| What is wrong with some people? 10:46 - Jan 25 with 2186 views | StokieBlue |
Two hikers get stranded on Scafell Pike and have to be rescued by mountain rescue in a 7 hour operation. They are then given a room by a pub that opened late to ensure they had somewhere to stay and recuperate a 35% discount.
Instead of paying for the room they give a false name, don't settle the bill and steal the mountain rescues head torches.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk
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| What is wrong with some people? on 14:42 - Jan 26 with 135 views | GlasgowBlue |
| What is wrong with some people? on 11:31 - Jan 26 by baxterbasics |
Still have Ben Nevis to do before I complete the hat-trick. How does that compare?
No desire whatsoever to attempt all three in 24 hours! |
I've not hiked Ben Nevis. Only ever Skied the Nevis Range. My favourite is Ben Lomond.
Actually I've only ever hiked 4 Munros, not 5 as I stated because the Cobbler is 2,900 ft and the threshold to be classed as a Munro is 3000 ft. |  |
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| What is wrong with some people? on 15:45 - Jan 26 with 98 views | wischip |
I think these 2 morons will cause the biggest witch hunt Britain has seen since the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down. Someone will surely overhear them bragging about this. |  | | |
| What is wrong with some people? on 15:56 - Jan 26 with 86 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
Appalling way to repay kindness. Moutian Rescue are volunteers who put their lives in danger everytime they go out. Despicable.
Hope they get found and taxed monthly towards the cost of rescue |  |
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| What is wrong with some people? on 16:24 - Jan 26 with 63 views | ronnyd |
| What is wrong with some people? on 10:03 - Jan 26 by baxterbasics |
I guess the difficulty is relative to the persons fitness and hiking experience isn't it? If you do that sort of thing often then it's a piece of cake.
I am firmly in he amateur/casual category, and an out of shape middle aged person with it. I did Snowden about ten years ago, did nothing similar since until I finally ticked off Scafell Pike the summer just gone - took along my teenage daughter who is usually allergic to anything physically strenuous. We both did fine.
I did at least know to do plenty of research in advance and take appropriate clothing and kit. We were blessed with perfect weather conditions - I wouldn't have gone otherwise, just wouldn't enjoy it the same in mist and drizzle never mind more dangerous weather. Glad my youngest was able to appreciate the views.
I did find it harder going than Snowden, despite the shorter trek. The rocky conditions underfoot don't help and if a mist drops and takes away your visibility I can see how easily some might get into trouble.
All the top UK peaks are so accessible to Joe Public that you're going to get people do it on a whim with no suitable prep. Some will get into trouble. No excuse for the final actions of the two in this story of course - hope they get named and shamed. |
Talking of appropriate clothing. Many years ago, Charlie and Lady Di's wedding to be precise, my son and i climbed Skiddaw. Had all the right gear but were incredulous to see a couple strolling near the summit wearing what could only be described as 'Sunday Best'. He was wearing a blazer, flannels and brogues and the lady was wearing a skirt, light jacket and flat slip on shoes. I know that that particular peak is just a huge grassy mound but if the weather had changed they could have been in big trouble. We wondered if they had landed by helicopter. |  | | |
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