Date: 07 Jan 2023 02:00pm Taken at: Swirral Edge The remaining snow patch on Swirral Edge which is now avoidable
Date: 06 Jan 2023 11:15am Taken at: Striding Edge The summit was clear walking along this, mostly dry, Striding Edge but it descended just before reaching the top!
Date: 05 Jan 2023 01:30pm Taken at: Swirral Edge A tricky patch of surprisingly firm and icy snow at the exit to Swirral Edge. Ice axes used today
Date: 04 Jan 2023 11:55am Taken at: Exit to Swirral Edge The only unavoidable snow encountered today was here at Swirral Edge's exit onto Helvellyn's summit plateau.
Date: 03 Jan 2023 11:45am Taken at: Striding Edge Mixed conditions along Striding Edge: wet rock, soft, fresh snow, slush, puddles of water & compacted snow & ice.
Date: 02 Jan 2023 02:00pm Taken at: Catstycam summit Snow & ice above Red Tarn (720m), becoming icy where compressed by walkers feet but all thawing on Tuesday
Date: 27 Dec 2022 12:15pm Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn The corniced edge was not obvious in today's humour testing conditions so it is best to simply stay off the snow here!