He describes it as "our first ascent in Lakeland, our first sight of mountains in tumultuous array across glittering waters, our awakening to beauty" and also as "a fitting finale, too, to a life made happy by fellwandering".
This experience is described by him as "our inaugural expedition in Lakeland, our first view of mountains in a dramatic setting across shimmering waters, our introduction to beauty" and also as "a fitting conclusion, too, to a life enriched by hiking in the hills".