Comments for v-g Backpacking in Britain Weblog http://v-g.me.uk/blog Backpacking and wild camping in Britain Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:04:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 Comment on Yr Aran & Cnicht 3-day backpack by Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23564 Geoff C Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:11:35 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23564 Terry, Aye, a cracker, last time we were up Yr Aran was 14 years ago, that time in deep snow. Brilliant weather and views. James, I remember you mentioning the Moelwyns and wondered if our paths would cross, but I guessed it would be weekend days only for you. The stunning conditions persisted throughout Monday and Tuesday, incredible luck. Terry,
Aye, a cracker, last time we were up Yr Aran was 14 years ago, that time in deep snow. Brilliant weather and views.
James,
I remember you mentioning the Moelwyns and wondered if our paths would cross, but I guessed it would be weekend days only for you. The stunning conditions persisted throughout Monday and Tuesday, incredible luck.

]]> Comment on Yr Aran & Cnicht 3-day backpack by James Boulter http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23563 James Boulter Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:43:32 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23563 Looks like we missed each other by a day on the Moelwyns Geoff! The weather on the Sunday was simply stunning, you were so lucky to get three days of it! As usual some great photos there. I need to get my act together and do my trip report............ Looks like we missed each other by a day on the Moelwyns Geoff! The weather on the Sunday was simply stunning, you were so lucky to get three days of it! As usual some great photos there. I need to get my act together and do my trip report…………

]]> Comment on Berghaus Ortler trousers by terrybnd http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/berghaus-ortler-trousers/#comment-23560 terrybnd Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:46:39 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/berghaus-ortler-trousers/#comment-23560 Well, I've used all sorts on my legs in the outdoors, Geoff. And I took the plunge with Paramo about 3 years ago and haven't looked back since. Superb. I know it's all to the individual and fit etc but they really are that good. Articulated knees, reinforced in key areas etc. The feel silky smooth against the skin, you can sit down on wet ground and still be warm and dry and so on. Shame they can be so expensive and also they are not really a pleasure to wear in warmer months. Well, I’ve used all sorts on my legs in the outdoors, Geoff. And I took the plunge with Paramo about 3 years ago and haven’t looked back since.

Superb. I know it’s all to the individual and fit etc but they really are that good. Articulated knees, reinforced in key areas etc. The feel silky smooth against the skin, you can sit down on wet ground and still be warm and dry and so on.

Shame they can be so expensive and also they are not really a pleasure to wear in warmer months.

]]> Comment on Yr Aran & Cnicht 3-day backpack by terrybnd http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23559 terrybnd Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:43:44 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23559 Yr Aran's a cracker eh? Some discreet pitches to be had up there. Was stunning weather at weekend. Good report as usual Geoff and keep getting out and about. No wild camping for me until mid-April now! Yr Aran’s a cracker eh? Some discreet pitches to be had up there. Was stunning weather at weekend. Good report as usual Geoff and keep getting out and about. No wild camping for me until mid-April now!

]]> Comment on Yr Aran & Cnicht 3-day backpack by Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23558 Geoff C Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:29:28 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23558 Thanks very much. Scenes like that are very rare and don't last long, as always it's a case of being in the right place at the right time. Thanks very much. Scenes like that are very rare and don’t last long, as always it’s a case of being in the right place at the right time.

]]> Comment on Yr Aran & Cnicht 3-day backpack by alan.sloman http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23556 alan.sloman Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:16:45 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/yr-aran-cnicht-3-day-backpack/#comment-23556 Geoff Absolutely cracking report and breathtaking photographs. The pictures of Llyn Edno are beautiful. Geoff

Absolutely cracking report and breathtaking photographs. The pictures of Llyn Edno are beautiful.

]]> Comment on Arenig Fawr South Ridge & Moel Llyfnant 2-day backpack by Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/arenig-fawr-south-ridge-moel-llyfnant-2-day-backpack/#comment-23348 Geoff C Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:29:31 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/arenig-fawr-south-ridge-moel-llyfnant-2-day-backpack/#comment-23348 Incredible conditions and a dream camp spot, one of our special areas. The weather looks terrific from Sunday into next week, maybe you'll get sunshine on the Moelwyns lakes unlike my recent trip there. I don't think you'll need crampons, the patchy snowfields are nearly all avoidable. Incredible conditions and a dream camp spot, one of our special areas.
The weather looks terrific from Sunday into next week, maybe you’ll get sunshine on the Moelwyns lakes unlike my recent trip there. I don’t think you’ll need crampons, the patchy snowfields are nearly all avoidable.

]]> Comment on Arenig Fawr South Ridge & Moel Llyfnant 2-day backpack by James Boulter http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/arenig-fawr-south-ridge-moel-llyfnant-2-day-backpack/#comment-23345 James Boulter Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:51:49 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/backpack-trip-reports/arenig-fawr-south-ridge-moel-llyfnant-2-day-backpack/#comment-23345 Fantastic! What amazing weather, to be able to sit in snow with the sun warming you back is pretty good going at this time of year. Plus it was midweek, not fair when we are all at work! Its been a few years since I was up on the Arenigs, Arenig Fawr looks like a hill to return to. Cracking camp spot, may have to nick that one some time. All going well will be backpacking the Moelwyns this weekend. Hoping that the peaks are free enough of snow as not taking crampons. Just need to decide on which of the many splendid lakes to camp next to........ Fantastic! What amazing weather, to be able to sit in snow with the sun warming you back is pretty good going at this time of year. Plus it was midweek, not fair when we are all at work! Its been a few years since I was up on the Arenigs, Arenig Fawr looks like a hill to return to. Cracking camp spot, may have to nick that one some time.
All going well will be backpacking the Moelwyns this weekend. Hoping that the peaks are free enough of snow as not taking crampons. Just need to decide on which of the many splendid lakes to camp next to……..

]]> Comment on Berghaus Ortler trousers by Geoff C http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/berghaus-ortler-trousers/#comment-23340 Geoff C Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:18:16 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/berghaus-ortler-trousers/#comment-23340 James, Back from a great trip, the report is written and I'll be uploading later today. Weekdays out of season: just the job!. Terry, Paramo would certainly be warm and cut out the wind, and would probably replace overtrousers too. I don't know about the feel and movement, I've never tried them. James,
Back from a great trip, the report is written and I’ll be uploading later today.
Weekdays out of season: just the job!.

Terry,
Paramo would certainly be warm and cut out the wind, and would probably replace overtrousers too. I don’t know about the feel and movement, I’ve never tried them.

]]> Comment on Berghaus Ortler trousers by terrybnd http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/berghaus-ortler-trousers/#comment-23264 terrybnd Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:15:11 +0000 http://v-g.me.uk/blog/outdoor-gear/berghaus-ortler-trousers/#comment-23264 You not tried or thought about Paramo for this time of year, Geoff? The Cascadas I find are perfect for backpacking in the winter months. I too hate trousers to a degree having "rugby player" thighs and the like from my athletic days. You not tried or thought about Paramo for this time of year, Geoff? The Cascadas I find are perfect for backpacking in the winter months. I too hate trousers to a degree having “rugby player” thighs and the like from my athletic days.

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