Win 4 DMM Screwgate karabiners!!

[Pegasus]

WIN 4 X DMM PHANTOM SCREWGATE KARABINERS!!

Badlad and I went for a walk up East Kingsdale recently - it was bitterly cold, however gave me an idea for a quick competition to kick 2026 off!

To be in with a chance of winning 4 DMM Phantom HMS karabiners, post your best photos on the subject of 'The current cold weather' on this thread.

Bonus points given for: Caving themed (this is UKC afterall!) and a brief explanation, though I get some photos won't need that.

5 photos per person.

Closing date - 10pm, Wednesday 14th January (extended from Sunday)

Shortlist to be chosen by me then it's over to random.org.

Good luck - and thank you to everyone who supports my competitions - means a lot

DMM Phantom Karabiners

Thank you to DMM for the generous prize ​

 

[Vulcan]

A frosty sunrise over helwith bridge on the way to pen-y-ghent.

The wind was quite chilly coming back down. The only (very loose) caving link is I was using an OFD survey buff but that is about it.

 

[Pegasus]

A frosty sunrise over helwith bridge on the way to pen-y-ghent.
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The wind was quite chilly coming back down. The only (very loose) caving link is I was using an OFD survey buff but that is about it.
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Oh I think the Helwith Bridge is a pretty strong caving link too
Thanks for getting the ball rolling

 

[Vulcan]

Another day another walk. This time Wernside on an evening colder day. The forecast -15°c (with wind chill). What you would call slightly nippy.

The path up (and down) was 'interesting' (if quite pretty).

A peat outcrop had formed icicles on.

On the way back down via the tarns (over the frozen solid bog) we found them frozen over.

Despite the lovely sunshine it was a day to have lunch in the bothy bag although the tube to the water bladder did completely freeze. Should probably bring it inside the shelter next time.

 

[Vulcan]

Oh I think the Helwith Bridge is a pretty strong caving link too
Thanks for getting the ball rolling

We were staying at the YSS (hence the starting point) for both walks to improve link that further.

 

[georgenorth]

Moon rise over Scanty Lardos Pot yesterday. So cold that our gear froze on the endless trek back to the car.

 

[JonP]

Chilled to the bone!

 

[rm128]

A nice walk up Pen-y-ghent on Saturday with Mrs rm128

Hunt Pot was looking particularly inviting

 

[davel]

Probably not a competition entry as it's not a "current" cold weather photo (and it's not a particularly good photo anyway), but this was Hunt Pot in February 1976. It was looking distinctly uninviting that day.

 

[William_Emmo]

As we left the cave, covered in water and mud, our oversuits froze solid.

 

[huwg]

Moon rise over Scanty Lardos Pot yesterday. So cold that our gear froze on the endless trek back to the car.

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When we got there the lid was frozen down, we had to chip the handles out of the ice with a rock and thread a sling through. Took a bit of effort to release! Hope you had a good trip.

 

[georgenorth]

Thanks - we had a great trip despite having less than the ideal number of SRT kits, and your lid opening efforts are much appreciated!

 

[wellyjen]

Not caving related, other than the usual local rumour of a secret tunnel (not true), but it is current and it is cold.
The church at Church Lawton this morning, looking all picturesque.

And a boat frozen in and not going anywhere today.

 

[Tritim230]

Post digging muscle recovery this morning

 

[Fulk]

Stone the crows . . . . maybe Tritim's earned those krabs (assuming that's him in the picture).

 

[Tritim230]

Stone the crows . . . . maybe Tritim's earned those krabs (assuming that's him in the picture).

It's definitely me

 

[Rhys]

Semi frozen Keepers Pond and Punchbowl on Blorenge. New year's eve.

 

[wellyjen]

Some more from today. Not caving, but definitely now and cold.

 

[Lankyman]

Crawling in a furry suit and zonked out from heat exhaustion.

OK, only a tenuous link to caving (but it was cold out and everyone loves a cat photo .... ).

 

[Lankyman]

Another day another walk. This time Wernside on an evening colder day. The forecast -15°c (with wind chill). What you would call slightly nippy.

The path up (and down) was 'interesting' (if quite pretty).
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A peat outcrop had formed icicles on.
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On the way back down via the tarns (over the frozen solid bog) we found them frozen over.
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Despite the lovely sunshine it was a day to have lunch in the bothy bag although the tube to the water bladder did completely freeze. Should probably bring it inside the shelter next time.

Is that a phone mast behind you or something strapped to your back?