With a dodgy forecast for the weekend I took the opportunity to have a day off on Friday and got the skis out. Its surprising how often I can get out skiing in the lakes so long as I'm prepared to walk, alot! one of the best places is Calf Cove between Great End and Broad Crag. Theres a natural bowl that gathers snow but rarely a cornice, at 2800 ft the col is high enough to keep the snow a while.
 |
| Upper Wasdale from Stand Crag |
One of my favourite routes up is from the Wasdale valley floor straight up across the corridor route to Lambfoot Dub a small tarn high above Wasdale on the West flanks of Great End.
 |
| Frozen Lambfoot Dub |
From here its just a short climb upto the col above Calf Cove, this route takes you far away from the day trippers and paths, into the mountains.
 |
| The top of Calf Cove looking towards the Langdale Pikes |
From the top of Calf Cove, if the conditions are right, its possible to Ski down towards Sprinkling tarn
 |
| Calf Cove with Great End behind |
Following the path down takes you back past Sprinkling and StyHead tarns with views of Keswick and Skiddaw in the distance.
 |
| Keswick from near Sprinkling Tarn |
 |
| My route |
 |
| A tired out max (for a change) |
Here's a dodgy skiing video I put together for a bit of fun.
No comments:
Post a Comment