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Scafell Pike for families with youngsters

27/8/2018

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Embracing the joy of being in the mountains - image courtesy of Hayley Webb
We are asked fairly regularly if it's okay to take youngsters to the summit of Scafell Pike. The answer is rarely straightforward, it depends!

The 9 year old in the photo above had a brilliant day up there recently. As you can see, the weather isn't being kind, but everyone was properly equipped to deal with the inclement weather. We don't have specific age limits for our activities, rather we will discuss the options with parents and make recommendations. Some youngsters will be very happy to walk up these summits even from around age 6, others will take a little longer, and for some people they will never want to walk in these beautiful mountains, we are all different after all.

An active youngster who wants to reach a summit, we would encourage them every step of the way. The sense of achievement, the self learning, the environmental awareness that comes, is all invaluable for them. Think of a day in the mountains like a school without walls, where learning can be loads of fun and exciting, but above all, there will be memories to treasure for many years.

Having correct clothing (and plenty of it), lots of tasty food, snacks, drinks, and let's not forget sweets, all help.
A really cheap, thin 'waterproof' may not provide the level of protection required when in the mountains on a rainy day. So go a notch up, make sure everyone has a jacket that works.
Waterproof trousers are a necessity too, it's okay for these to be a little more on the cheap side as they aren't protecting the core body temperature.
Hiking boots need to fit and be comfortable. It's surprising how often this isn't the case!
Plenty of warm layers for youngsters, they get cold very quickly. But having the right clothing helps prevent this.
Hat and gloves, yes even in the middle of summer. The mountains can be chilly.
A sun hat and suncream if the big orb in the sky might show itself - yes it sometimes does...honest ;-)
Oh and did I mention sweets, ah yes I did. Don't forget the Haribo!

If you're considering taking your kids hiking in the mountains of the Lake District and want any advice about it, please do let us know, we'll help if we can.
And if you would prefer to have a guide for a day, to help with logistics, organising, route choice, and navigation, as well as keeping everyone safe and happy, please give us a call about that too. We'll do our best to make a plan for you.  

Thanks for reading

Mark & Kate

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3 Peaks training day on Scafell Pike

5/8/2018

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Mist clearing from the Scafell range and Wasdale
On Friday morning I met with Jen & Emma in the Wasdale valley. The aim being to familiarise Jen with Scafell Pike and prepare her for a forthcoming 3 Peaks Challenge she will be taking part in next month.

So today it wasn't about speed, but we still kept a nice steady pace with only short stops every now and then. During the ascent we had no views as the cloud was thick and shrouded the mountains almost down to valley level.

There was also some very heavy (Cumbrian) rain which soaked us pretty quickly. Thankfully there was no wind so we never felt cold. We spent a fair bit of time discussing all things 3 Peaks, after all, this was a training / preparation day.

A quick photo stop on the summit and a snack before starting our descent. Soon the cloud began to break up and we were treated to the magical views that surround Scafell Pike, heightened so much by the inversion like conditions, with mist clinging to the hills. These conditions are quite rare, but wow when witnessed they'll never be forgotten. Every step of the wet walk up was worth it for the views that no unfolded. Great Gable and The Napes, Pillar, Borrowdale, Scafell, Wasdale, all with swirling cloud adding mystery and beauty.

Even the rain stopped and the sun did shine, a little bit!!

Jen can now tackle the 3 Peaks Challenge knowing what's in store on Scafell Pike. Remember, it's this mountain that's often completed during the hours of darkness, so well worth a 'recce' in advance.

If this is something you've been thinking about or would like some help with, please do get in touch. We're on Scafell Pike and surrounding mountains often a few times a week, so know the terrain very well. We've also guided 1000's of people safely to the summit and back, so rest assured you're in good hands.

Thanks for reading.

Mark

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