Feb 16 |
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With global warming really taking hold, the world seems to have been flipped on its head, with the Lakes enjoying weather reminiscent of the summer of’ ‘76.
We met up with Chris, a friend from Herne Bay who was staying at Wasdale YHA with a large group of friends. They had decided on a walk up to Napes to “thread the needle”………… I must admit I didn’t realise just how long it would take 20 or so Non-climbers to do this, but it was such a nice day , a long lunch could be taken while it all happened.
Down to Styhead and then the sprint back to the Wasdale Head Inn where the welcoming beer was much anticipated.
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Entry for Saturday, 16th February 2008 by 
Ian,
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7 Responses to “Long hot summer continues”
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Sunday, February 17th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Yes, it was a fab day. We almost bumped into you but you were one or two hills away. See my posting.
Sunday, February 17th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Kelda posing with the Sphinx Rock in the background is great!
Wish we could have been enjoying the great weather in the Lakes too…
So, just how long did it take to get everyone through the needle?
Sunday, February 17th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Hey Ian, are those people behind the needle or mice on their way to Staveley
Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Well, it took me about 2 mins to go up and down to show the way (no-one else had “done” threading the Needle before), then Chris came up with the rope, then the rest of the group came up and went down with rope protection … so it took about 2 hours in all, and I’m afraid parties approaching from both sides with the same scramble in mind gave up and went away.
Nice day out though - and the rock up there was beautifully warm & dry; had Ian and I brought gear with us we could have fitted in a route whilst waiting! Definitely feeling inspired to go back to climb - it’s years since we did Tophet Wall.
NB: Wastwater YH (where the group was staying) is fab - it has a stunning library and dining room, and a great situation.
Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Hi Kelda!
Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I suppose a quick solo of the Needle might have been a heroic option to impress the punters!
Never done Tophet Wall - we must get up there this year, there are loads of things there I’d like to do…
Monday, February 18th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Hey Pete, I’ve done Tophet Wall
