A short but epic ascent at the end of three weeks of snow and ice (with Lois bearing a broken wrist). Route: from Troutbeck church via Troutbeck park up the south face and back down Hag Gill.
Conditions: knee deep powdery snow on the top and fierce northerly gusts.
Pub: post walk, the Queen’s Head for pints of Mr Scrooge and Old Tom.
