New Fell Top Assessors
We've heard today from the Lake District National Park Authority that Paddy Cave and Jim Evans will join Zac Poulton as the trio hiking Helvellyn every day throughout winter, a service now in its 37th year.
As we've mentioned here before the Fell Top Assessors walk to the summit of the Lake District peak daily between December and March each year to obtain a detailed ground condition report for keen winter walkers.
Coupled with Met Office reports, their 'boots on the ground' weather updates provide a detailed overview of conditions each day, so hikers can be as prepared as possible when venturing out onto the fells.
If you visit our weather forecast page in the winter you will find it includes their report.
As well as providing the important Weatherline service, Paddy, Jim and Zac will deliver Winter Skills Courses throughout the season, guiding people up the mountain to teach the skills of snowcraft needed for winter walking.
If you would like to book a Winter Skills Course with one of the Fell Top Assessors, please visit the Weatherline website.
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