The Weather Thread 2023

[philipsteak]

4 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Trail shoes. Lighter than boots but sturdy soles and waterproof if the weather decides to d@b down.

These.

I do most of my hiking in trail shoes. Very rarely wear boots.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I don't remember any dust last year and there actually was rain at a couple of points across the weekend.

[Jacko45]

8 minutes ago, philipsteak said:

These.

I do most of my hiking in trail shoes. Very rarely wear boots.

 

Mate swears by trail shoes, some nice trendy ones about too these days.

[Skip997]

8 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I don't remember any dust last year and there actually was rain at a couple of points across the weekend.

It was fairly dusty at times in Undle Ground, stall holders were damping it down.

[Bike_Like_A_Mum]

I didn't think the dust was too bad last year... 

[philipsteak]

39 minutes ago, Jacko45 said:

 

Mate swears by trail shoes, some nice trendy ones about too these days.

Yeah a lot just look like trainers.

Mine do. There's probably better or there but mine work fine for me. Some reasonably big hikes recently too. 

Here's mine on top of Harrison Stickle about an hour ago

Edited May 19, 2023 by philipsteak

[incident]

1 hour ago, Crazyfool01 said:

i think itll be harder to find people that didnt bring back covid than those that did . however the dust does seem to cause people some issues 

I didn't get it at Glastonbury.

Though I did get it the month before at Bearded.

[CaledonianGonzo]

My longstanding trail shoes have finally d@bbed down so got a new pair this year and I am a little nervous about then. They still make the old pair (North Face Hedgehogs) but they're no longer Gore Tex and seem significantly less robust, so gambling on a new brand.

[Sasperella2]

Time to start stressing about the old footwear options 

[circus92]

Wore trainers on Wednesday last year, but changed to boots for the rest of the fest because of the woodchip. The boots were more sturdy and robust, but found them a bit heavy/cumbersome at times, so fancy some lightweight trail shoes this year.  Any recommendations?

[CaledonianGonzo]

4 minutes ago, circus92 said:

Wore trainers on Wednesday last year, but changed to boots for the rest of the fest because of the woodchip. The boots were more sturdy and robust, but found them a bit heavy/cumbersome at times, so fancy some lightweight trail shoes this year.  Any recommendations?

Maybe at the top end price-point wise, but I've acquired a pair of Danner Trail 2650s. Feel great and they should be waterproof, but they’ve yet to be tested in anger. 

[philipsteak]

I've just got the Reebok Ridgeriders. Not as nice as Calgon's but they are doing me ok so far. A few boggy fell tops today and the goretex is still holding up. Only had about 3 months. Think they're about £70 or 75 full price but can regularly be had for about half that. Think I payed just under 40.

[March Hare]

5 hours ago, philipsteak said:

Yeah a lot just look like trainers.

Mine do. There's probably better or there but mine work fine for me. Some reasonably big hikes recently too. 

Here's mine on top of Harrison Stickle about an hour ago

Via Jacks Rake? Terrifying ordeal, only did it once. Love Langdale. Langdale to Bowfell in winter is class 

[philipsteak]

2 minutes ago, March Hare said:

Via Jacks Rake? Terrifying ordeal, only did it once. Love Langdale. Langdale to Bowfell in winter is class 

No just up via Stickle Tarn and Pavey Ark, Pike o Stickle etc.

[March Hare]

5 hours ago, Sasperella2 said:

Time to start stressing about the old footwear options 

The Nike Pegasus Trail Gore-Tex are great around camp and for half a day. The dew on grass stays out and they are decent for a stroll. Couldn’t do a full week in them. Mix with Merrell walking shoes and that was me sorted in ‘22.  I leave for the festival in 30 days, it’s time to join this thread.

⛅️⛅️⛅️⛅️☀️☀️☀️

[March Hare]

Just now, philipsteak said:

No just up via Stickle Tarn and Pavey Ark, Pike o Stickle etc.

Great walk, been on the other side of the valley recently but need to get back up there

[philipsteak]

Just now, March Hare said:

Great walk, been on the other side of the valley recently but need to get back up there

If you do theres a guy at Stickle Barn (currently closed while they sort a new tenant) who's got a mobile coffee van there, Fellside Coffee. Superb, really knows his stuff. Had a proper nerd out (and an excellent coffee too obvs) before starting.

Don't know how often he's there though.

[PassingCloud]

15 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I don't remember any dust last year and there actually was rain at a couple of points across the weekend.

Dust was terrible last year. I’d rather than than the mud though! 

[PassingCloud]

13 hours ago, circus92 said:

Wore trainers on Wednesday last year, but changed to boots for the rest of the fest because of the woodchip. The boots were more sturdy and robust, but found them a bit heavy/cumbersome at times, so fancy some lightweight trail shoes this year.  Any recommendations?

Got these other day. No idea how they’ll perform, but seem pretty comfy. £79

Men’s Accentor Sport 3 GORE-TEX® Walking Shoe: https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/16243268/merrell-mens-accentor-sport-3-gore-tex-walking-shoe-16243268

[coma girl]

17 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I don't remember any dust last year and there actually was rain at a couple of points across the weekend.

I found it pretty awful on the Railway Line, particularly the area where you drop down past the toilets and into Other.

That was our main route from our camp into the stages so I walked around there a lot and really noticed the dust.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Sacrifice to the weather gods tonight as looks like Beyonce Murrayfield going to be a wet one.

[Franky]

2010 all over again 💪 ☀️🌞🕶️🌅

If dry, Nike Air 98’s

If wet, Hunter wellies. 
 

job done. 
 

 

Oh almost forgot. NFRNFC

[circus92]

Thanks for the recommendations @CaledonianGonzo @philipsteak @PassingCloud  Will check them out

[jonesyb]

I've just bought these: 

https://www.salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/product/cross-hike-2-mid-gore-tex-lg9230.html#color=71665

Not just for Glastonbury but they will be good for Glastonbury if there is any weather other then dry. 

[nikkic]

Dry that ground up baby!!!