Great Gable
Climbed on Tuesday May 7th 2014 from Seathwaite via Styhead Tarn. One of my favourite views in the Lake District. We were on our way back to Seathwaite, having just been up Esk Pike and Bowfell. A great walk. It is amazing how often Great Gable imposes itself on a view, with its rounded whale back. I climbed Green Gable on Wednesday May 11th 2011 from Honister Pass.
The first time we attempted to get up GG we were becalmed on Green Gable in impenetrable mist, and turned back to Haystacks. GG did clear but not until it was too late. My next attempt on GG was from Wasdale Head, and I encountered the strongest winds I have ever experienced at Sty Head and turned back again. The wind was so strong that I saw a six foot tall, very fit rugby payer blown off his feet. It was only on our third attempt from Seathwaite that we finally managed it, but we conned the mountain by telling it we were only going up as far as Sty Head Tarn, and we nipped up when it wasn't looking.
Great Gable
Climbed on Tuesday May 7th 2014 from Seathwaite via Styhead Tarn. One of my favourite views in the Lake District. We were on our way back to Seathwaite, having just been up Esk Pike and Bowfell. A great walk. It is amazing how often Great Gable imposes itself on a view, with its rounded whale back. I climbed Green Gable on Wednesday May 11th 2011 from Honister Pass.
The first time we attempted to get up GG we were becalmed on Green Gable in impenetrable mist, and turned back to Haystacks. GG did clear but not until it was too late. My next attempt on GG was from Wasdale Head, and I encountered the strongest winds I have ever experienced at Sty Head and turned back again. The wind was so strong that I saw a six foot tall, very fit rugby payer blown off his feet. It was only on our third attempt from Seathwaite that we finally managed it, but we conned the mountain by telling it we were only going up as far as Sty Head Tarn, and we nipped up when it wasn't looking.