A Quiet Day On Helvellyn
With the cold weather predicted to come to an end very soon, we expected the crags in Red Tarn Cove to be busy getting a final winter fix before putting the axes and crampons away for another year.As we approached the bottom of Catsty Cam Gully one team were already on the snow getting ready for their climb, and others were crossing the fell below us heading for the gully.
The snow was in good nick for climbing, just firm enough to kick in the front points without sinking in.
We topped out to great views of Helvellyns' East Face,, which looked amazing, even from that distance. As we crossed under the crags we were surprised at the lack of climbers enjoying such perfect conditions, ......only 2 other groups were climbing!!
The face was in perfect condition for climbing, hopefully it'll hang in there and last a week or two longer, ......fingers crossed.....
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| Catsty Cam Gully from Glenridding Beck |
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| Catsty Cam Gully |
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| Catsty Cam Gully |
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| Catsty Cam Gully |
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| Catsty Cam Gully |
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| Helvellyn East Face from Swirrel Edge |
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| Helvellyn East Face, No 2 Gully centre |
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| PS in No.2 Gully |
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| PS in No.2 Gully |
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| Red Tarn Cove from Swirrel Edge |
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