Date: 05 Feb 2023 03:00pm
Taken at: Red Tarn
The remains of winter on the east face of Helvellyn
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Taken on: 06 Feb 2023 12:50
Location: Exit to Swirral Edge
Swirral's exit path is covered by rock hard, icy snow. There's a snow-free route to the north (L of pic) but it's steep.
Date: 04 Feb 2023 03:00pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Descending Swirral Edge with the remaining snow on the E face of Helvellyn in the background
Date: 03 Feb 2023 11:45am
Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn
With milder temperatures some of Helvellyn's summit cornice has already collapsed and this is probably about to!
Date: 02 Feb 2023 11:30am
Taken at: Helvellyn summit shelter
A deserted Helvellyn summit shelter on a soggy old day!
Date: 01 Feb 2023 12:10pm
Taken at: Path to the north of Swirral Edge's crest
If more path erodes here or a walker slips there's a steep slope - caution required!
Date: 31 Jan 2023 12:25pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Surprisingly (looking back up) this is where I removed my crampons; there were ribbons of rock hard snow from the top!
Date: 30 Jan 2023 02:00pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Hard & icy compressed snow on the flanks of Swirral Edge. This may be hidden by new snow on Tuesday
Date: 29 Jan 2023 01:18pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Well equipped walkers negotiating the steep bank of snow at the top of Swirral Edge
Date: 28 Jan 2023 01:11pm
Taken at: Helvellyn plateau
A busy day up top
Date: 27 Jan 2023 10:30am
Taken at: Skiddaw
Looking over to Little Man and the Helvellyn range in the background