I spent a fantastic Saturday on Red Pike mountain near Buttermere Lake with Palma and her friends Amanda, Dawn, Jackie and her husband Emlyn, who also acted as our guide. Brilliantly, he decided to inject some jeopardy into the day by taking us off the beaten track and into a fairly challenging descent that really tested my equipment, not to mention my knees.
I had a great time - the weather was incredible and the scenery was stunning (pictures available here) - and it also gave me a chance to play with my camera settings, because who reads the manual?. Unfortunately, most of the footage that I shot in the morning ended up being completely unusable, but, as luck would have it, as soon as we got "lost" I stumbled upon the optimal settings and what follows is a little taste of our day:
The unorthodox descent resulted in some invaluable training and it was great fun clambering over the rocks, heather and scree. It's given me a big confidence boost too - especially when I woke up on Sunday and discovered that the 8 hour trek didn't destroy my ability to walk straight. You know, I think I might actually be ready to do this now...
Neil
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