I was supposed to be in Les Contamines today, enjoying some ski touring, but work commitments meant I had to postpone my departure. As consolation I went for a bit of a walk in the hills, this time without the heavy bag.

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Walking | | | 3 Comments
5 Images | snow

After a day at my parents we visited Paul for a trip into the Peak District. We thought a walk along Stanage might be nice. We eventually got to Hathersage and dug out a space for Paul’s car, deciding to take the 4×4 up the hill.

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Walking | | | 4 Comments
7 Images | snow, snow-hole, weather

The weather this weekend is cold! But unlike the past several weekends that have seen brilliant winter climbing conditions in Scotland there’s a strong wind and almost blizzard conditions prevailing outside right now!

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Family | | | 4 Comments
7 Images | birthday, cake, sledging, snow, weather

Well, it’s almost time to head south again for another 5 months of painting, demolition and digging snow.

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Construction, Travel | | | 3 Comments
3 Images | demolition, penguins, snow | Antarctic Painting

I’ve been crazily busy the past few weeks, so I had intended having a lazyish day and catching up on everything as well as getting ready for my holiday, but on Friday driving to work in the morning I caught a glimpse of the mountains in the distance dusted with snow.

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Fell Running | | | 2 Comments
3 Images | snow

A long run in the Brecon Beacons

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Fell Running | | | 4 Comments
3 Images | snow

The past month we’ve had a lot of snow ...

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Running, Walking | | | 3 Comments
5 Images | dogs, snow

Powder snow on our first morning!

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Skiing | | | 3 Comments
2 Images | snow, thick hot chocolate