Edale Skyline:- Have a read of Willy’s Comment, within is “Grindslow Knoll was not the place to be
today; and the general concensus was that two thirds of the field would
probably have missed the cut off at Mam Nick…”
Weather. Although the main reason for the cancellation seems to have been access and parking, the Sunday MWIS forecast suggests we’ve distinctly had a let-off. “Snow flurries western hills. The light snow may elsewhere become almost constant for a few hours, particularly Peak District in morning. Additionally blowing of already fallen snow will lead to near whiteout in some areas.”
The race organiser’s decision, in plenty of time to avoid messing around. The hill is still there should anyone want a moorland trot around, though maybe not from Edale.
There needs to be grateful thanks to everyone involved with organisation, especially to Ian (s). And there have been some positives. The entry procedure was, as far as I’m aware, the best way of dealing with extra numbers. Use of the many websites has kept everyone fully informed over kit, requirements, etc, which I can’t remember any other event doing so thoroughly.
Ireland Entry List – mine is in….
Fairfield Entry List.
Buckden Pike Entry List.
Buttermere Horseshoe AL: 21.2 Miles, 9,100’ climb . 29th June 2013.
Don’t know anything about this, but entries are being taken, 150 limit. An old race, thankfully re-instated. Most likely starts in Loweswater, with a sharp start up Whiteless Pike, round to Dale Head and back the other side, and over Melbreak.
Our local expert, Rhys, helps:- “Tell the good folks on carshare to make a
weekend of it and book into the YHA where I work, Il be happy to provide some
very local knowledge.”
Helping out in the Eastern Moors:- this article is from ” Parklife”, the Peak Park newsletter
