the bill.

    It is only 487 m elevation, so it ought to be clear of low cloud and not so windy as the higher tops. Anyway it’ll be an interesting change from Ribblesdale or Buckden Pike etc.

    in reply to: Knavesmire Pub night this Thursday #16367
    Andrew
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    Ang and Mr Green and I have plans to get there by 5.45. (The Wall, that is…. pub later)
    Andrew

    in reply to: Thursday Climbing and First Sunday #16345
    Andrew
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    Steve G and i hope to be at Harrogate by about 5.45.
    ANDREW

    in reply to: Some more winter thoughts #16341
    Andrew
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    If there are “true” winter conditions, then going on the hill is an exercise in an essentially liquid element which flows and accumulates and can be very different from walking on a cosmetic covering of white. Hence the extra skill sets in eg navigation, movement skills, and cornices and avalanche awareness. A number of years ago, just prior to York MC’s winter weekend, there was a fatal avalanche at the Chalamain Gap. That of course is a “trade route” footpath at a relatively low elevation. Some familiarity with these matters is very advisable.

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