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"Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste: Look well to each step and from the beginning think what may be the end." Edward Whymper


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5th Training Day - 23rd February 2008

This time we ascended Lose Hill from Hope village with a steep 900ft climb. Things are starting to come together now with our first journey done as a group in a minibus - not sure about Mr White van man's driving techniques though ! We tackled the first two miles watching the clock and managed the climb in 40 minutes - looking good, staying together as one group and managing to keep the pace as we then set off along Mam Tor ridge. You can have a look at the route here.

Short stop for some food and water and then a descent down winnats pass and back along Hope Valley to find the minibus.