And the photos you shot really catch my eye!! Especially those gorgeous ones with Snowdon being reflected in the lake...I'd love to return there one day; I was in Snowdonia in August 1992 and I have lovely memories of it. I find I was pretty lucky with the weather as well, although it wasn't anything like what I see on your pictures! Many of the spots you show remind me quite strongly of certain places in the Alps, like for instance the Albula pass in Graubünden...
Cheers,
Eric
As someone who spent most of a summer in North Wales and STILL has never seen the top of Snowdon, I can appreciate your fantastic luck with the weather.
Oh dear! But, like so many people who regularly stand on the summit of Snowdon, you could write a very detailed thesis on what the inside of a cloud looks like! More seriously I really hope you will one day get there in totally clear weather.
My 40 years plus love of mountains started with annual trips to Snowdonia. I know the Snowdon Horseshoe well - and your lovely TR has reminded me I am overdue another visit - thanks!
Cheers, Mark
Cheers for a fantastic trip report Bryan, looks like you had a wonderful day. Also your images are really beautiful, thanks for posting, hope you will continue to enjoy Snowdonia.
Thank you for posting these pictures, brings back many memories....I used to climb Snowdon all the time as a kid when I lived in England. (Grandparents had a place in Porthmadog by the ocean :) ) I seriously recommend Wales as a place to visit...I would love to go back there and retire there when I'm older...haha
Anybody up for an exciting scramble (who is good with deadly heights) should try the Crib Goch Knife edge climb on the horseshoe up to Snowdon...love that route :)
So you had a great time on Y Wyddfa and the photos show that...!
Which part of Kent are you as I am also in Kent...?
I have done Y Wyddfa 34 times up to today and have never got fed up. As you say the features are always there but the weather changes the scenery...!
David.
I'm in West Malling davey, just a little closer to Y Wyddfa than you! And I can totally agree with you: so many routes and such variety in the weather.
visentin - Nov 2, 2010 4:23 pm - Voted 10/10
brilliant !may I just suggest to turn it from custom object to trip report. Sure it will be on the front page !
Big Benn - Nov 2, 2010 5:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: brilliant !Thanks. I wasn't quite sure where to put it! You've helped a lot. Glad you liked it. It was truly wonderful day in the mountains.
vancouver islander - Nov 3, 2010 12:43 am - Voted 10/10
Lovely reportOn a lovely place. Brought back many warm memories. Super pictures too. Many thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Martin
Big Benn - Nov 3, 2010 5:29 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Lovely reportThank you Martin, so very glad it brought back nice memories for you.
asmrz - Nov 3, 2010 12:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Thanks BryanWonderful report. Have not made it to Wales yet, but my better half keeps insisting...The Place looks superb!
EricChu - Nov 4, 2010 7:29 pm - Voted 10/10
Great report!And the photos you shot really catch my eye!! Especially those gorgeous ones with Snowdon being reflected in the lake...I'd love to return there one day; I was in Snowdonia in August 1992 and I have lovely memories of it. I find I was pretty lucky with the weather as well, although it wasn't anything like what I see on your pictures! Many of the spots you show remind me quite strongly of certain places in the Alps, like for instance the Albula pass in Graubünden...
Cheers,
Eric
chugach mtn boy - Nov 5, 2010 2:57 pm - Voted 10/10
Marvelous reportAs someone who spent most of a summer in North Wales and STILL has never seen the top of Snowdon, I can appreciate your fantastic luck with the weather.
Big Benn - Nov 5, 2010 4:50 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Marvelous reportOh dear! But, like so many people who regularly stand on the summit of Snowdon, you could write a very detailed thesis on what the inside of a cloud looks like! More seriously I really hope you will one day get there in totally clear weather.
Boydie - Nov 6, 2010 2:52 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice oneLooks like you had one of the best days of the year Bryan, and I have to say, some of those photo's are absolute crackers.
Cheers,
Stephen
markhallam - Nov 7, 2010 9:45 am - Voted 10/10
Trip down memory lane - thanks!My 40 years plus love of mountains started with annual trips to Snowdonia. I know the Snowdon Horseshoe well - and your lovely TR has reminded me I am overdue another visit - thanks!
Cheers, Mark
Big Benn - Nov 7, 2010 1:39 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Trip down memory lane - thanks!Thanks Boydie and Mark. It is wonderful area, added to by the total unpredictability of the weather.
Charles - Nov 8, 2010 6:25 am - Voted 10/10
Bryannice report - very nice! ANd the photos are really lovely - a great place! You´ve brogught back a few memories too there Bryan - thanks!
Cheers
Charles
Big Benn - Nov 8, 2010 9:41 am - Hasn't voted
Re: BryanThank you Charles! Hope you see it like that before too long. But not today as gales and heavy rain/snow are sweeping across the UK!
mills - Nov 8, 2010 2:40 pm - Voted 10/10
FantasticCheers for a fantastic trip report Bryan, looks like you had a wonderful day. Also your images are really beautiful, thanks for posting, hope you will continue to enjoy Snowdonia.
Big Benn - Nov 8, 2010 3:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: FantasticMany thanks. I hope to be back there again within a month! I just love the area.
dadndave - Nov 8, 2010 5:54 pm - Hasn't voted
G'day BryanYou've made me homesick!
Great TR. Photos are superb. I haven't seen Snowdonia clear like that since I was a kid.
Big Benn - Nov 9, 2010 5:11 am - Hasn't voted
Re: G'day BryanThanks! If you can get yerself and family over here soon for a holiday I'll try and get you some days like that in Snowdonia.
Euroclimber - Nov 9, 2010 10:56 am - Voted 10/10
Love it!Thank you for posting these pictures, brings back many memories....I used to climb Snowdon all the time as a kid when I lived in England. (Grandparents had a place in Porthmadog by the ocean :) ) I seriously recommend Wales as a place to visit...I would love to go back there and retire there when I'm older...haha
Anybody up for an exciting scramble (who is good with deadly heights) should try the Crib Goch Knife edge climb on the horseshoe up to Snowdon...love that route :)
daveyboy - Nov 12, 2010 11:37 am - Voted 10/10
Which part of Kent:So you had a great time on Y Wyddfa and the photos show that...!
Which part of Kent are you as I am also in Kent...?
I have done Y Wyddfa 34 times up to today and have never got fed up. As you say the features are always there but the weather changes the scenery...!
David.
Big Benn - Nov 12, 2010 1:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Which part of Kent:I'm in West Malling davey, just a little closer to Y Wyddfa than you! And I can totally agree with you: so many routes and such variety in the weather.