Hiker ‘very shaken up’ by encounter on super slippery Sharp Edge, Blencathra. When to retreat

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @RonnieKirkley-ln3wm
    @RonnieKirkley-ln3wm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I admire you for showing the sensible thing to do.

    • @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers
      @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Ronnie. We don't like to take big risks, only manageable ones! If you haven't already done so, could you hit the bell on my channel. So close to 500...many thanks.

  • @SetForAdventures
    @SetForAdventures หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Definitely a wise call not a place for ego the mountains 🏔️
    wet rock can be as bad as ice especially on sharp edge and the like
    Enjoyed have a great weekend 🤠👍🏔️
    Regards Simon

  • @PeterRoe-w4l
    @PeterRoe-w4l 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have crossed it once and turned back once and its a wise call .

  • @davidahugill99
    @davidahugill99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sharp Edge can be lethal in the wet , and windy conditions , and not to be underestimated anytime …………take care , Cheers DaveH

  • @dogslife8664
    @dogslife8664 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Been there and done it a few times.
    Also have turned back once as tooooooooooo slippey when wet...dangerous.
    Right choice :)

    • @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers
      @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching. There’s no shame in retreating is there? There’s always another day. Andrew

  • @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout
    @PhilDodsworthOutandAbout 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video, just subscribed from a fellow TH-camr. Good advice by the way, never take unnecessary chance’s. 😉👍

    • @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers
      @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the sub! Really appreciated. We do metal detecting as well but it seems our outdoor videos do a lot better! Andrew

  • @paulatterby7507
    @paulatterby7507 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yep. Someone fell from there a few days ago and died.

  • @CrowTails88
    @CrowTails88 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Went up blencathra last week but avoided sharp edge , still a good hike

  • @keithtanner2806
    @keithtanner2806 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good choice.

  • @mountain_del1863
    @mountain_del1863 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really easy in warm and dry conditions. In the wet, it's like climbing a dolphin that's been dipped in Castrol GTX. Absolute nightmare. Good decision.

    • @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers
      @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brilliant description sir! I shall return in dry conditions. And thank you for dropping by and commenting. Andrew.

  • @johnpawson7400
    @johnpawson7400 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best decision, it was still a great day in the great outdoors.

    • @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers
      @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi John. Thanks for watching. It’s a lovely spot to explore. I imagine you’ve been up on your bike plenty of times. Andrew

  • @tonyhall395
    @tonyhall395 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Never do sharp edge when it’s damp, wet, snowy or even moist, it’s deadly.
    I got a little way along in the winter a few years ago and something in my head told me keep going and you will fall, I turned back immediately, summer is lovely.

    • @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers
      @AndrewRobinsonDirtDiggers  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree Tony. Thanks for watching

    • @RAFAELSILVA-by6dy
      @RAFAELSILVA-by6dy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sharp Edge is straightforward in winter if you have crampons. We did it up and down in January 2023. It was beautiful, but just too short! I'd do it again in the snow anytime, although I wouldn't go near it when it's wet.
      Coming down, however, we first passed those with crampons (having no problems); then, those with micro spikes (also having no problems); then, those with boots (looking a bit precarious, although luckily the snow was quite crunchy); and, finally, the lads in trainers, slithering around all over the place.