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Castle Crag, Borrowdale - Millican Dalton Country

Millican Dalton (1867-1947)

Addressed as “the Skipper”, he would lead parties in “mountain rapid shooting, rafting, hair’s-breadth escapes”, and climbing.
He also ventured further afield, leading guided mountaineering trips in the Swiss Alps.
Intent on enjoying ever closer companionship with nature, he moved into a disused
splitlevel quarried cave at Castle Crag in Borrowdale in the 1920's.
Living a frugal life amidst the Lakes, he made his own clothes, manufactured
pioneering light-weight camping gear, and continued to lead interested groups on adventurous escapes.

Love the Hair's Breadth Escapes bit!
He also drank black coffee and smoked Woody's - what a guy!


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David Lewins13-Nov-2012 08:03
Fantastic light and mood of a pathway which I know very well. Excellent use of available light and superb composition too.
Pete Hemington22-Oct-2012 20:40
Beautiful light and ambience
Kevin Chester18-Oct-2012 17:24
A superb combo of sunsett and star trails
John Reynolds LRPS15-Oct-2012 20:41
Great image with magical light. V.
mart senior11-Oct-2012 08:44
ohh this one my favourite so far ... a beauty
big vote
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