Despite the poor weather for the last few weeks, we managed a quick walk up onto the summit of Helvellyn.
The snow was soft, sugary and didn't compact when stepped on, making the descent of Swirrel Edge quite awkward.
The cornices are forming nicely and the gullies are starting to fill on the east face above Red Tarn and when the cold weather arrives we could have some good climbing conditions. Its not there yet as the snow is far too soft and just gives way under your feet and the ground isn't really frozen yet.
It'll be ready soon though...fingers crossed :)
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| Red Tarn Cove |
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| Swirrel Edge |
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| Helvellyn summit plateau |
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| Swirrel Edge |
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| Red Tarn and Striding Edge from Swirrel Edge |
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| Red Tarn Cove |
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| Swirrel Edge |
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| Red Tarn |
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| Cat Sty Cam and Swirrel Edge |
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