The campsite had filled up overnight, and was now full to bursting. The forecast was not brilliant, but we calculated that we could move up into the mountains and do some climbing on Scafell and Great Gable.
As Nick's tent was not light and also just 3 season, Sue and he would share my force ten, and I would share with Dave in his. The boys would use their Hurricane.
We set out for Sprinkling Tarn up the track to Rossett Gill, with heavy packs in warm and humid weather.
Arriving at the tarn we selected a site on the far side and put up the tents. .. then after wandering around a little we headed down to Wasdale head for a drink in the bar, before returning for dinner.
As the dark descended Dave with Bryon and Alan, went looking for firewood ... not a simple task, however they managed to find enough for us to have a large bonfire and toast marshmallows, well into the evening. Helped along by a flask of Scottish nectar.
We retired to the tents unaware of the coming fortunes of the night.
As Nick's tent was not light and also just 3 season, Sue and he would share my force ten, and I would share with Dave in his. The boys would use their Hurricane.
We set out for Sprinkling Tarn up the track to Rossett Gill, with heavy packs in warm and humid weather.
Arriving at the tarn we selected a site on the far side and put up the tents. .. then after wandering around a little we headed down to Wasdale head for a drink in the bar, before returning for dinner.As the dark descended Dave with Bryon and Alan, went looking for firewood ... not a simple task, however they managed to find enough for us to have a large bonfire and toast marshmallows, well into the evening. Helped along by a flask of Scottish nectar.
We retired to the tents unaware of the coming fortunes of the night.
