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For its drama and epic scale, this shot could easily be mistaken for one snapped in the Alps or the Pyrenees – rather than the Helvellyn summit plateau in the Lakes. The image, taken by photographer Stephen Ashworth, captures local mountaineer Paddy Cave making the most of the perfect conditions as he tackles one of the region's classic steep ski descents, the Helvellyn Headwall.
• This is one of 15 images shortlisted for the
Kendal Mountain Festival annual photography competition. The winners will be announced on Saturday 22 November
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