Training on Britain’s Busiest Mountain
Last weekend I was resolved to hit my goal of climbing 1000 metres with a heavy load, in preparation for Continue reading
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Archive for: April 2012
The long road home (Miner’s track)
The clouds started to disperse in the early afternoon as we came off Snowdon. Walking down the Miner’s track we still had a good half hour ahead of us but the views were exceptional. Note my follow expedition member on the left with a Mountain Hardwear BMG 105 rucksack. He was carrying a 28 kilo load and wearing La Sportiva Olympus Mons with vapour barrier socks. I bet he was glad to be on the flat home stretch!
View back to Snowdon
As we descended the summit, beyond snow and hail, the skies started to clear. Trudging on flat ground I looked back and saw Snowdon’s summit from a distance for the first time that day. The couple of walkers in the bottom right add perspective to the scale of Wales’ highest peak.
Overtraining.. who would have thought it!
I am recovering now, convalescing slowly, if you would. Here’s what happened: Saturday: buy Millet Everest boots, chuck heavy backpack Continue reading
Denali Boots!
It’s been a brilliant weekend as far a Denali preparation has gone! I have searched the UK for suitable boots. Continue reading
Geek in the Hills 