Date: 27 Feb 2022 02:30pm
Taken at: Helvellyn Trig Point
Much of the fells are now snow free but large cornices & plenty of snow still remain on the east face of Helvellyn
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Taken on: 28 Feb 2022 11:30
Location: Striding Edge
The lower "easier" route along Striding Edge was covered in hard compressed snow & ice making it far from easy!
Date: 26 Feb 2022 02:00pm
Taken at: East face of Helvellyn
Daggering with an ice axe for extra security on steep snow while being pushed around by strong winds
Date: 25 Feb 2022 01:56pm
Taken at: Approach to Red Tarn
Looking over to a snow covered Catstye Cam
Date: 24 Feb 2022 02:45pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Graupel being driven on 50mph+ winds at the top of Swirral Edge - Goggles essential
Date: 23 Feb 2022 02:05pm
Taken at: Base of Swirral Edge
Today's winter skills team giving a wave.
Date: 22 Feb 2022 12:05pm
Taken at: Path approaching Striding Edge
With low cloud to the S of Striding Edge, there was a striking silhouette of the ridge - not really shown by this photo!
Date: 21 Feb 2022 01:00pm
Taken at: Striding Edge
Unavoidable steep & icy snow above a large drop at the top of Striding Edge
Date: 20 Feb 2022 09:48am
Taken at: Sheffield Pike
Looking across at Birkhouse Moor.
Date: 19 Feb 2022 02:00pm
Taken at: Helvellyn Summit
Looking south towards Nethermost Pike and inversion conditions beyond
Date: 18 Feb 2022 12:46pm
Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn
Looking directly at the Trig Point (just visible) it is difficult to see the sheer drop of Helvellyn's east face.