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Re: Patterdale Mountain Rescue member seriously injured.

Backpacker said " you only have to go through social media and see people trying to dig up information on people being rescued" Probably so called journalists looking for something to pad out their miserable offering. Or perhaps bribing hospital staff to take photographs of a patient while...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:51 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Patterdale Mountain Rescue member seriously injured.
Replies: 23
Views: 4587

Re: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.

It is not just map and compass skills, it is knowing where you are on the map. Knowing where you are on a map is an essential part of map and compass skills and is not something separate. You should always know where or whereabouts you are on the map. You have to keep taking bearings and check your...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sun Feb 07, 2021 2:27 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.
Replies: 173
Views: 26635

Re: Women's warm & waterproof jacket

My good lady used to wear a Barbour Waxed Jacket for hill walking .It was very warm & practical with no condensation issues. This was many years ago before waxed jackets became a fashion item. After her original jacket expired after much use she did not get another because she wanted something l...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Fri Jan 29, 2021 4:47 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Women's warm & waterproof jacket
Replies: 12
Views: 1972

Re: Just saying like

People from the greatest mountaineering country on this planet achieve a magnificent conquest :clap: :clap: :clap:
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:42 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Just saying like
Replies: 3
Views: 1220

Re: Scafell pike, broad crag, III crag and scafell.

The Wasdale MRT website has comments about Broadstand

see https://www.wmrt.org.uk/advice/accident-black-spots/scafell-broad-stand/
by Kinshusrst Kid
Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:17 am
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Scafell pike, broad crag, III crag and scafell.
Replies: 11
Views: 2447

Re: New here. Plucking up courage to do my first solo camp

Today the first minister said the wording of the stay at home law will be altered to "close an apparent loophole", preventing people from leaving and "remaining" outdoors other than for an essential purpose. Is this government speak for banning wild camping during the current cri...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:03 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: New here. Plucking up courage to do my first solo camp
Replies: 31
Views: 6224

Re: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.

[quote="al78" Oh, I thought it applied to the whole UK. Why then the fuss over Boris cycling in east London's Olympic Park seven miles from home, which wouldn't violate rules even if there was a five mile limit if he cycled from home to the park? [/quote] The fuss is because it's Boris. He...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:02 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.
Replies: 173
Views: 26635

Re: New here. Plucking up courage to do my first solo camp

AyrshireAlps wrote:Thoughts on a wee very local solo camp in the present circumstances?...

You can only leave your home or garden for essential purposes. Do you not understand that! Is camping an essential purpose? Is camping listed as an essential purpose in the Scottish Governments guidelines?
by Kinshusrst Kid
Tue Jan 12, 2021 3:36 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: New here. Plucking up courage to do my first solo camp
Replies: 31
Views: 6224

Re: Exmoor ponies on the Kilpatrick braes.

When we walked the Pembrokeshire coast path a little while ago we came across wild Welsh mountain ponies. They were there for, and I quote "Welsh Mountain Ponies play an integral part in the preservation of the stunning walk and landscape through grazing the heathland. The heathland is a vital ...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:54 pm
 
Forum: Wildlife sightings
Topic: Exmoor ponies on the Kilpatrick braes.
Replies: 6
Views: 1524

Re: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.

Without knowing the actual facts of the Derbyshire incident,did the police try to reason, maybe they were pushed to the limit of their powers and left with no option but to fine them, some people will not take no for a answer. At first I was of the same opinion. I don't live in the area but was ini...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:30 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.
Replies: 173
Views: 26635

Re: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.

Looks like the police in South Derbyshire are having to review their approach and the penalty notices they have issued.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-55594244
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:16 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.
Replies: 173
Views: 26635

Re: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.

I felt the two guys in Glencoe were unlucky. Marginally out of a defined area after an unfortunate accident.But the police decided an offence was committed. I feel the two young ladies from Ashby-de-la-zouche have been the victim of over enthusiastic ( bloody minded ) policing. The entrance to the r...
by Kinshusrst Kid
Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:55 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Glencoe hillwalkers fined for travel violation.
Replies: 173
Views: 26635

Re: 3 boring Beinns from Linn of Dee

Oh I forgot !. Why use a bicycle? These mountains should be savoured. Walk em!
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:34 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: 3 boring Beinns from Linn of Dee
Replies: 43
Views: 17202

Re: 3 boring Beinns from Linn of Dee

There are no boring mountains or hills in the Cairngorms. Perspective is everything .Time changes perspective. The arrogance of one's youth is soon diminished. However, what we each seek in the mountains will always be different to that sought by others.
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:22 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: 3 boring Beinns from Linn of Dee
Replies: 43
Views: 17202

Re: Road Closure Cairngorm

What would have happened if the road had remained open? A accident in which someone was injured or killed? Non-governmental organisations protecting their rears against legal action? This is our world!
by Kinshusrst Kid
Sat Jan 02, 2021 10:51 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Road Closure Cairngorm
Replies: 38
Views: 6613
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