Date: 10 Mar 2017 12:40pm
Taken at: The Exit to Swirral Edge
The unavoidable snow on Swirral Edge's exit was hard so, although only a short section, ice axe & crampons are required.
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Taken on: 11 Mar 2017 12:10
Location: Summit of Helvellyn
Cracks along the headwall's unstable cornice which may have dropped/thawed by Sunday but if not don't walk on such snow!
Date: 09 Mar 2017 11:15am
Taken at: Top of Striding Edge
The view up to Helvellyn's summit from the top of Striding Edge today, showing the extent of the remaining snow.
Date: 08 Mar 2017 11:15am
Taken at: Top of Striding Edge
Sarah and Naomi showing how to #summitsafely on Striding Edge. Note the lack of snow on the south side of the ridge
Date: 07 Mar 2017 11:20am
Taken at: Helvellyn Summit
The view over towards Swirral Edge from the summit, showing the amount of snow, just as the clouds began rolling in.
Date: 06 Mar 2017 11:20am
Taken at: Helvellyn Summit
The view from Helvellyn summit over Swirral Edge and Catstycam towards Raise.
Date: 05 Mar 2017 12:30pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Our winter skills clients Nicola and Gary enjoying the snow on Swirral Edge today
Date: 04 Mar 2017 02:00pm
Taken at: Col at head of Brown Cove
Cornices building up at the head of Brown Cove
Date: 03 Mar 2017 11:00am
Taken at: Col between Lower Man and Helvellyn
At the col on the Brown Cove Crags route, showing the snow building on leeward slopes, and scouring on the west side
Date: 02 Mar 2017 12:00pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
A similar 'view' to yesterday, showing the further build-up of fresh snow on the ridge.
Date: 01 Mar 2017 11:20am
Taken at: Bottom of Swirral Edge
The view back up Swirral Edge showing the extent of the snow on the ridge and at the head of Brown Cove