I'm pretty certain we went as due south as we could, I know most people get rescued off the east or west flanks and I can see how inexperienced touristy types get into trouble. We hit the Cannon and got to the main summit from the lower north summit so I'm pretty sure we went straight, but we were doing vertical sections for up to 5 meters. I didn't have any such problems getting up to the Crib Goch ridge.

In terms of goals, it's hard to judge in the short term since I don't really know how difficult what I've done so far is relatively speaking (I don't really understand the grade system). I have the burning desire to climb Triglav next year, which I know is a straightforward but often exposed scramble. Longer term I'd love to do Grossglockner, Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa (you get the picture). When I have money next winter I think a mountaineering course will be on the cards

Thanks for the offer! I can't commit to anything right now because I'm urgently jobseeking, but I will keep it in mind when I'm set and the weather clears! Wales is easily within reach for a weekend

Winter shots of the Snowdon Horseshoe look spectacular. Where's the Parson Arete?

We have some spectacular little mountains on this island, I'm gutted it took me so long to realise this!

Trevers89, just a word of warning... If you end up meeting up with Stef "sjarelkwint" sometime for an outing, be sure you've seen his facebook profile picture first. You might change your mind.

Sorry Stef, I had to.

goldenhopper wrote:Trevers89, just a word of warning... If you end up meeting up with Stef "sjarelkwint" sometime for an outing, be sure you've seen his facebook profile picture first. You might change your mind.

Sorry Stef, I had to.

What makes you think I want an easy ride? Although I am curious now...

Sounds like a fun trip Stef, have fun dude!

sjarelkwint wrote:

Hotoven wrote:Sounds like a fun trip Stef, have fun dude!

I always have fun on my trips

Still expecting you over here to go climbing in the alps when you're settled a bit after college/university (whatever they call it in the uk )

No doubt, I hope come over someday!

I'm actually very tempted to head over for a long day sometime between Christmas and New Year. I could get a train into Bangor and bus over to Capel Curig or Llanberis. I'll give you an answer at the weekend or early next week!

Is the North Ridge substantially harder than the East Ridge?

Also, would we be roped/do I need a harness?

I'll look into the options for travel and crampon rental. I don't think I can really afford to buy them at the moment

I can get a harness, I need one anyway

Another question has come up after I talked to people at my climbing club. I mentioned winter climbing in Snowdon and they asked what type of crampons I was going to take. Obviously I answered that I don't know and they explained that there are two grades of crampon, C1's and C2's which are more heavy duty, and that while C1's should attach to any boot, C2's are designed to go with proper mountaineering boots.

I have a pair of Scarpa Infinity GTX's which have been great for long distance trekking, hill-walking and scrambling so far. What type of crampons would we need, and might there be problems with compatability with my boots? I can't afford the expense of buying mountaineering boots now, and I'll probably pull out if it is a problem

Turns out my boots aren't compatible with crampons. Plas y Brenin is closed between Christmas and New Year. I've emailed a rental place in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, if they're also closed then I won't be able to come along

I've heard that the flexy soles can cause crampons to break (mine are quite flexy). Should be alright for a day's walking!

Are you going to be able to report back when you're out there or are you in internet isolation?