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[big feet 324]

2 hours ago, Bush Rummager said:

Get it done pal! Any ideas what route you'll use for Snowden. I guess your dad will know anyway but I found this helpful for a bit of guidance..

Paths up Snowdon in Order of Difficulty | Hints and Tips for Climbing Yr Wyddfa Snowdon

WWW.WALKUPSNOWDON.CO.UK

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Here’s the official Walk up Snowdon list of the Routes up Snowdon in order of difficulty...

I've done the Whatkin and the Rhyd Ddu..

 

Not sure yet mate, the Mrs & sister are on about tagging along so it won't be too treacherous I should imagine. Lol

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

14 minutes ago, tatsblisters said:

Probably leave it wile next year I would think mate. I would have thought late spring would be the best time to do it.

Yes, that makes sense mate. Got over the winter to plan it out and I reckon we usually our best weather late spring. Keep us posted anyroad.

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

10 minutes ago, big feet said:

Not sure yet mate, the Mrs & sister are on about tagging along so it won't be too treacherous I should imagine. Lol

Ah.. yes mate, keep the females happy eh! I'd like to tackle the Crib Goch route, it's an exposed ridge. One slip on there and you're a gonner! I don't like admitting it.. but I'm pretty sure my arse would fall out so far across the ridge and I'd probably end up crag fast and have to face the humiliation of the Mountain rescue coming up to save me! Lol.. f**k that!! I've got my limits and I know them!! Lol..

[tatsblisters 9,390]

1 hour ago, Bush Rummager said:

Yes, that makes sense mate. Got over the winter to plan it out and I reckon we usually our best weather late spring. Keep us posted anyroad.

Will do mate wether it comes off or not 

[tatsblisters 9,390]

15 hours ago, mel b said:

Spot on advice . 

I've done it a few times . You need a decent level of fitness , but it's a nice walk.

I was thinking the same about the level of fitness as no doubt it's a different ball game than walking miles on flat ground or concrete floors in a working day. 

[mel b 2,087]

2 hours ago, tatsblisters said:

I was thinking the same about the level of fitness as no doubt it's a different ball game than walking miles on flat ground or concrete floors in a working day. 

Walking up and down hill is a completely different ball game .

When I first started to train for the three peaks challenge , I could do 15 miles on the flat , with very little trouble , but when I tried going uphill , I was good for about 200 yards .

As long as you can walk well enough on the flat , just a bit of uphill walking/training will soon see you fit enough to walk Ben nevis.

Try walking up and down the stairs in your house for 20 minutes every other day. You'll soon build your leg muscles up.

[tatsblisters 9,390]

42 minutes ago, mel b said:

Walking up and down hill is a completely different ball game .

When I first started to train for the three peaks challenge , I could do 15 miles on the flat , with very little trouble , but when I tried going uphill , I was good for about 200 yards .

As long as you can walk well enough on the flat , just a bit of uphill walking/training will soon see you fit enough to walk Ben nevis.

Try walking up and down the stairs in your house for 20 minutes every other day. You'll soon build your leg muscles up.

I know I do over 30 thousand steps a day with work and a walk out every morning. Looks like the I might have to start walking up and down Dinnington pit tip on a weekend.  

[mel b 2,087]

3 hours ago, tatsblisters said:

I know I do over 30 thousand steps a day with work and a walk out every morning. Looks like the I might have to start walking up and down Dinnington pit tip on a weekend.  

I used to walk up the wrekin in Telford four or five nights per week , and each weekend I'd walk , scaffel Pyke, snowdon , or Ben nevis .  I did that on top of walking around 15 miles a day at work( im a binman).

I decided one day to try carrying a bit of weight in a rucksack , in preparation for the three peaks challenge.  I put either a 5kg or 10kg in my rucksack.  I could hardly notice it to begin with , but by the time I'd walked to the top of the wrekin , it felt like a was carrying a feckin donkey .

[white van man 3,285]

21 hours ago, Bush Rummager said:

Ah.. yes mate, keep the females happy eh! I'd like to tackle the Crib Goch route, it's an exposed ridge. One slip on there and you're a gonner! I don't like admitting it.. but I'm pretty sure my arse would fall out so far across the ridge and I'd probably end up crag fast and have to face the humiliation of the Mountain rescue coming up to save me! Lol.. f**k that!! I've got my limits and I know them!! Lol..

That’s a great route up. Only worth doing if it’s clear visibility  as you want to see the view. Top tips is leave really early (probably before first light). There is then less risk of getting stuck behind people. If you are definitely not sure then chip in and get a guide. Once you are on you are fairly committed. It’s easier to crack on than back track through the crowds. I tend to stay away from Snowdon, or should I say Yr Wyddfa when the crowds are there. 

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

10 minutes ago, white van man said:

That’s a great route up. Only worth doing if it’s clear visibility  as you want to see the view. Top tips is leave really early (probably before first light). There is then less risk of getting stuck behind people. If you are definitely not sure then chip in and get a guide. Once you are on you are fairly committed. It’s easier to crack on than back track through the crowds. I tend to stay away from Snowdon, or should I say Yr Wyddfa when the crowds are there. 

Sound advice that mate.. but I doubt I'll ever do it! Striding edge on my own was bad enough and Crib Goch is definitely a league above that! I am one for going early mind. I did the Whatkin path as a day tip. Up at 2:00 am.. picked my work mate up and driving for 2:30.. parked up at the beginning of the Whatkin path at 6:00 am as it was just getting light. Up down and back at home 155 miles away by 5:30 teatime. Job done. I was a bit knackered mind!! Lol..

Half way up..

5 th march '22 it was. We were some of the first to the top that morning but the numbers soon started building as we had a sandwich and a swag from the the flask. No views whatsoever!! Lol..

 

[FLATTOP 4,286]

On 08/09/2024 at 17:33, Bush Rummager said:

Get it done pal! Any ideas what route you'll use for Snowden. I guess your dad will know anyway but I found this helpful for a bit of guidance..

Paths up Snowdon in Order of Difficulty | Hints and Tips for Climbing Yr Wyddfa Snowdon

WWW.WALKUPSNOWDON.CO.UK

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Here’s the official Walk up Snowdon list of the Routes up Snowdon in order of difficulty...

I've done the Whatkin and the Rhyd Ddu..

 

Crib Goch looks daunting I’ve watched a few YouTube videos most difficult route I believe.

All these well known peaks seem inundated especially weekends.

 

Edited September 9 by FLATTOP

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

17 minutes ago, FLATTOP said:

Crib Goch looks daunting I’ve watched a few YouTube videos most difficult route I believe.

All these well known peaks seem inundated especially weekends.

 

Yes.. I'm not bothered about tacking that at all mate to be honest! Being on an exposed ridge like that is not great for my head! Lol.. Yes, the instagrammers, facebookers and self promotors are out in force big time now mate.

[white van man 3,285]

11 hours ago, FLATTOP said:

Crib Goch looks daunting I’ve watched a few YouTube videos most difficult route I believe.

All these well known peaks seem inundated especially weekends.

 

There’s much better places to go up there in my opinion. I grew up in the area so I was lucky enough to call it my back garden I suppose. 

[tatsblisters 9,390]

Might sound a daft question but any of you lads who have done these trails use the hiking sticks i seem to see and are they of any benefit to walking steep inclines.

[big feet 324]

20 minutes ago, tatsblisters said:

Might sound a daft question but any of you lads who have done these trails use the hiking sticks i seem to see and are they of any benefit to walking steep inclines.

I've never used them but I imagine they take off a great deal of hammer on your knees & ankles when walking up and down the elevations.