Departing somewhat from parochial DP tradition, the hugest of congratulations to Steve Birkenshaw on his new record for the 214 Wainwright’s, taking 11 hours or so off Jos Naylor’s long standing record, complete with utterly mangled feet. For the the full story, access to his tracker, and to donate to Read more
Our resident club kiwi (Glen Borrell) and most recent (I think) Doctor of Philosophy (Laurence Piercy), completed their self-supported Paddy Buckley rounds together in the early hours of Sunday morning, in 23 hours and 17 minutes. Very well done indeed, gentlemen, and in the very best spirit of the hills.
Huge congratulations to Dave Taylor who successfully completed his Paddy Buckley Round earlier today (14 June) in 23:05. Dave finished looking decidedly fresh, notwithstanding the warm conditions, and by all accounts a good day was had by all with a small support team including Ian Fitz, Mike Nolan, Tim Rippon, Read more
Three classics up next in the Carshare League. First is the Cwm Pennant Horseshoe on Saturday 14 June at 11am. A bit of an early morning trek over to the western side of Snowdonia, but a very fine route makes the journey more than worthwhile. The start and finish are Read more
Many congratulations to Ralph Skrimshire who (according to reports on the FRA forum) successfully completed his Bob Graham round earlier today in an impressive 21 hours and 22 minutes, notwithstanding a rather damp night section. At a quick count on the successful completions page, I make that 166 people who’ve Read more
If the twittersphere is to be believed (Helen Elmore via Debbie Smith), then huge congrats are due to Lynn Bland, who is reported to have completed the Joss today in 12 hours and 57 minutes. I’m making no comment whatsoever here on the fact she’s not fifty until tomorrow – Read more
A third of the way through this year’s Carshare League, with Keith Holmes the current leader and only runner at all four events, closely followed by Dave Lund and the current CSL champion Greg Rimmer. I plan to be at Appletreewick on Saturday, en route from a family visit to Read more
Many congratulations to Tim Rippon on a very impressive Paddy Buckley Round, completing in 23 hours and 13 minutes. Conditions over the Glyders were unpleasant enough to dissuade the Spinks from continuing on to the Carnedds, which tells its own story. Also pleased to report that amicable relations with the Read more
Just in case anyone actually plans this far ahead for the local league (other than Austin, Keith and Mike Bourne, of course), please note that Shining Tor on 14th May and Coombes Tor on 21st May have both been cancelled; for want of permissions and an organiser respectively.
Eoin Connaughton and Stewart Kemp are doing a 3 day BGR recce 13-16 April, with accommodation already booked for Keswick YH on Sunday 13th (arriving Sunday night for start Monday morning – Legs 1&2) Grasmere YH – Monday night 14th, Burnthwaite Farm B&B – Tuesday night 15th, finishing back in Read more