The plan was to do this walk on Sunday but, on Friday, we awoke to perfectly blue skies, instead of the “very cloudy” day which was forecast. So I decided to go for it. The snow shoes were left at home, as I expected someone to have walked up there already – and so it proved. On the ascent there were clear boot marks, which I was extremely grateful for as that made the climb much, much easier. And on the descent I was lucky that the young lady, seen in picture 7, was snow-shoeing up the way that I would be coming down. She was obviously very fit as she was already resting by the cross (see pic 21) when I arrived. Both routes are pretty much the same distance from the left or right turn (see map) where picture 7 was taken.
I was also very impressed with the little person in picture 3. That track is very steep and he or she was making light of it. They obviously start them very young around here! 😊
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Wonderful setting, Mike. Walking in snow requires good fitness ✌
I really like the signs: Snowshoes. If one should be in doubt about the need 😀
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Yes, they mark a few snowshoe routes around the valley. I prefer to go without them, if I can, as I find them a bit cumbersome. The deep snow was wonderful though! 😊
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Absolutely stunning photos! What a magnificent day for a walk in this breathtaking setting!
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Thank you so much. It was an amazing walk in quite fresh snow which just seemed to get deeper and deeper the higher I went!
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Simply magical where you are! Such a treat to see your images. Thank you for sharing this amazing landscape 🙂
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Thank you for your comment, it’s much appreciated. I’m delighted you enjoyed the walk. 😊
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