J Fox - Jun 26, 2007 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2003
Snowdon Horseshoe
I climbed this with my wife on a hot sunny day. We had a blast on the horseshoe. We both particularly enjoyed the scramble on Crib Goch. Although it was quite jarring to reach the summit and run into hordes of tourists who had taken the train to the summit.
Hiked this during my time in Wales (1990). Not sure any more what route. Spent a few weekends beforehand waiting for a good weather report. Didn't happen - of course. Eventually decided to just go and got poured on all day long...
I've summitted 3 times, always via Crib Goch. The last time was as the finale peak to the 14 summits route which I did over a few days.
Each of the 3 occasions has been gloriously sunny with great views.
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tphubbard - Jan 28, 2007 10:57 pm Date Climbed: Dec 25, 2006
Many times
Many times, but most recently on Christmas day 2006 during a wonerful temprature inversion , see my user profile image!
Cody - Nov 16, 2006 2:28 pm Date Climbed: Nov 9, 2006
In and out of clouds
Climbed up the Crib Goch route and along ridge to the summit. Mostly whiteout, then cleared about 15 minutes after arriving at summit for nice views of the area. Decended Pyg route back to Pen Y Pass.
Did all the paths and scrambles in my teens. Managed a few climbs, but never yet been to Cloggy
tws - Aug 16, 2006 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Apr 5, 2006
Route Climbed: Pyg Track
Really good and clear views all around. The summit was still a bit snowy.
EManBevHills - Jun 28, 2006 3:37 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 1986
A Walk Up Memory Lane
Can't remember the day exactly, but it was the same day the local Murdoch rag reported a young man fell 400 feet off a cornice and survived.
Baarb - Jun 11, 2006 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2005
Groovy!
Fun for all the family! More routes than sheep, and that's saying something. Ascents possible even in the worst conditions. Can't say fairer than that.
Crib Goch was scary exposure (first time for me really) but a very fun route. Summit was packed on a very very nice day
mountainmanjohn - Mar 26, 2006 6:35 pm Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2006
Winter....wow
We, (Myself whith Roy Lamb,Ray Edwards,& Glen Mackay)got to Snowdon and were supprised at the fantastic condition of the mountain. See my photo. A great day on an old favorite, in perfect icy conditions. Down for a pint and a steak!
Climbed Snowdon with my father about 6 years ago. I am not shure what route it was but we went via. a ridge that was very steep on both sides. Had an awsom time but was a little PO'ed when I saw that there was a train to the top. What a way to deface a mountain!
Route Climbed: Snowdon Horseshoe including Crib Goch. Date Climbed: 20.07.97
Not my first trip up Snowdon, but one of the best. We had glorious weather, a great party of five and the snowdon horeshoe route over Crib Goch. Brilliant dry warm rock.
After a couple of pints in the summit cafe we descended over Y Llewllyn to the tarns, with just enough time to take a dip. Brilliant.
Route Climbed: From Llanberis Date Climbed: 3rd October 1993
Since 1993 I have climbed this cracking hill many times. That being said the first occasion will stick in my memory. Not only was I new to hill walking, but my wife and few others who didn't venture onto the hills also came with us. After following the steam railway half way up we stopped at the hut for a welcome cuppa, then set off into the cloud towards the summit. Then out of the clag I could hear it. A one hundred year old steam engine came chugging up the 1 in 6 gradient. I'd never seen anything like it. The cloud covered summit reached and after a couple of pints in the summit cafe I said goodbye to my wife and her friends as they caught the train back down. How glad I was that I could take my time and amble back down in peace and quiet.
Route Climbed: Llanberis Path Date Climbed: 28th Nov 2005
Took the Llanberis path up on my first attempt of Snowdon whilst it was covered in snow. I was amazed to have the summit marker all to myself! Weather forecast reported a temp of -3 with the windchill bringing it down to -15. It was the best day I have ever had on Snowdon. It's much better on the summit without the summer crowds!
Route Climbed: Horseshoe Date Climbed: November 2004
My first time round the Snowdon Horseshoe, definately now one of my favourite walks. Great fun scrambling and getting the fear factor from the exposure on the knife edge. Combined with a bit of soloing, superb.
J Fox - Jun 26, 2007 2:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2003
Snowdon HorseshoeI climbed this with my wife on a hot sunny day. We had a blast on the horseshoe. We both particularly enjoyed the scramble on Crib Goch. Although it was quite jarring to reach the summit and run into hordes of tourists who had taken the train to the summit.
joe_akeem - May 23, 2007 10:16 am
Route Climbed: Watkin Path?Hiked this during my time in Wales (1990). Not sure any more what route. Spent a few weekends beforehand waiting for a good weather report. Didn't happen - of course. Eventually decided to just go and got poured on all day long...
Nanuls - Apr 26, 2007 4:58 am
Route Climbed: All overGreat mountain, shame about the cafe, the railway, the litter and the crowds. Otherwise top stuff really.
igneouscarl - Apr 9, 2007 4:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 6, 2007
Morning startWent up while waiting for friends to wake up! Glorious views!
Nigel Lewis - Feb 14, 2007 12:10 am
Always a good day out.I've summitted 3 times, always via Crib Goch. The last time was as the finale peak to the 14 summits route which I did over a few days.
Each of the 3 occasions has been gloriously sunny with great views.
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tphubbard - Jan 28, 2007 10:57 pm Date Climbed: Dec 25, 2006
Many timesMany times, but most recently on Christmas day 2006 during a wonerful temprature inversion , see my user profile image!
Cody - Nov 16, 2006 2:28 pm Date Climbed: Nov 9, 2006
In and out of cloudsClimbed up the Crib Goch route and along ridge to the summit. Mostly whiteout, then cleared about 15 minutes after arriving at summit for nice views of the area. Decended Pyg route back to Pen Y Pass.
Dan Bailey - Sep 5, 2006 5:19 pm
never get bored of itDid all the paths and scrambles in my teens. Managed a few climbs, but never yet been to Cloggy
tws - Aug 16, 2006 12:56 pm Date Climbed: Apr 5, 2006
Route Climbed: Pyg TrackReally good and clear views all around. The summit was still a bit snowy.
EManBevHills - Jun 28, 2006 3:37 pm Date Climbed: May 8, 1986
A Walk Up Memory LaneCan't remember the day exactly, but it was the same day the local Murdoch rag reported a young man fell 400 feet off a cornice and survived.
Baarb - Jun 11, 2006 9:36 pm Date Climbed: Feb 18, 2005
Groovy!Fun for all the family! More routes than sheep, and that's saying something. Ascents possible even in the worst conditions. Can't say fairer than that.
James Orr - May 1, 2006 6:18 pm
Crib GochCrib Goch was scary exposure (first time for me really) but a very fun route. Summit was packed on a very very nice day
mountainmanjohn - Mar 26, 2006 6:35 pm Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2006
Winter....wowWe, (Myself whith Roy Lamb,Ray Edwards,& Glen Mackay)got to Snowdon and were supprised at the fantastic condition of the mountain. See my photo. A great day on an old favorite, in perfect icy conditions. Down for a pint and a steak!
Global_09 - Mar 18, 2006 5:28 pm
SnowdonClimbed Snowdon with my father about 6 years ago. I am not shure what route it was but we went via. a ridge that was very steep on both sides. Had an awsom time but was a little PO'ed when I saw that there was a train to the top. What a way to deface a mountain!
munroitis - Feb 5, 2006 9:42 am
Route Climbed: Snowdon Horseshoe including Crib Goch. Date Climbed: 20.07.97Not my first trip up Snowdon, but one of the best. We had glorious weather, a great party of five and the snowdon horeshoe route over Crib Goch. Brilliant dry warm rock.
After a couple of pints in the summit cafe we descended over Y Llewllyn to the tarns, with just enough time to take a dip. Brilliant.
munroitis - Jan 29, 2006 3:32 pm
Route Climbed: From Llanberis Date Climbed: 3rd October 1993Since 1993 I have climbed this cracking hill many times. That being said the first occasion will stick in my memory. Not only was I new to hill walking, but my wife and few others who didn't venture onto the hills also came with us. After following the steam railway half way up we stopped at the hut for a welcome cuppa, then set off into the cloud towards the summit. Then out of the clag I could hear it. A one hundred year old steam engine came chugging up the 1 in 6 gradient. I'd never seen anything like it. The cloud covered summit reached and after a couple of pints in the summit cafe I said goodbye to my wife and her friends as they caught the train back down. How glad I was that I could take my time and amble back down in peace and quiet.
A brilliant day.
revolution - Dec 3, 2005 6:53 pm
Route Climbed: Llanberis Path Date Climbed: 28th Nov 2005Took the Llanberis path up on my first attempt of Snowdon whilst it was covered in snow. I was amazed to have the summit marker all to myself! Weather forecast reported a temp of -3 with the windchill bringing it down to -15. It was the best day I have ever had on Snowdon. It's much better on the summit without the summer crowds!
fdoctor - Dec 1, 2005 9:57 am
Route Climbed: Crib Goch, Watkin, Pyg Track, Rydh Ddu Date Climbed: Many TimesMany times as part of the Horseshoe or as a day out on Crib Goch
igneouscarl - Sep 18, 2005 6:53 am
Route Climbed: Horseshoe Date Climbed: November 2004My first time round the Snowdon Horseshoe, definately now one of my favourite walks. Great fun scrambling and getting the fear factor from the exposure on the knife edge. Combined with a bit of soloing, superb.
danjones1981 - Sep 1, 2005 4:40 pm
Route Climbed: Pyg Track Date Climbed: 10/06/05Third time up the Pyg Track! Think I need to find a different way up!