All set

This was the day before departure, me and my dad had been to Cheshire Oaks to buy some last minute bits for the trip -mainly extra layers such as t-shirts and fleeces etc.

I spent an awful lot of money on equipment for this trip (or rather I owe most to my dad at the moment!) But its an investment for the future - most of this kit will last me years and years.

Later that day I decided to get a picture with all my kit on...it was sooo hot with everything on, including a down jacket! But it'd all be needed come summit night. I later spent approx 3 hours sorting and packing everything ready.

Taken by my dad, this is the first photo in my journal that I haven't taken myself.