report by Derek
The weekend started for Derek, Wendy and Robert with a nice Friday afternoon sunny( at times) 7k snowy walk from Settle up the Pennine Bridleway to Attermire Scar and back. hut. The others, Adrian and Karl, then Issac and Hannah arrived by 8pm ish to a nice warm
Saturday dawned not to the spectacle of promised double spot rain. A snifter of Gammendansk to go with breakfast prepared many for the day ahead though isn’t obligatory for weekend meets!
Derek went to Gisburn to practise sliding on snow, ice, slush and gravel on his bike, but no mud.
The others all set off towards Ingleborough, Wendy sauntering back at Trow Gill, while Robert ,Issac and Hannah went up the Gill for some icy fun.
Adrian, Biscuit and Karl went up Ingleborough to check just how strong the wind was. On the way back they discovered that the New Inn Hotel was offering a special 3 course meal for only £7. (Dogs only) Biscuit got a drink of water with the promise of Haggis biscuits later.
The evening Burns night meal began with a choice of 2 soups Carrot and Coriander, followed by Cullen Skink. The Haggis was expertly stabbed by Robert to the strains of voice activated piping music and was served with neeps, tatties, carrots and a whisky sauce. Pudding was Cranochan (of course) served with a tot of single Malt. The evening was rounded off with Fromage, wine, beer and more Malt.
We all learned interesting things we needed to know about Alpine Climbing a few years back from an old guide…when to leave a body on the mountain and how to prepare a Hotel room for surgery. Surprisingly Robert calculated the evening meal to be £5, cheaper than a Canine meal !!
Sunday was obviously when the rain and wind was coming in with a vengeance and I think the consensus by all was for a leisurely breakfast, cleaning up and sauntering home. Members of the Yorkshire Ramblers arrived to do mucky jobs outside the hut in the rain.
All in all a good weekend.
The next meet is Feb 16-18th At Rydd Ddu near Beddgelert, Lots of walks direct from the hut, including Yr Wydffa via the South ridge.
Buxton Mountaineering Club 