A snowy few days in the Lakes

[theoctagon]

Managed to get up to the Lakes last week so thought I'd share a few photo's from my trip.

Had a really good few days, took the Trailstar again and very happy I did as there were some strong winds which the Trailstar just took in it's stride!

I'll be adding a write up and more photo's to my blog over the next couple of days.

Thanks for looking


Matt

 

[Elen Sentier]

Looks beautiful.

 

[Qwerty]

Stunning pics, thanks for sharing.

 

[copper_head]

Nice pics, looking forward to the write up

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Nice pics.

 

[woodspirits]

lovely pictures as always Matt.

 

[Shewie]

Cracking pics Matt

Looks a bit chilly looking at the smiley on your TS

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

What sewing machine do you recommend for MYOG ?

Ta

 

[theoctagon]

Many thanks for replies and kind words re the photo's

Looks a bit chilly looking at the smiley on your TS

Yeah it was a little on the cool side! The Trailstar was frozen on a morning, managed to keep warm inside though! It was one of the first times I've used it in any strong wind and it just doesn't move does it! Very impressed

What sewing machine do you recommend for MYOG ?

Ta

Erm, I'd guess most machines will be up to the job and don't really know a lot about them to be honest, I just use my mums old one, think it's a Pfaff or something like that

Thanks again,


Matt

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Erm, I'd guess most machines will be up to the job and don't really know a lot about them to be honest, I just use my mums old one, think it's a Pfaff or something like that

A Pfaff, that's what I would be doing without lessons......

Last time I used a machine was in the early 80s at school. I could not get the hang of the accelerator pedal, broke the needle and got the Tawse for it from my HE teacher Eleanor Rigby.


For the younger generation

Tawse= scottish word for belt
Eleanor Rigby - ...kept her face in the jar by the door... When she smiled her make up cracked. Drove a Renault Fuego.

 

[salad]

great photos, thanks for sharing

 

[Teepee]

Lovely stuff Matt

Thanks for posting.

 

[bopdude]

Cracking scenery great photo's, thanks for sharing them.

 

[Bigrich]

Great pics Matt, thanks for sharing

Rich

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

That looks fantastic and some great photos.
Would you mind doing a quick kit list to show what you used in the weather conditions.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Cracking pics Matt. Thanks for sharing

 

[dave53]

great shots matt regards dave

 

[Outdoordude]

Nice pics mate. You should sell that picture with the smiley to the people that make the trail star!

 

[theoctagon]

Thanks for the further compliments re the pics

That looks fantastic and some great photos.
Would you mind doing a quick kit list to show what you used in the weather conditions.

Go on then... I'll include a more detailed list when I get round to doing the write up but here's the basics:

Pack: Osprey Exos 58
Shelter: MLD Trailstar
Sleep System: Mountain Equipment Helium 600 bag, Full length Thermarest Prolite mat, MYOG bathtub floor, Borah Gear bivy, silk liner
Stove: Jetboil Sol Ti
Poles: Cascade Mountain Tech Carbon

Clothing wise I tend to run quite warm so it's rare I wear anything more than a base with a windproof on top of it, when it's a bit cooler I'll add a mid layer under the windproof and that usually does me. Around camp or when necessary I chuck on my insulated jacket as well:

Base: Mountain Equipment Eclipse Hooded Zip Tee (love this top!)
Mid: Mountain Equipment Micro Zip Tee
Windproof: Montane Featherlite Marathon
Insulation: Mountain Equipment Fitzroy (best jacket i've ever owned)
Hat: Mountain Equipment Mountain Cap
Gloves: Mountain Equipment Touch Grip
Trousers: Montane Terra
Socks: Inov8 Debris sock

As you can see I'm a massive fan of Mountain Equipment stuff!

Also had all my waterproof gear with me but thankfully didn't need it, although I did use my tuff bags when packing away the frozen Trailstar.


Matt

 

[Shewie]

Yeah it was a little on the cool side! The Trailstar was frozen on a morning, managed to keep warm inside though! It was one of the first times I've used it in any strong wind and it just doesn't move does it! Very impressed

They're like limpets aren't they, I've been inside Hillebergs and Terra Novas in strong winds and not slept a wink for fear of taking off or getting a face full of tent, you just know the TS isn't going anywhere when you've got good anchors. You look to have it in the higher pitch about 120-130cm? I've never dropped mine right down, it's good to know it gets even stronger if ever needed.