Origanal plans to go out on Sunday were changed because of the bad weather forecast. However waking up to rain did nothing for my enthusiasm. But we had planned a late start, 12 noon. Langdale was the chosen destination and en route we plan to start up Pike 'o' Blisco. As usual I take a while to get going. On the good side the weather is holding out, no rain. Soon into the mist and the snow line. The ground is covered in slush and the rocks are a bit slippy. We do not linger on the summit.
Progress continues to be steady and the conversation helps the distance pass. As we approach the Crinlkes the snow gets more like it should be. The bad step went OK but after that we slowed as we weaved our way along the rocky ground to Three Tarns. Time is getting on but we decide to pop up and down Bowfell before descending The Band. It is strangely calm on the top. We are alone.
We drop out of the mist to find the Pikes, Raise and Pike 'o' Blisco now out of the mist. What a great time and place to be. We descend steadily back to the ODG and the camper. Coffee and mince pies most welcome. The of course a pint in the Eagle and Child.
A good day. And it didn't rain.
Russell
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