tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post4557332497754739306..comments2024-03-23T20:59:24.568+00:00Comments on northern pies: Losing It in the HowgillsMike Knipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-74199996372182800702016-01-24T21:36:09.305+00:002016-01-24T21:36:09.305+00:00Thanks for the replies 0)
Sorry about the "...Thanks for the replies 0) <br /><br />Sorry about the "No" member id not sure how i did that !<br /><br />Understand what you are saying will have a look at the luxe mini peak .<br /><br />Hope you had a good weekend 0)<br /><br />Mel NOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15833644031100384627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-26097104879923021402016-01-23T13:14:15.199+00:002016-01-23T13:14:15.199+00:00Hi No! the tent is a Golite SL3, it has a custom m...Hi No! the tent is a Golite SL3, it has a custom made single person inner. This allows one half of the tent to be used for sleeping and the other half for wet gear, storage etc and provides ample room for one. The tent has survived some savage weather. However, Golite no longer exist. Nearest to it is the Luxe mini peak. If you want a solid fabric inner you probably would have to have it custom made. Try Backpacking Light.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839157927650251268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-87327484296651341122016-01-22T22:21:02.023+00:002016-01-22T22:21:02.023+00:00Hello NO - crikey, you're dragging up the past...Hello NO - crikey, you're dragging up the past. The tipi-style tent is Dawn's. She's an expert at keeping alive in stupidly cold/windy/wet conditions whilst I have no idea about these things and like to snuggle down in my bombproof akto. I expect she had some kind of groundsheet and a toasty sleeping bag in there... I'll ask her about it (we're off on a trip this weekend). Otherwise it's a complete mystery to me, I have to say (actually, I suspect there's a nest hanging in there which does have a groundsheet...)Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-87195640913957521242016-01-22T22:11:07.758+00:002016-01-22T22:11:07.758+00:00Just found this blog searching The northern Howgil...Just found this blog searching The northern Howgill Fells .<br /><br />A great read thanks !<br /><br />Can i ask who used the tipi type tent and what was your sleeping system as it has no ground sheet ?<br /><br />I,m New to all this i hope its not a daft a question !NOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15833644031100384627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-84331953845272255682015-05-29T12:11:34.916+01:002015-05-29T12:11:34.916+01:00I was looking for articles about the Howgills when...I was looking for articles about the Howgills when I found this story of your Winter walk. It just goes to prove that this part of Cumbria between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales is fantastic all year round - provided you're properly equipped, and don't lose your car keys. :-) Thanks for a good read.Bobhttp://crosshallfarmcaravanpark.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-21034673070521660592014-01-16T20:03:11.432+00:002014-01-16T20:03:11.432+00:00I once saw Chrissie Hind at Gatwick Airpot.I once saw Chrissie Hind at Gatwick Airpot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-49681183554653050972014-01-15T09:05:51.807+00:002014-01-15T09:05:51.807+00:00Ooh, a nice trip - in good company too.
That dogg...Ooh, a nice trip - in good company too. <br />That doggie has definitely got the right idea though.<br />I've been training for a little trip that's coming up soon. Things are looking good, I'm now only grossly overweight. <br />I suppose should come up with a route...or someone may shout at me.<br /><br />JJJohn Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-34894621395589544472014-01-14T21:13:24.790+00:002014-01-14T21:13:24.790+00:00Alan - A heart-stopping moment there with the empt...Alan - A heart-stopping moment there with the empty bumbag (actually - my phone was still in it) I once walked backwards for Christmas, y'know.<br />Quinn - He's not daft, that dog, although I do have to sneak out...<br />Dawn - Crackin' trip, really... bit chilly at times - and it's a good job you noticed the tin openers!<br />Andrew - See comment for Quinn!<br />James - When we did the South Downs Way it was sunny. Too hot, really (!)Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-77527610137460809942014-01-14T20:42:00.294+00:002014-01-14T20:42:00.294+00:00I think that Bruno made the best decision that wee...I think that Bruno made the best decision that weekend. The Howgill fells are a fine place for a treasure hunt, even if the treasure is all your in the first place.<br /><br />Have you and Dawn ever been out in nice weather?<br /><br />James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-67479817618395738562014-01-14T10:25:15.715+00:002014-01-14T10:25:15.715+00:00Great trip but based on the photos I would say Bru...Great trip but based on the photos I would say Bruno must be the brains of the operation!Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-81631130280115064552014-01-14T09:41:48.290+00:002014-01-14T09:41:48.290+00:00A good wee trip Mike.A good wee trip Mike.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09839157927650251268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-90619763912677045232014-01-14T09:26:17.791+00:002014-01-14T09:26:17.791+00:00Gorgeous photos! Also, brrrrrr!
I'd have been ...Gorgeous photos! Also, brrrrrr!<br />I'd have been right there with Superdawg, dreaming at the fireside.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-89791958877649177312014-01-13T20:45:44.824+00:002014-01-13T20:45:44.824+00:00When we were backpacking in Madeira we found it ve...When we were backpacking in Madeira we found it very steep generally. To make the up's easier we started the backwards walking club. It does work. Care needs to be taken when approaching big drops though.<br />You were fortunate to get your stuff back but I'm glad you did.AlanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180571503542781921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-4421696195331557262014-01-13T20:17:28.971+00:002014-01-13T20:17:28.971+00:00Yes, Bro, I think she was even confusder than me. ...Yes, Bro, I think she was even confusder than me. She obviously got the words wrong.<br />Louise - if you walk backwards, your brain thinks you're going downhill. No, really....<br />4 Winds - Your weather is worse than ours! (Just a bit grey and cold oop here in stotttieland.<br />Martin - OK - I'll go out Wednesday, then (guided walk, only four quid...)Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-77473627280311433152014-01-13T19:39:47.741+00:002014-01-13T19:39:47.741+00:00Keep at it Mike and get fit for those planned walk...Keep at it Mike and get fit for those planned walks this year. Glad to see Dawn is out backpacking. Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-91165435308360538562014-01-13T18:16:10.571+00:002014-01-13T18:16:10.571+00:00Nice photers, Mike. Keeing me fingers crossed for ...Nice photers, Mike. Keeing me fingers crossed for a bit of snow down here in Pastieland and having to make do with a run in a hailstorm this evening!4 Windshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059901676697867231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-43171959428233051062014-01-13T17:26:49.167+00:002014-01-13T17:26:49.167+00:00Hmm, my Christmas Cuddle (wobbly fat to you) is ma...Hmm, my Christmas Cuddle (wobbly fat to you) is making heaving my carcase uphill a bit of a drag...so I'm staying mainly on the flat for now, and only for short walks too.<br />Looks nice there.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-90322326543800765162014-01-13T15:46:28.284+00:002014-01-13T15:46:28.284+00:00She meant some things change, some stay the same. ...She meant some things change, some stay the same. It's a very puzzling song.Bronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-59703368528759566822014-01-13T14:09:40.459+00:002014-01-13T14:09:40.459+00:00Dawn seems OK, Alan - I expect she'll account ...Dawn seems OK, Alan - I expect she'll account for herself in her blogette. As for me, my Christmas wobbly fat makes heaving my aching carcase uphill an..er..uphill..er....task...Mike Knipehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12792636586674245725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177918675979573010.post-42207110560752991432014-01-13T13:22:33.597+00:002014-01-13T13:22:33.597+00:00Well done, Sir!
How did Dawn do this time out?
I...Well done, Sir!<br />How did Dawn do this time out? <br /><br />I think I would have stayed beside the fire in that weather. It's grim up north...Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.com