Monthly Archives: January 2011

Not much blogging or walking – but lots of work!

Posted on January 31, 2011 by markswalkingblog

This time of year is always extremely busy for me at work, but 2011 seems more crazy than normal with me working 7 days a week .  The weather in December has put all my customers back a month and … Continue reading →

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Snow shoeing up Buckden Pike

Posted on January 23, 2011 by markswalkingblog

Route taken: Buckden car park- Swallow Gill- Buckden Beck- Buckden Lead mine- Memorial Cross- Buckden Pike- Swallow Gill- Buckden car park. After feeling pretty rough over Christmas, I was keen to get out (9th January).  I had originally planned to … Continue reading →

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Kahtoola Mountain Snow Shoes

Posted on January 10, 2011 by markswalkingblog

Over the last couple of years, I have found that I have had to abandon, or cut short a number of walks in the winter due to the depth of snow found.  I am sure other people have found walking … Continue reading →

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Initial testing of Spot 2 Messenger

Posted on January 8, 2011 by markswalkingblog

I had for some time wrestled with the idea of buying the Spot 2 Messenger, and in the end I realised that I would be investing in peace of mind for my wife when I am out of the hills … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2011

Posted on January 4, 2011 by markswalkingblog

I have been away from my blog for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately I felt pretty rough over the Christmas period and had no energy during this period, so the much awaited Christmas backpack did not materialise. I am now … Continue reading →

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