mackay 3,400 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Another two people killed on Ben Nevis, taking the toll to four since December. It's taken its share of lives has Nevis. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,568 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Kens cold ,icy grip of eternal rest will find even the most of accomplished climbers ...winter is his hunting season . 1 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Councilestatekid 1,925 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 It sure has it's a brilliant stroll along the arete I've been up in the snow In may.even the most experienced folk can get into difficulties easily enough.some of the climbers we've watched up there have balls of steel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pesky1972 5,325 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 3rd person dead in the same avalanche. It’s very challenging, and that makes it dangerous, but that’s a big part of why people do it. I always feel sympathy for the families more than the dead. They died doing something they knew was risky..., the family need to live with the fact they didn’t need to put themselves in that position in the first place. Some might say it’s selfish, but we all only get one crack at life, so fcukin good on them for getting out there and living it. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,028 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Seen an avalanche once from a distance,place called Hopar valley in north pakistan right above the glacier,heard a distant rumbling and you could see it going down a mountainside,you wouldn't have stood a chance if you were in its path,i saw a plaque last year at Annapurna basecamp dedicated to 14 people who lost their lives there in an avalanche. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,246 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 When i climbed everest it was touch and go for a while i had to turn back just over half way but still happy with my achievement 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,246 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Pic of me where i turnt back there with my shorts on just taking in the view 1 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,246 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 And me on my decent 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,028 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: Pic of me where i turnt back there with my shorts on just taking in the view 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: Pic of me where i turnt back there with my shorts on just taking in the view And you would of made it to the top only for you heard your mrs opening your wallet 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,246 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, peterhunter86 said: And you would of made it to the top only for you heard your mrs opening your wallet Holdall cant fit enough in wallet mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,568 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: Pic of me where i turnt back there with my shorts on just taking in the view That's a achievement ,well done mate ,are you thinking of trying again ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurcherman 887 13,246 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 Just now, Astanley said: That's a achievement ,well done mate ,are you thinking of trying again ? Maybe astan was a bit cold up there but as you can see it was a blue sky day .. was a long walk aswell 3 f****n hours took me to get there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 6,920 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 You said you took a fertiliser sack and slid all the way down! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,568 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Share Posted March 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, lurcherman 887 said: Maybe astan was a bit cold up there but as you can see it was a blue sky day .. was a long walk aswell 3 f****n hours took me to get there. Didn't you take a packed lunch ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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