The Spine Race is an event devised by Arctic expedition guides Scott Gilmour and Phil Hayday-Brown in 2012. It follows the Pennine Way National Trail and begins at Edale in Derbyshire, ending at Kirk Yetholm in Scotland.
This year’s race challenge began on Saturday, January 14. Our photographer, Tony Johnson, caught up with the competitors as they reached West Yorkshire. On Sunday, he caught up once again near Masham, North Yorkshire.
Competitors will continue up through the Dales, passing through Hawes, before continuing on into the North Pennines. The challenge finishes on January 22nd.
9. Montane Spine Race 2023
Jon Moulding pauses for breath and admires the view on the climb at Malham Cove. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Montane Spine Race 2023
Antonio Codina climbs the steps at Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales National Park as he pushes on in the MONTANE Spine Race. Photo: Tony Johnson