Guide and client rest awhile before the great ascent

Gandhi and Ruth obviously enjoying the sunshine

Me claiming Mires Beck for England

Graham stamping on the standard

Scooby Doo on all fours

Andy and Su staking their territory

You wouldn't miss us

Heather being kept in check by police escort

Kate & Sarah consult the guide

Gaynor at luncheon

Tiger about to devour his lunch

A windy spot

Me being enveloped by the flag

The intrepid Alpinistes on Striding Edge

A tired looking tiger under the strong arm of the law

Me cracking open the champers

Illuminous Andy

Gandhi with balloon

Graham looking the part

Scooby Doo and Tiger at Mires Beck

The asembled party on the summit. Note pixey Pete Burton and the illuminated Andy Friend. 

Graham confronts man with a hawk and a kilt 

Jeff and Gaynor approach the final peak, St. Sunday Crag behind 

Pete bends down to kiss the hallowed gravel of Helvellyn 

Gaye, Ruth and Jeff stride along the Edge 

Me flying the flag on Striding Edge 

Herr Brand leading the party over Striding Edge 

Gandhi and his nifty footwork 

Scooby Doo and tiger cub 

Graham trampling the flag of England 

Me claiming Mires Beck 

Jeff with alpenstock and ice axe 

Gandhi and Nepali Ruth 

Gandhi looking very happy with the world and an equally happy Rachel 

Jeff pensive before taking client Gaynor on the great expedition