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January 21, 2026
The pub that changed me: ‘I was snowed in there for four days’
We had a mass snowball fight and a disco, and I slept in a room full of drunk men with wet socks. It was fun, but in future snowstorms I won’t be rushing to the pub
TL;DR
- The reporter and a photographer went to The Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest pub, anticipating being snowed in.
- They experienced a severe snowstorm, leading to guests being trapped for four days.
- The pub became a social hub with guests sharing food, games, and activities.
- The reporter found it difficult to work due to the constant activity and lack of personal space.
- Upon attempting to leave, their car slid off the road and got stuck in a snowbank.
- They managed to free their car using improvised tools and eventually reached civilization.
- The experience, though bizarre, was considered memorable and recommended by the reporter, albeit with reservations about future snowstorms.
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