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We were in the shade. Adding the dark shadow from the hill to our side keeping the sun from us, and in the cold, it was not the best spot to have camped on a cold night. At least I had put my gas canister in the quilt to keep it warm and my stove soon had a warm drink and breakfast made. James' stove spluttered and took a bit longer to boil his drink as he had left his gas canister out in the cold.
06 April, 2012
Backpacking in the Yorkshire Dales and Meugher Hill:
We were in the shade. Adding the dark shadow from the hill to our side keeping the sun from us, and in the cold, it was not the best spot to have camped on a cold night. At least I had put my gas canister in the quilt to keep it warm and my stove soon had a warm drink and breakfast made. James' stove spluttered and took a bit longer to boil his drink as he had left his gas canister out in the cold.
46 comments:
- GeoffC said...
I mentioned on James' report that we bypassed Meugher on our backpack, the going looked abominably rough from the SE side - certainly we'll try next time from that side. The summit and views do look inviting, as I always say there's no such thing as a boring hill.
I think you were lucky with the water too, we didn't find a drinkable drop in the gills on Stean Moor, it's all horrible.
I spy a good parking area in Hebden by that wall in that photo - you reckon?. - 6 April 2012 19:48
- Martin Rye said...
No hill is boring Geoff and agree. Meugher is a fine hill. Carry water up and south side of the summit I spotted many spots to pitch up on. Make for a splendid camp in good weather. Also the parking by that wall is were we left cars. A fine spot to leave a car for a multi day walk.
- 6 April 2012 20:03
Lovely looking trip with superb views. I love the expansive views you get with moorland type hills. Sounds like it was a bit cold overnight though! Since doing backpacking on my own, I've discovered how cold I actually sleep. Even below freezing, with Geoff and I together in zipped-together sleeping bags - even our 2 season ones - I'm always lovely and warm as Geoff is like a radiator. On my own, I could quite happily use my winter bag in the middle of summer.
- 6 April 2012 20:15
Looks like we've all been caught out by the cold snap. I took my summer quilt on a trip the other weekend and spent the night doing crunches to keep warm! You called it right the other week on Twitter Martin: Winter's not done yet.
Terrible story about Mossdale Scar, thanks for posting the link. - 6 April 2012 21:12
Martin you take a very good photo. I particularly like the ones of James shaking off the frost from his Trailstar.
- 6 April 2012 21:24
- alan.sloman said...
Thanks for that - Most enjoyable.
Still a bit stunned by the link to the caving tragedy. I had not heard of that before today.
The idea of being trapped like that is nightmarish. - 6 April 2012 21:53
I like the contrast of the terrain between the two days walk. Brilliant photos. I, too, like the shot of James de-icing his shelter.
- 6 April 2012 22:45
- Martin Rye said...
I do feel the cold Chrissie and James states he is a cold sleeper. Saying that the claims of some kit makers strikes me as a bit out. Kit rated to -15 not being ideal at -4 or -5, seems unacceptable to me.
Those wide moorland views can be superb. I like the big sky and hight combination moorland can bring. - 7 April 2012 09:21
- Martin Rye said...
I took a Spirit 48 Joe and not my 28. Massive test of its limit. But I will be fine in summer. I have a summer walk coming up and the quilt will be used then. Winter has not decided to leave without a last bite. MRT teams had to deploy in blizzards last week. I expect more dumps of snow in Scotland could happen this week. All adds to the challenge.
I shall add a separate comment on Mossdale Scar as others have mentioned that. Thanks Joe. - 7 April 2012 09:21
- Martin Rye said...
Glad you like the photos Mark. I am planning on taking photos a bit more series with a DSLR my choice now, and reading up on some good photo books. Light,location and good composition all help still. One thing you wont get is forgery with manipulation and the like of a photo to look nothing like what was seen. That I cant abide. Cheers.
- 7 April 2012 09:25
- Martin Rye said...
It was a good wee trip Alan. You would have liked it. Cave tragedy was a bit of a shocker to me when James told me. I shall add a comment on it.
- 7 April 2012 09:27
- Martin Rye said...
The trailstar does have a large footprint and thus collected a good amount of ice. Made for a good photo. I am encouraged when people like the photos and like I said to Mark - I plan to improve. Thanks for commenting. Its appreciated.
- 7 April 2012 09:29
Martin, it is always fascinating to read your trip reports and to watch your blog evolve. I like the new look of the blog and enjoyed your trip report.The photos of ice being shaken off the Trailstar are impressive.
- 7 April 2012 09:30
- Martin Rye said...
On the cave disaster. I was shocked when I first found out about it. I could see how the beck so easily floods and this cave is a trap in bad weather. But on reflection I also think this. I am a backpacker. I am drawn to high and remote places in the UK. I desire wild land and that in its self puts me at risk, yet I go.
The Cairngorms is a place that draws me time and time again. Yet it has claimed the lives of many - sometimes groups of young people have lost their young and promising lives there. Yet I go and many here who comment go.
So the cavers' who are drawn with a desire to explore that cave with a desire that grips them. Many other cave systems have taken lives; and will do again again. In perspective the Three Counties is the largest cave network in the Dales with 87km of cave network. My research says 17 people have died there. So to caver's who still go into Mossdale they must see it as a challenge, but one they see as not worse maybe than others.
We backpackers are drawn to wild places so often where lives have been lost and caver's the same. The sad and terrible loss of life in Mossdale Scar is even more shocking to us as the bodies still lie buried in a far high chamber. I hope no one goes to the far marathon chamber but I expect some have. I don't explore caves. I have once. I expect hundreds have gone down the cave over the years and still many more plan to. For me the respect of the grave and wishes of the families of the lost needs to be respected. But the desire and drive to delve into and explore deep places will drive many deep into it time and time again I expect. As much as backpackers, climbers and walkers will explore wild areas that have taken life and will do again. - 7 April 2012 09:53
- Martin Rye said...
Roger thanks. New look is taking shape and I plan to host all blog photos on Google platforms now. We aim to please. Its appreciated when I get feedback. Thanks.
- 7 April 2012 10:00
- Bigbananafeet said...
Aye, your right, there is no such thing as a boring hill. Nice trip, even if jack frost came out to play unexpectedly! I too like the trailstar ice removal pics, they add the human element missing in a lot of outdoor blog pics.
- 7 April 2012 11:19
- James Boulter said...
That was a cracking 24 hours in the hills Martin, always nice to read and view pics from another persons perspective. The trailstar ones came out really well. Good to backpack with you again.
- 7 April 2012 13:04
- Martin Rye said...
Blogs are about peoples views, interactions and like Sandy. So Agree very much human element makes for a good blog and photo. Frost needs to go home now. I like warm and + 1 and above.
- 7 April 2012 13:58
- Martin Rye said...
A great trip and time James and thanks for the invite.
- 7 April 2012 13:58
Oooh frosty! Nice write up Martin.
- 7 April 2012 15:28
Enjoyed reading this and your pics as usual are sweet, I haven't spent much time in the dales and its the closest place for me to travel too, hopefully this year bit more exploring in the dales I think thanks for sharing.
- 7 April 2012 19:04
- Martin Rye said...
Cold fun still Carl. Get out Challenge training now. Thanks,
- 7 April 2012 20:24
- Martin Rye said...
Muss, the Dales are great walking. Do some miles and enjoy them. Glad you like the photos. Sharing is a joy.
- 7 April 2012 20:25
Hi Martin,
Very brave not taking a warm fluffy -10+ sleeping bag. I am not a lover of feeling cold at night. I do agree that you need to find out limits of gear and for that reason i can understand what you took.
Pictures are great as usual and apart from the cold nights you seemed to have done well with the weather. We enjoyed reading your walk, lovely area. - 7 April 2012 20:54
So Martin, you kept all the nice weather for this trip eh!
Looks like you had a cracking few days.
I am now all set up with Trailstar all seam sealed. An Oooknest from Sean, and am MLD Bivvy.
I hope to be field testing it all in the Lakes on Mr Sloman's Daunder the week after next.
- 7 April 2012 22:36
- terrybnd said...
You got some alright weather in the end then :) I pictured you two out in thick clag and rain. Lovely pics too and a very very sad story concerning Mossdale Scar. Very sad indeed
- 8 April 2012 08:26
- Nick Bramhall said...
That looked a brilliant trip amongst some great Yorkshire countryside. A very enjoyable report and the photography is excellent.
- 8 April 2012 10:18
- Martin Rye said...
I need to push some kit to see how it performs for my main big trip of the year Alan. Got it sussed and next trip should be what I need for that trip. The kit for the big one is sussed more or less. Weekend and three four day trips do help to refine what kit will do for the big ones. Thanks as always Alan.
- 8 April 2012 15:47
- Martin Rye said...
Good to go then Andrew. Keep the rest of the kit weight down and you'll glide over the tops on the TGOC. Have a good trip with Alan and I look forward to good reports.
- 8 April 2012 15:48
- Martin Rye said...
Me and James do tend to get bad weather. Nice change with recent walks. It was a good walk Terry. Nice pace and varied terrain. Always good when its like that.
- 8 April 2012 15:50
- Martin Rye said...
Drop south and bag some Dales hills Nick. Warm and nice down south you know ;). There is a timeless charm about the Dales that has to be enjoyed Nick.
- 8 April 2012 15:52
- BushcrafterCZ said...
Very informative, thanks! Pretty cool harnss for dog:-)
- 8 April 2012 17:46
- Martin Rye said...
The dog harness Bushcrafter is handy. It has a handle which allows you to pick up the dog and haul him over fences and the like.
James made Ruben haul his own food. Earns his keep that dog. Thanks for commenting. - 9 April 2012 11:20
- Simon Bailey said...
Another great post Martin. Very descriptive account of the trip and the photos are brilliant. I'm curious as to how much water you carry when you camp.
- 9 April 2012 21:25
- Martin Rye said...
Simon glad you like the post. I use about 2L most times. In the Dales this time we camped by water so I brewed plenty. I did a post on water for camp recently.
http://summitandvalley.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/water-for-high-wild-camps.html - 9 April 2012 21:34
- Martin Rye said...
Ian Howells left this comment and Disqus failed to show it.
"Looks like a great spot to camp! I've been up on Bleaklow and Crowden over the last couple of weeks and am really starting to gain an appreciation of the moors and their bleak emptiness, not been in Yorks Moors or dales since my Coast to Coast but looks like a good spot for reacquainting myself!"
Thanks Ian and go visit the Dales. Moors have the big sky feel too them. Just wonderful. - 12 April 2012 00:24
- Martin Rye said...
Got the comment to show at last Ian. Moors do offer wide views and big sky with that wild land experience. Enjoy.
- 13 April 2012 21:39
- Martin Rye said...
I shall have a look Danny. Cheers for the link.
- 13 April 2012 21:39
- Steve Gilbert said...
Great looking trek, Meugher I understand pronounced something like 'Moofer' has always been one of those high points I see, and say I really must bag that one one of these days. I often walk in that area, Great Whernside, around the Thorpe Fell area's etc, so I think you've finally convinced me to visit that boggy mound!
- 14 April 2012 09:59
- Martin Rye said...
Pick a dry day Steve. Boggy would be true when wet. It's also a grouse moor, so take care if the estate is shooting and if you have a dog with you. It's a nice hill and hope you have a good walk.
- 14 April 2012 10:08
- Andy Jones said...
Lovely couple of days out there Martin, some great photos to capture the wild spirit of these lonely moors that I've never heard of or visited even though I used to just live down the road. Never ceases to amaze me how much varirty and solitude you can find on our little island if you seek it out
- 16 April 2012 19:40
- Martin Rye said...
Nugets of joy abound in this Island nation Andy. From the coast, to high summits there is so much. I often thought about the hills on the outlying edges - this was one that proves the point. Get off the path often travelled and find something new. Thanks as always for sharing here.
- 17 April 2012 10:19
- Fraser said...
I read this ages ago and only now am getting around to commenting! The Dales look like a lovely destination. The Mossdale story is equally sad and terrifying, thanks for posting!
- 8 May 2012 12:31
- Martin Rye said...
The Dales seem to draw me back Fraser. The latest post is another walk there. I feel I need a big walk in the Dales to meet a deep need to explore more of this charming landscape.
- 8 May 2012 21:34
- Ian Howells said...
Looks like a great spot to camp! I've been up on Bleaklow and Crowden over the last couple of weeks and am really starting to gain an appreciation of the moors and their bleak emptiness, not been in Yorks Moors or dales since my Coast to Coast but looks like a good spot for reacquainting myself!
- 24 July 2012 19:27
Great trip thanks for posting, prompted me to post some photo's around the begining of your walk from Hebden (en)
cheers Danny - 24 July 2012 19:27


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Large, small, rundown or renovated, the kitchen is the heart of many a home. Be inspired by our amazing before-and-after kitchen renovations and get ideas for fixtures and appliances to take your kitchen to the next level.
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Good morning friends. Hope you're all having a great weekend. I have been so busy lately, and am very behind on catching up on my blogs. I hope you understand and know that I am trying to read, even if I can't always comment. I hope to get back on track soon!
Enjoy your 4th of July and have a hot dog and a cold one for me!


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Gas Rationing May End Monday
Governor says the rationing has worked
Gov. Christie says he may lift gas rationing on Monday. The governor, speaking at a press conference in Seaside Park on Friday, said the rationing has worked well and eased congestion at gas stations. But he expects all power to be restored by Sunday, so rationing should therefore end. Drivers in the following counties are now limited on the days in which they can fill up their gas tanks: Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Monmouth, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren. According to the state, plates ending in an even number can fill up on even numbered days of the month, while plates ending in an odd number can fill up on odd numbered days of the month. The number to look for is the final numerical digit …
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