Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
Approaching Kirk Fell (left) in the bright early light of the morning. You'll definitely want an early start for this hike.
Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
This hike is also approachable from Ennerdale Fell if staying at the Black Sail Youth Hostel, the most remote in England.
Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
Be careful of stream crossings. One of our company took an unexpected swim at this crossing by slipping on a slightly icy rock. Less tragic in summer months, but in February, it was pretty brutal.
Amber McDaniel
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02/11/2018
Wast Water as seen from a place on the ridge just shy the summit of Pillar.
Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
The rocky and often windy top of Pillar, still covered in snow during a February ascent.
Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
Standing at the summit cairn on Pillar. Don't let the blue skies fool you; the winds were roaring.
Amber McDaniel
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02/11/2018
Sitting on one of the easily reachable ledges on the edge of Pillar Rock, a popular technical climbing crag in the area.
Amber McDaniel
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02/11/2018
The Mosedale Horseshoe is accessible year round without any technical mountaineering equipment. However, some scrambles and rocky sloes covered in snow can be dangerous. Great Door, a narrow, scree-filled gully, is one such area that felt quite treacherou
Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
Looking down toward Ennerdale valley (where Ennerdale Water is hidden just around this rock mound) from Wind Gap.
Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
Hikers going the opposite direction on Looking Stead.
Amber McDaniel
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02/12/2018
Looking down at Red Pike (8,826 m) with its iconic grassy knoll to the west and craggy drop-off to the east.