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That is the question. Which way will you go from Scafell Pike on your way to Scafell? Do you scramble up the Rake? Or is too dangerous due to the risk of the large boulders slipping? I’d certainly rather go up that way than down but I’d be interested to hear what others think? It is certainly a great view of Wast Water once you get to the top of the Rake but of course not if the conditions are what they were in 2010!
If you think that there is something slightly odd about those willing to tackle the 10 Peaks Challenge you wouldn’t be far wrong! But now even the event sponsors are pushing the boundaries – Aqua Consultants, who are sponsoring Scafell Pike (977m), are setting up an aid station there!
Some of you may have noticed that the route has changed very slightly from 2010 as has the list of 10 highest peaks. In case you were worried about the plate tectonics around Cumbria I though I would clarify that there haven’t been any major earth movements changing the height of peaks! So why is it that two of the 10 highest peaks are no longer two of the 10 highest peaks?
The Bog forms the route from CP1 (south of Thirlmere reservoir) up to High Raise. Leading up to the 2010 event ground water levels were near an all time low but those who dared to enter The Bog found that there was plenty of water around! So what is the solution? Baring in mind you are only a couple of hours in to an event which is likely to take the best part of a day to complete?
1. Do you plod on, get wet and get on with it?
2. Take the high ground (off the track) with the knowledge that you are taking an indirect route?
3. Take a change of shoes and socks with you and change once you are near High Raise?
I think I would take a spare pair of socks and some water proof socks. Once I am through The Bog (and wet) I change in to my water proof socks while my shoes dry, then change back in to the spare socks.
I’d be interested to hear your opinions on the best way to tackle the wettest part of the course?
