Lakes Winter Wild Camp

[Mark Plodder]

The massed ranks of the 40's 'Winter camping section' (just me then) descended on the frozen hamlet of Mungrisedale on Friday evening. As I left the M6 at Penrith the car showed a temperature of -9 deg but fortunately by the time I parked-up this had risen to a balmy -6.
I headed up the valley of the Glenderamakin river and tried unsuccessfully to find shelter from the increasingly strong wind. I settled on a less then ideal spot and wrestled with my tent in the dark and the blowing spindrift for long enough to chill me to the bone.
Once ensconsed in my voluminous quarters I managed to thaw out, make a brew and enjoy a 'delicous' meal. I then settled down for the night and after what seemed like a fitfull nights sleep I checked my watch to find out it was 10:50pm.
After a reluctant and very brief visit to appreciate the star-lit night I spent a very comfortable and warm night in my 'free' accommodation.
I hope the photos will encourage more (some) members to join me on the next one.

Mark

A tad more snowfall overnight.

A cosy spot for the night.

A nice cup o tea, eventually !

'Back O Skidda' looking Alpine

Saturdays objective - Blencathra

[geneticcarol]

But how much walking did you do ????? and remember to always be positive , you did not need to carry water!!!!

[Angela]

Well done Mark. I think I'm busy when you do your next wild camp, what a shame.
Angela.

[RedMiniSuzy]

I think you need to "encourage" us a bit more Mark and show us more tantalising creature comforts. Like a warm bed, a micro wave so I can heat up my wheatgerm beany bag and hot water.

Well done though and what superb views.

[Owen]

I would have been there Mark honest but it was [luckily ] grandsons birthday. What rating is your sleeping bag ?

[RedMiniSuzy]

BTW Mark. I thought you were doing a wilderness camp. There looks to be a lot of foot prints in the snow where you pitched your tent - did you camp on the footpath ;-)

[Jayne Robbie]

I think you need professional help Mark!

[Kay jennings]

Hi Mark,
Well whilst in Canada this Christmas I learned that bears actually hibernate under the snow as it is good insulation. You could try that next time and save carrying the tent.. Needles to say I am so glad I was not available.

[Kevwalking]

Photos are fantastic Mark, but I think I'll give the 'cold' camping a miss. I rather think that I'll be busy helping Angela with whatever she is busy with that day.

Kev

[knobblyfurball]

Mark, think we need to have a chat...
What are you doing wasting time on cold hills.
That time could be utilised more productively in reading and planning for when spring comes.

Camping and wandering about snowy hills, driving on snowy roads.

I suppose that it's a bit of a problem when you invest in all that expensive kit, you must feel obliged to use it.

I have just ordered some new shorts and sun glasses, maybe someone will let me know when spring arrives.
Meantime its back to my hay filled box under the stairs. Did I mention that is where I happen to keep my Armagnac?

Well done though and I hope that Jayne Robbies suggestion is successful for you.

[RedMiniSuzy]

Mark. we've never had so much activity in such a short time on the site, you'll have to do this again soon.

[Mark Plodder]

Sue,

Yes indeed there has been a great deal of interest in this event, or at least the avoidance of it.

I'll be happy to do something similar again and thank you for agreeing to accompany me, does Malcolm know
he's agreed to do it?

Mark

[RedMiniSuzy]

Hee Hee!