Date: 23 Dec 2014 12:55pm
Taken at: The exit to Striding Edge
One of the patches of remaining snow under the Gough Memorial at the exit to Striding Edge.This was covered 2 days ago!
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Taken on: 24 Dec 2014 11:50
Location: Near the start of Striding Edge
There is a light dusting of hail above 750m, as shown on the rocks along Striding Edge.
Date: 22 Dec 2014 01:00pm
Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn
Constant rain and 6 degrees on the summit is rapidly thawing the remaining snow - compare this picture with 19th Dec!
Date: 21 Dec 2014 12:10pm
Taken at: Near the exit to Striding Edge
The remaining snow is now wet and thawing: 4 degrees and raining on the summit.
Date: 20 Dec 2014 12:00pm
Taken at: On Striding Edge
There is a short, but steep, unavoidable bank of snow on the exit to Striding Edge - ice axe is essential !
Date: 19 Dec 2014 12:25pm
Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn
Most of the recent snow has thawed; the east facing headwall of Helvellyn retains the most. A dusting of hail above 750m
Date: 18 Dec 2014 12:15pm
Taken at: Above Brown Cove Crags
Reduced visibility and strong winds today. Apologies for the appalling photograph!
Date: 17 Dec 2014 12:20pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
The 'view' towards Catstycam from the base of Swirral Edge
Date: 16 Dec 2014 12:15pm
Taken at: Nethermost Pike
The view back towards Helvellyn from Nethermost Pike, showing the amount of snow at the headwall of Nethermost Cove
Date: 15 Dec 2014 01:00pm
Taken at: Nethermost Pike
Cornices starting to form on the crown headwall of east-facing slopes
Date: 14 Dec 2014 11:45am
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Jonathan Pow, freelance photographer out with me working on a photo story for the national newspapers.