Scafell Pike Climb Event

[+Couparangus]

Sadly, I have to admit that I won't be able to make it to this climb.

Try and enjoy yourselves without me - I know it'll be tough.

 

Have a good time and above all Geocache safely.

 

Cheers!

C-A

[+Johnmelad]

I'll be heading over to Wasdale some time this week to hide a couple of caches in time for the event - one of mine and one of Scaw's - Perhaps Johnmelad or another local cacher might like to do the same - the more the merrier!

 

If I can get out this weekend I will place one. Just need to convince she who must be obeyed that I deserve a day out

[+G Force]

Sorry Couparangus you won't be able to make it as we enjoyed the Ben Nevis climb with your trainers but the NAG's (Northumbria Area Geocachers) have persuaded me to go.

 

The plan is for me to arrive with Longfram Kev and my nephew from Texas (maybe another G Force team member as well) arriving late Friday and camping through to the Sunday. Alistair UK may be with us or make his own way there. But we will be there regardless after hopefully completing the C2C on the Thursday so it could be a slow walk. Shouldn't be any slower than Ben though SP and we'll have the completed the 3 peaks over the course of a couple years.

 

One question where is the nearest pub?

[+Simply Paul]

Here! Wasdale Head Inn which is five mins on foot from the start location, and will be where we retire after the climb for the pub bit any event must have

 

Looks like a friendly place, and they've just been voted CAMRA West Cumbria and Western Lakes' Pub Of The Year.

 

Sorry to see C.A. can't make it, but very happy with the crew of climbers we've got together. It's going to be great to meet some new folks and get reacquainted with some old ones too - so to speak! Looking forward to it

[+Johnmelad]

Wasdale is famous for more than England's highest fell (we don't have mountains) it is also famous for England's deepest lake smallest church and the Worlds biggest Liar

Edited August 1, 2006 by Johnmelad

[+The Golem]

Wastwater is also famous for it's legendary Gnome Garden

 

Edited to add picture - pity we can't create virtual caches anymore...

 

Edited August 1, 2006 by The Golem

[+Simply Paul]

Useful weather info link from Flipflopnick. I'll add it to the cache page too.

[+The Golem]

There's also the Wasdale Scafell Pike Webcam - can't see much at the moment though.

[+The Golem]

Bump

 

It might be worth taking a look at nearby caches...

[+Simply Paul]

It might be worth taking a look at nearby caches...

Well done that man! Thanks to Paul and Scaw, we now have three new caches to find. One at the pub we'll relax in after the climb, one at a bridge 2 miles down the only road to the pub (so you'll have to pass it!) and 2 miles further along the road, with a lakeside walk. All good stuff

[+Longfram Kev]

Just thought this needed a bump.

 

Really looking forward to the weekend, transport sorted, camp site booked, just need to pack me bag and clean me boots.

 

G Force, Nephew and me / I staying at the Santbridge site is anyone else ?

[+Johnmelad]

It might be worth taking a look at nearby caches...

Well done that man! Thanks to Paul and Scaw, we now have three new caches to find. One at the pub we'll relax in after the climb, one at a bridge 2 miles down the only road to the pub (so you'll have to pass it!) and 2 miles further along the road, with a lakeside walk. All good stuff

 

And another Wastwater 4th

[+Simply Paul]

Thanks John!

Congratulations on your FTFs on a couple of the new local ones too. I remember my First FTF... Through a rosy glow.

 

Did anyone see the week-ahead weather report on Countryfile? If so, what was the news/guesswork for Cumbria next weekend? Ta!

[+flipflopnick]

 

Did anyone see the week-ahead weather report on Countryfile? If so, what was the news/guesswork for Cumbria next weekend? Ta!

 

BBC News 24 give a prediction for few days ahead also, on the half and full hour. BBC2 late night on Thursday (around 1am Friday) give a weekend forecast.

Its raining now. So seaweed wet!

[alistair_uk]

Its raining now. So seaweed wet!

I reserve the right to abort the climb and go to the pub if it is chucking it down!

[+Simply Paul]

Agreed! I may even buy my walking poles from Argos (019/2671 £19.99 for an anti-shock pair) so I can take them back if I can't use them. :laughing:

[+The Golem]

Agreed! I may even buy my walking poles from Argos (019/2671 £19.99 for an anti-shock pair) so I can take them back if I can't use them. :laughing:

 

I've got loads - if anyone would like to borrow one I'll fetch 'em along!

[+Simply Paul]

If you've a matched pair you're happy to lend me, that'd be great. I've not used them before but can see how useful they can be. That said, I was still wary of buying some (£6.98 each at Tesco for the same ones as Argos are selling) as I may not get much use out of them. Not many mountains in the home counties

Edited August 6, 2006 by Simply Paul

[+scaw]

the anti shock ones are fab i really culdn't go walking without mine but it was a bit pricey its a leccy but honestly once you have used one you wont go back (says she with bad knee)

[+Papakas]

With five days to go I can now see this event appearing over my calendar horizon! Driving up from Southampton Friday night via my Brother's in Blackpool to be in Wasdale Head by 8 o'clock Saturday morning. If you're not up with the kettle on Paul I'll be pulling your pegs out! Presuming you're roughing it in a tent of course!

 

Will our contingent have any Geocaching banners on the camp site or am I looking for a "rather large bloke in a gorilla suit"?!

[+maxkim]

Hope to see you at the top. I intend approaching via England highest multi to Scafell then bob over to the Pike to join the group. Cheers MaxKim

[+Simply Paul]

...If you're not up with the kettle on Paul I'll be pulling your pegs out! Presuming you're roughing it in a tent of course!

Will our contingent have any Geocaching banners on the camp site or am I looking for a "rather large bloke in a gorilla suit"?!

When the firm's paying, I'm in the Wasdale Head Inn with a telly and a big soft bed. Camping would have been fun, but I remember the stream which ran through The House of Boo's tent which I was staying in for the Snowdon climb event. Never again! As for the gorilla suit, sadly I think the day will just be too warm for it. :anitongue:

[Deego]

Wish I was coming with you Enjoy the slow pace set by pyoung1s

[+Simply Paul]

I plan to attach some rope to the back of his belt and let him tow the rest of us up as we shout 'Mush! Mush!" at him

[+rutson]

Just a thought...

 

In the absence of 'Glory' will the ensuing funeral be a logable event?

[+Papakas]

After bending one of my walking poles leaping off Ben Nevis and using them as brakes, I've invested in a cool pair of spring loaded, air assisted Leki poles. Catch me if you can you mere mortals!

 

Better not let my bergen out of my sight with so many loose rocks about!

 

Just checked with Wasdale Head Inn, breakfast is for residents only. Hot snacks available around the back from 08:30. All being well I'll be lurking menacingly somewhere around the area in travel bug P111 GPS.

[+Longfram Kev]

Just a quick BUMP as it's only 63 hours approx till the event...........

[+Johnmelad]

Just a quick BUMP as it's only 63 hours approx till the event...........

 

What is a bump?

[+Simply Paul]

It's where someone adds to a thread to return it to the top of the front page of the forum. It's usually done to keep a relevant topic 'in the public eye'. I'll be locking this one after my event

[+Papakas]

No bumps please, that would suggest someone's fallen!

 

Onwards and upwards!

[+Johnmelad]

No bumps please, that would suggest someone's fallen!

 

Onwards and upwards!

 

Bump

[+scaw]

I may turn up at the pub on Saturday afternoon if nothing crops up before then.

 

Best of luck in the climb guys looks like its going to be a warm day

[+Longfram Kev]

Many thanks to SP for organizing the event it was brilliant. Lovely weather, not too cold not too warm. Long slog up but worth it.

Well done to every one who attended and reached the summit.

Thanks

Kevin

[The Washers UK]

Thanks paul for a great day although I didn't go up Ron & Kim had a brill time, and I had a great time finding the new caches, we loved meeting every one, next time we might even be first there.

[alistair_uk]

Well I am back at the office and not feeling any worse to the experience. It was a great day and looking at the logs everyone seemed to enjoy it. So what's next then Paul? What about a Geocahcing team to run the Marathon, or the Great North Run?

Edited August 14, 2006 by alistair_uk

[+Simply Paul]

Thanks to everyone who came along for making this the best event I've ever been to. The weather played ball, we found some great caches in the area and managed to get up and down without any serious incidents. I just feel sorry for those who couldn't make it to the meet!

 

There's a selection of photos on the cache page -link on the original post of this thread- and I hope to add a video before long too.

 

As you missed it, or already know what a great day it was, I'm going to lock this thread. Feel free to get in touch with me for more info if you'd like to.

 

Edit: Someone's stolen the Thread Lock button. Where's it gone?

Edited August 15, 2006 by Simply Paul

[+scaw]

just been down to wasdale tonight and the weather is horrible down there tonight.

Glad you had fun and sorry i didnt make it

[+Simply Paul]

I've edited a quick (<1min) video and uploaded two versions, if anyone would like a look:

 

7.26Mb MPG

 

1.55Mb WMV version (Right click and 'Save target as...' to download)

 

Sorry I didn't get to meet you Scaw- next time, ok?

[+Family Hodge]

the anti shock ones are fab i really culdn't go walking without mine but it was a bit pricey its a leccy but honestly once you have used one you wont go back (says she with bad knee)

Have to agree, worth every penny.( he with bad knees and back)