The Lakes have had as much snow as I've seen since living here and the hills are looking fantastic at the moment. Temperatures have stayed very low high up so the snow hasn't consolidated very quickly. This has made for laborious climbing but perfect skiing and walking where anybody else has broken trail first! I went for a ski tour over Raise and towards Helvellyn yesterday in incredible weather. Bright sunshine, blue sky, no wind and perfect powder felt more like the Alps than the Lakes in December. Hopefully the pictures will make you all suitably jealous! Lots of people have been out on Striding, Swirral and Sharp Edge recently and these along with anything else that's had a bit of traffic will give great days at the moment. It looks like there's more fresh snow on the way tomorrow so it's not over yet. Once everything settles the Lakes is set for a phenomenal winter and I think we will have great winter conditions for a long time to come..... for once a thaw would be useful. Get in touch if you'd like information on Lakes winter skills and climbing courses over the coming weeks and even months!
Rich
