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The Lake District (UK) > Striding Edge, Helvellyn > Climber's Log|
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| hamishsummers | Classic  | |
| The classic route. I've done this one a few times over the years. Always good, though can get crowded in summer. Best in winter conditions, but make sure you have the equipment. Last time I climbed this (Jan 08) someone fell from the top and died before teh rescue helicopter arrived. | |
| Posted Feb 1, 2008 8:55 am | ||
| mountainmanmark | Got the Edge? | |
| This must be the route up Helvellyn I have taken more than any other. I remember as a teenager doing it for the first time in the mist and damp and having to be roped down the short drop before the final climb up to the summit. I have since completed it many times, even just a couple of weeks ago in the snow and ice requiring full winter gear. This route never fails to be enjoyable. | |
| Posted Jan 27, 2008 5:36 pm | ||
| J Fox | A wet day Date Climbed: Mar 23, 2005 | |
| The mrs and I climbed this on a wet a foggy day. We didn't see much of the ridge but it was still a great scramble. Descended via the Swirral Edge. | |
| Posted Jun 29, 2007 4:00 pm | ||
| Baarb | Edgy Date Climbed: Sep 30, 2003 | |
| One of the first ridges I ever did, loved it, somehow never had the time to go back again. One day though! And that pile of jagged rocks near the summit, that emerging out of the mist was, was something right of LoTR. But then again, so is most of the Lake District! :D | |
| Posted Jun 18, 2006 11:26 pm | ||
| mountainmanjohn | Striding along | |
| OK I've done this route a fair few times, but I have to admit, the best was my first. With a meter of powder snow and clear blue sky. April early 90's.........fantastic | |
| Posted May 8, 2006 4:26 am | ||
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