REWightman

Bob Graham Round

What's the definition of a winter round? (same problem as Martin Moran's winter circuit of the Munro's). Bob aka Linuxlad (talk) 21:35, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

This is currently in discussion on the FRA forums There are two broad trains of thought: 1. Two weeks either side of the winter solstice 2. Any time during the months of December, January or February.

I'm inclined to the latter.

There are two issues really, one is the amount of daylight which is really what the first of the above is considering. The second is snow cover and just how white do things have to be for a round to be considered "winter"? It is perfectly possible to have warm(ish) dry ground little different to a summer round on 21st December and a metre of snow cover on 28th February. Which is a winter round? So long as those claiming such rounds are honest, I don't think it matters.

--REWightman (talk) 18:09, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

Well, personally, I reckon a winter day is when you need to get the axe off your bag, and a good winter day is when you put crammies on :-) Bob aka Linuxlad (talk) 22:52, 6 March 2008 (UTC)

We can only dream! :-)

Just been reading Simon Halliday's account of his (22nd December) winter round and he talks of generally clear ground but with ice in significant quantities. John Fleetwood's round (which I supported on) a year earlier, was the same but with much less ice - other than the clothing the photos could have been taken in summer.

Winter conditions in a maritime climate and so close to the sea are always going to be variable. When I was training for my round the western fells were well snowy to the extent that I missed many of the trods that provide shortcuts!

Hope for classic sunny and snowy conditions but prepare for anything!

--REWightman (talk) 09:11, 7 March 2008 (UTC)