Welsh Million Metre Peaks Race: Results

Hoorah, the results are finally out, despite nearly two thirds of entrants dropping out, getting lost in the fog or being airlifted to safety! Apart from that and the mach2 gales and 6 feet of rainfall, we had a great time. The freezing mists of Avalon were out in force everywhere, and sadly my hands were too numb with cold to undo my rucksack, otherwise I would have delighted you all with a photo of D with frost and icicles on his face. Instead, I've attached a photo of me at the finishing line with red flannel shorts....

news: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8087297.stm
results (we're in mountaineers category): http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/crescentcccweb/races/09r1000f.pdf

Also some nice piccies of D being taken to safety ;)

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/TyeNoodle/ThousandMetreRace09#5344276155010734434
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/TyeNoodle/ThousandMetreRace09#5344279544113635314
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/TyeNoodle/ThousandMetreRace09#5344279917819820514
http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/TyeNoodle/ThousandMetreRace09#5344279571780604898

After all the fun we had, Ralph's considering entering next year - any other takers?

Welsh Million Metre Peaks Race

Here we go again, weather is scheduled to be downright awful including gales, snow and fog so expect not to see either of us again for several days / weeks. You can see when we finish here: http://www.gorphwysfaclub.org.uk/ click 1000 metre peaks race, and follow links for live finishing. We are both class B / Mountaineers.

Weather details at the met office here: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia/snowdonia_latest_pressure.html although I'd suggest not clicking on it too frequently as there appears to be a direct relationship between clicking the link and worsening the results.

Hazards	Risk	Explanation
Blizzards	Low	Low risk on the mountain peaks above 900 metres during the afternoon and evening.
Heavy snow	Low	Low risk on the mountain peaks above 900 metres during the afternoon and evening.
Storm force winds	No Risk
Gales	Low	Easterly winds expected to gust to as high as 50 mph on exposed ridges and peaks.
Severe chill effect	Low	Significant wind chill expected at higher altitudes.
Persistent and extensive hill fog	Medium	For much of the day above 600 metres, especially across the north and east of the Park.
Thunderstorms	Low	Low risk of isolated lightning in association with heavy rain during the afternoon and evening.
Heavy persistent rain	High	Rain expected to turn increasingly heavy and persistent during the afternoon.

Hope your weekend is more enjoyable than ours! Much love.