The last of the training peaks

Helvelyn.......The last of the training climb for me before the 'BIG' ones. It was cold, damp and windy, but the visibility was reasonable going up & down. The top was simply lost in the clouds.

As for the pace.....We'll need to be a whole lot faster for the real climb, but the boy's did well, 4hrs to cover 4 miles & 800mtrs.

At the top: from the left, Andy, Jonny, David, Jonathan & I.

Behind us would be a fantastic view and a 500mtr drop, except for the clouds. Lesson for the day....take gloves on the climb

Time is now measured in gym sessions, only eight left before the challenge. No more stepper machines. What a motivating thought....Just rock and boot under foot.