Re: possibility of Scafell Pike (prob for the 100th time)

On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:37:52 +0100, Chris Street
<ngfb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>Scafell pike is an easy enough hill to get up. The only problem is
>navigation, so stop en route and get a copy of the appropriate Wainwright
>book and follow that. Arm yourself with suitable boots, waterproofs,
>compass whistle and an extra pullover and there should be nothing to worry
>about.

And make sure you ask someone to phone the mountain rescue when you
don't return, which is moderately likely if you take the above advice
.....


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