Crib Goch Snowdon - Complete Route

[@moirahill6397]

24 years ago I walked up Snowdon with my 4 year old son Conor. He ran ahead with so much enthusiasm. He loved Snowdonia so much that we decided to go there every summer throughout his life. When he grew up he bought a cottage in Snowdonia at Garndolbenmaen. He passed away 2 years ago 24th Jan from pneumonia. I got myself a beer and watched the whole of this in honour of Conor. Thank you so much for this it brings back happy memories.

[@johnnotts2]

Really sad to hear about your loss. I lost my dad on christmas day 2020. Its really shit loosing people. I'm glad this video could bring you some happiness. I have similar memories of heading up Snowdon as a kid. This year I get to take my own boy, Arthur up Snowdon and complete the cycle. Although he's only 2 so thats probably a carrying exersise.

[@moirahill6397]

@@johnnotts2 Thank you for your reply, it means such a lot. I'm so sorry you lost your father and on Christmas day it must be even more devastating. Instead of dreading Conor's passing day I do something in honor of him like climb Crag y Garn and lay flowers or plant a tree. It helps. I'm so glad to hear you are going to take your little boy up Snowdon, he will love it! I'm keeping you in my prayers. Take care.

[@judieg.7945]

Just think what you gave him by showing him you knew he could do it. He was lucky in you.

[@rahibrehman4245]

I am climbing snowdonia today via the 2nd path. I will remember connor 👍🏼

[@moirahill6397]

@@rahibrehman4245 Oh wow! Thank you so much! 💓That has made my day. Take care and enjoy your walk.

[@rabtrekker]

A friend and myself did this route today. I really pushed myself beyond comfort zone to finish. Sat here some hours later with a whiskey with a real sense of accomplishment

[@WildScotAurora]

I wish I had the nerve to get right up into all those rocky crevices. What a stunning view!

[@foxechef51]

Did Crib Goch back around 1974, as part of the horseshoe on a day identical to yours in the video. Brought back so many memories, did we really do that? The only things missing were the RAF helicopter checking that we were okay and the crowds on the summit even though the train was operating that day. I'm 70 now and unfortunately confined to a wheelchair at present, following spinal surgery, which makes your video all the more enjoyable. Thanks once again,

[@dieselsan]

Exceptional footage. This is the most realistic view I’ve ever encountered of this route - you bring it to reality for us all, thank you.

[@barryfisher5077]

Did crib Gogh today for the first time and your video really help me negotiate a few tricky bits… good work

[@LocoOco]

The last time l did that climb, l was 17 year old, and it seemed like we had wings. Never timed ourselves, but we got to the top fast. I'm now 48, and want to do the challenge again, after watching that excellent video. Don't think l will have the same energy l did when l was young, but will have the same determination to get to the Top. Thanks for relighting my fire, that was outstanding🔥😎😎

[@DaveMoreman]

Did half of this back in the 80s, and turned back due to wind. Went back again a few days later and did the whole Horseshoe. Great video... brings back all the fear! 😅

[@Sajayah]

Incredible footage and the best video of climbing Crib Goch I’ve seen. It literally feels like I am climbing it again in person. Fabulous.

[@LordHeath1972]

This is hands-down the best and most accurate video of Crib Goch I have ever seen. It is the top of my "to do" list but I have not had the courage to tackle it yet. This video has given me the confidence to do it now. Thank you.

[@johnnotts2]

LordHeath1972 thanks, shoot for a dry day for your first attempt and whilst you are there do not forget to climb Tryfyn! After this there is always the Cosmiques ridge in Chamonix... :)

[@wrexshunt]

Have done it ? One year later ... LordHeath1972

[@paulhoulden]

@@johnnotts2 The Cosmiques arete is ace

[@johnnotts2]

Yes, several times and I'd say it's well worth the trip to Chamonix.

[@paulhoulden]

@@johnnotts2 im off to Zermatt in August, i won't say what to try and climb bit think you can maybe guess

[@daletomaselli4480]

We (workmates and i) had got to the point at 8mins in....then thought better of it. Instead of retracing our steps to the Pyg Track intersection.... we went down the bank on our arses through grassy tussocks, heather and sheep sh!t. 😂

[@daveymjohnson]

42:02 Bless you mate, your a real gent. I always find the nicest, friendliest people up mountains.

[@jenniferjones188]

Great video I climbed Snowdon last week hottest day of the year, haven't got enough confidence to do Crib Goch always in awe of people who can.

[@woundedsoldier1766]

24th July that was a great day to climb!

[@wrexshunt]

Don't rush into it - build up your confidence gradually then you will be able to do it and enjoy yourself. And not to be scrambling lots of the way as I did. But maybe that's the secret to enjoying it properly Best wishes

[@sydneytse4448]

Did crib goch with my friend yesterday and it was fantastic!! We did quite a bit of research before our scramble but this is the best video we’ve seen as its really accurate and was able to let us know what to expect👍great video and can’t wait to go back!

[@markhumphreys2311]

Best one I've seen so far as far as real life walking/scrambling perspective goes 🖒🖒

[@johnnotts2]

Mark Humphreys thanks Mark!

[@kimjarvis7355]

Same, so many look either worse due to the fish eye, or not as scary. Or they look up the entire time or just at the floor. I feel like this is pretty realistic!

[@andrewmullan611]

Top chap offering help to the lady struggling! Kudos! 👌👍

[@benowen6750]

Watched this from start to finish, better than any movie I’ve watched, brilliant John. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks Ben, 4 years on its still helping out everyone else out, so good to see.

[@msmrreckoning]

it's like Skyrim or a movie 10/10 movie and I'm only 5 minutes in

[@Louisa93able]

When I went up the route years ago it was easy to choose a way, because of the queue! One or two persons were in difficulty more because of the steep sides to the shoulder than for any good reason, like lack of three firm points of attachment as you said so well with your advice in passing.

[@nosek666]

Never follow crowds in mountain, there might be people who don't know what they are doing and you end up on the wrong path or get yourself crag fast. If in doubt better return or ask someone who seems to be well equipped for advice(don't just follow them blindly either as you may end up on a climbing terrain ).The best way it's obviously to get yourself prepared :map/compass/viewranger at least

[@tonyhailstone]

It took me years to build up the courage to climb it and it will take me years to get over the trauma of doing it. I was terrified the entire way, including the initial scramble to get to the ridge. I had to bum shuffle the entire length of Crib Goch so took me probably an hour. When I got to the third pinnacle, I took one look and thought NOPE. Luckily I found a bypass to the left (which was probably more dangerous than just going right like you did, but it felt less exposed). Once I got off Crib Goch, I felt amazing but then continuing up the mountain, the scree slopes really messed up my brain thinking I was gonna slide off the mountain (I wasn't) so by the time I got to the base of the next scramble I just had to get off the mountain quickly. I chose to then scramble down the very steeps slopes rather than continue upward. Again, carrying on would have probably been safer but my brain (and heart) just had enough!

[@johnnotts2]

Fears like that are best tackled with continued exposure. I used to be scared of drowning, my swim teacher repeatedly pushed me out into the middle of the pool with a stick. Now I am great at swimming, but scared of swim teachers - it's more manageable.

[@amberjones5785]

The ridge is the worst part x

[@willward952]

I'd be the same, probably with a 'very large turd' in my pants because of the height. Doubt I would attempt it, would get crag-fast instantly and ask for the helicopter to get me off!!😰🙀scare-dee-heights Cat🙀😩

[@Oakleaf700]

@@willward952 I'd be the same...I get dizzy on Avon Gorge! ..

[@thejughead138]

Greetings brother, I will try Crib Croch myself next summer! I am terrified of heights so I will try Striding Edge first! 🙏

[@Bl12zard]

So many videos of this climb and nobody includes the sound of them breathing out the rear on the climb. Respect for including it. Shows the legs burning as you climb.

[@johnnotts2]

Thx, from memory this was about an 70 percent effort. Certainly could go a lot faster. But was a nice day and I was happy with the pace.

[@victoriamillard3156]

My friend died here this December . I am watching this as I’d never heard of it before .

[@nosek666]

The best video of Crib Goch I've ever seen. Brilliant shows it exactly the way it looks. I'll recommend to watch this one to anyone who attempt to go there.

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks Kris I keep meaning to make some more of these, I did promise a winter speed assent also. Hope your climb goes well!

[@nosek666]

@@johnnotts2 haha you are like me a bit.I've done so many different climbs but never get a grip to record it and make it to a proper video(I would need a good camera first I guess:).Thanks if weather improves and condition allow me I'll be there net week.Regards Kris

[@richardpoynton4026]

Appreciate this footage. I’m Welsh, and I love this walk*, but am no longer able to do this due to Multiple Sclerosis. Not that I did this walk very often before MS, being a semi professional couch potato in my younger years….. Watching this, especially around the 40/50 minute mark, whilst at the same time having a touch of vertigo in real life, almost made me throw up (tmi), so this is very realistic for me. MS symptom (vertigo) meets my long term fear of heights, then watching you traverse that knife edge walk with vertiginous falls each side of you was a ‘perfect storm’ for me….. lol….. thank god for the pause button! Watching this made my pulse rate jump…….. *when I say this walk, I didn’t take THIS route! I’m sure of it! I think I took the easier walking route - ha, decades ago, now……

[@arsenalfeet]

Just did snowdon but i went the y lliwedd way then up watkin path. I didnt want to do crib goch in tge morning due to cloud and im glad I didn’t. Would have been dangerous. Clouds had lifted by time i was up snowdon but i didnt do crib goch back down. I thought i didnt have enough knowledge of navigating it reverse way round only ever seen it this way round. Ill go back and do it for sure though. Great video!

[@2spoons]

Best thing I ever heard was x3 point of contact and you are OK!!!

[@rakeshathukattu4771]

53:02 that left path gives a false sense of security and takes you to the side of the mountain before vanishing into loose scree! This video is four years old and I did the route yesterday. Did the same mistake and ended up scrambling 400 feet up to the summit of Garnedd Ugain through very steep slope and a ton of loose scree. But, it was awesome! Right is right, left is death 😁 You cant really see the ridge until you get to the summit. Saw a few people coming down complaining they cant see it through the fog before they got to the summit but they also wore Wellingtons and complained google maps wasn't working so probably for the best! Also, thanks for this video- was really helpful in my research doing it for the first time without any mountain guide. Very relevant and very useful! Wouldn't have taken the wrong path if I had paid a bit more attention to this :D

[@tkiernan]

I did exactly the same thing at the weekend😂😂 the walk back up the side is a killer!!

[@DrawingNo1]

Great video! I have done it three times now and it doesn't get any easier although it is a fantastic ridge walk.

[@robertwilliams9364]

Possibly the best video one I've seen for a true perspective 👌

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks, I'll be out the end of August. Since this video was shot we have had a boy! He is only 2 so it's the tourist slog for us. :)

[@tobywan12]

this is sooooo much more accurate of the actual climb. So many videos make it look vertical either side and the ridge only about 3cm wide. Crib Goch just isn't like that. Yes, its steep and deffo not a first time climbers / walkers mountain. Very doable for most though. I have seen young kids up there. Great video

[@RD-dn7yv]

Great video - shows the reality of climbing and traversing the ridge.

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks, it's been 2 years since I put this video up, it's great to still be getting messages etc. I must put up some speed ru s on the Cullin Ridge and Cosmiques Arete as well.

[@leejohnson3209]

I'm invited to do this next month. It's interesting to see it filmed on a normal lens to get an idea of what it's really like. Looks very do-able for my experience/fitness level. I'd say trips caused by fatigue is the biggest danger I need to keep in mind.

[@johnnotts2]

Correct, I think it was prince William when he manned the helicopter that said he had never seen so many sprained ankles in his life...

[@thetrailhunter4469]

Nice video, very handy for a real example. Cheers!

[@josephclout3633]

I was planning on doing the exact same thing as you have done! Got a GoPro hero 5 myself and I was going to do the whole Crib Goch in a normal, linear FOV as I couldn't find a video of it on KZbin. Excellent video, loved it. :)

[@timothy-mcgaw]

Can see what you mean about the lady that was for sure going through a barrier. Well done to you for calmly giving some reassuring guidance. Pretty much the best thing you can do in those situations.

[@drdanthelizzyman]

Yes, this gives you a great feel for the route ... feel as if I was back there again. First time I did it in misty conditions, I went left of the rocky out-crop at 55:20 and ended up stuck on the scree. You need to climb up it instead (as shown here). Definitely one to do on a still & dry day ... any wind up on the crib is not going to be pleasant.

[@johnnotts2]

But winter accents with crampons are so much fun! :)

[@Napoleonicwarfare]

Literally made that mistake today, do not use that path on the left, we had to scale up a rockfall part, up to a part with more solid rock and eventually made it onto the path but its definelty not wise and much more dangerous than scrambling the outcrop

[@kmtb2011]

this reminds me of striding and swirl edge at helveyln, i cant wait to do Grib Goch in summer, been hiking snowdon over 11 times but never Grib Goch

[@jimfieldhouse2267]

That’s the same weekend we went up. Ridiculously amazing weather for it and the exact same place after the first ridge section that we got a bit lost too. We made a wrong turn after coming off the first bit and went down a load of scree, ending up joining the miners and up the zig zag. This video was really helpful for next time we do the Crib Goch route as I can now see a way up onto Crib-y-Ddysgl. Thanks

[@johnnotts2]

Do t mention it. Have a good new year, and happy climbing!

[@mjojrjr6231]

Best guide for who will try first time... Will watch this from start to finish next time I have the time.👍

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks for the upvote. I wish I had provided some commentary. I was really tired when I did this as it was part of a 3 peak challenge, somthing I do not reccomend.

[@mjojrjr6231]

@@johnnotts2 the footage alone is a massive help Mate and gives the close to real view. Of course being there is a different story. When we did Helvelyn, I've watched couple of videos as well but never seen one like this which is so much in details. Your Vid is pretty long but very much worth it to watch.

[@Louisa93able]

I think it is a wonderful climb on a good day like yours. I do not fancy it at all in winter, in snow, with strong winds and bad visibility! Thanks for going to all the effort of making your full demonstration available on KZbin for all wannabes.

[@johnnotts2]

That's ok Britt. I'm in Zermatt at the moment and feel like I could write the book on unfavourable conditions!

[@L4WNY..]

My 1st ever Mountain was Scafell Pike, this'll be my 2nd in a few weeks .....can't wait ☺️ Great video and insight as to what to expect 👍

[@abrasdwe]

Great video and effort…did the pyg track up and lanberris down…crib goch next year 🙏 thanks for the upload

[@peterb9481]

Really good video. Nice that this is made with a good lens camera, strapped to chest (not head). Whilst I’m sure other videos are nice - this does appear a notch up in showing how it really is. Nice views and good job!!

[@johnnotts2]

Many thanks... From St Thomas, waiting on my first born. :)

[@Yulia369F]

Thank you so much, I will most likely hiking it alone and this was so helpful. Such a splendid place !

[@johnnotts2]

You will be ok, just pick a dry day and stick broadly to the 'path' , there will be people up there all day, so support is there if you sprain an ankle etc. Have fun!

[@Yulia369F]

Thank you , John, I appreciate it. It was great despite the strong wind and remaining snow ; the only challenge was wearing gloves when being used to chalk only during my training and it made me slightly nervous. Now I am looking forward to go back and get a better time. Best wishes!

[@_marklife]

Really enjoyed watching, the best Crib Goch video I've seen

[@johnnotts2]

Thx Mark, I'll make some other ridge videos later in the year now babay is growing up and jobs are at a premium.

[@_marklife]

@@johnnotts2 I completed Crib Goch yesterday for the first time. It definitely looked easier in your video haha Very windy!

[@pete904]

Great vid! I’m doing this tomorrow, this is a great help! Also, love that you kept the full audio as is; I breathe like that on all my hikes and climbs, this makes me feel like less of a fatbody 😂

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks Pete, was aiming for realism. Good luck tomorrow and remember if it's wet to be extra careful. For instance I would not jog over the ridge like I did in the dry if it were wet.

[@pete904]

@@johnnotts2 Thanks for the advice! I definitely wasn’t jogging anywhere 🤣 but the weather was good. Snowdon summit was socked in by clouds, but Crib Goch was dry and clear. A great day out!

[@fuxwarsheep]

Finally, somebody talks about the obscure side-effect of fish-eye ;) nice vid, will climb tomorrow!!!

[@johnnotts2]

Excellent, get to the car park well before 07:00 to make sure you get a space. Else it's a very very long walk!

[@fuxwarsheep]

Hahaha, will do my best. Cheers

[@wrexshunt]

John Jackson did you do it ?

[@bryanurizar]

Went up Snowdown for the first time last weekend via Llanberis with the wife and dogs but this is the route I’d really love to do some day!

[@johnnotts2]

Super achieveable. For dogs that do as they are told you could attach him to a dog climbing harness. I'll be doing that next year :)

[@soletrail]

Great Job John. Hoping hitting this next year.

[@johnnotts2]

Go for a winter accent!

[@soletrail]

O that's tempting.. ever do Carrauntoohil in Ireland? Some lovely ridges there 🙂

[@johnnotts2]

@@soletrail Sadly no, most focus on Mountaineering in the Alps. It's quicker to get there from London than Wales and offers a lot more options. A flight to Geneva is super duper cheap!

[@andrewbarrett42]

Superb video,I was there yesterday,amazing place.

[@johnnotts2]

Glad you liked it, it's an old video now, 4 years. Seems to have exploded in popularity given covid travel restrictions. Happy climbing!

[@Louisa93able]

What a day you chose for your demonstration! Superb complete route viewing! I am not entirely convinced there is only one route up to sharp shoulder.

[@johnnotts2]

It's a pretty wide ridge with a very wide approach so there are many routes and ways around problems etc. So no one visit is the same.

[@TheOptimisticAdventurer]

Fabulous effort and thank you for the great video, it has calmed my nerves somewhat.

[@johnnotts2]

It's not so bad. Issue you will have this time of year is condition. Snowdon has just had its first snow fall of the season. Its all melted but keep in mind the effect of wet algee covered rock. It will be slippery. Maintain 3 points of contact. No running access like me.

[@TheOptimisticAdventurer]

John Jackson we cancelled our trip as rain, wind and snow were forecast...we’ll wait till spring.

[@johnnotts2]

@@TheOptimisticAdventurer ill work on a winter accent video. :)

[@TheOptimisticAdventurer]

John Jackson fancy taking an absolute novice? Done scarfell as a kid but nothing since (41). I think a lot of people would like to see a vid of someone like yourself taking an absolute newbie!

[@cbr900rr6]

Thanks for this. Watched every second of it. It's worth it..

[@johnnotts2]

Great, see if you can climb faster!

[@cbr900rr6]

@@johnnotts2 I don't think so lol.

[@peterwebb6980]

Hi Terrific vid, I went up Watkin path about 60 years ago, followed by pyg track and miners path about 30 years ago, think I’m a bit too old to do Crib Goch now!

[@johnnotts2]

You are never too old...

[@redbison6417]

Make it look so easy mate. I'm planning on doing it this summer, wish me luck.

[@johnnotts2]

You can do it. This was 2017 I think. Now I have a 3 Yr old and a 4 month old. I think I can get them both up the tourist route in the summer when we move out of London and closer to Wales. So maybe see you there!

[@87cmacguinness]

Wow I feel so much anxiety just watching this, I could never do something like this. Real fear of heights, climbing snowdon in a couple of weeks looking for a challenge but this is far beyond me

[@kevinjackson6387]

Did this route when I was 15 ,over 45 years ago ,glad I did it but once was enough ,was up there Easter Sunday walked up at night did the miners track ,full moon lovely night saw the sun rise at the top

[@johnnotts2]

Perfect timing to start the 3000s...

[@fuzylogik]

snap went up snowden exactly on that sunday but via the pyg trail and no where near as fast. great video

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Thinking of doing this weekend as the weathers looking ideal. Thanks for posting this .Have subbed & liked. 😎

[@johnnotts2]

Mark’sGoneWalking ! Good luck stay epic.

[@Hungtudry]

Fantastic video one of the best I’ve seen also looks far less frightening when it’s not being filmed through a fish eye lens hoping to climb this soon as the worlds back to normal.

[@chrismo3142]

Brilliant video mate, looking forward to doing this with my boy in the summer!

[@johnnotts2]

That's ok, hope you have a great time!

[@wrexshunt]

So what was it like ?

[@planesimple8619]

Smashing video, perfect for beginners. Looks really realistic!

[@johnnotts2]

Get out there!

[@adegibbo]

Thank you...best crib goch guide yet

[@annejones597]

With Crib y Ddysgl, it's always best to go straight at the ridge. There are a lot of out-and-back wimping paths that lead to dead ends

[@MP_pov]

Well done, good pace and good video! But no way in hell would I walk that ridge!

[@johnnotts2]

It really is just a walk. The height issues are a perception thing. You can do it.

[@wrexshunt]

M P yeah but it you keep 3 limbs contact you can scrambled all the way if you had to but those conditions are very very rare and you wouldn't do it in bad weather any road . Best wishes

[@dunebasher1971]

Fantastic video, great to get a real sense of what it actually looks like without ridiculous fisheye distortion. Can you do the scary bit of Sgurr Mhich Choinnich in the Cuillin now? :)

[@johnnotts2]

dunebasher1971 im looking at the Isle of Sky next year. This month I'm heading to the Alps for a few 4000 metre peaks and Mt Blanc.

[@MrXXXMILOXXX]

I am about to do this on Thursday, your video even though a few years old , holds out to the best point of reference to be found. We will double your time though 😄, how fast were you 😅😅😅, we are going for 3 hours to get to the summit.

[@johnnotts2]

I has not going flat out and was carrying a go pro Karma grip chest mounted. Going around 15 to 20 mins faster is possible. My main limiter was dehydration / heat. A cooler day would be easily faster. Level of fitness then was 10kms covered in 44 mins / 5kms covered in a flat 20. Now post baby I am not so fit.

[@cluxseltoot]

Excellent video, impressive and informative - much appreciate that you made this video.

[@johnnotts2]

But have you gone up yet?

[@bobmarley6161]

Hi... Fantastic video can I ask if it possible to stay on the ridge line at the top when you dropped down... Do you have to go the path way you took... I'm going to watch this video a few times to familiarise myself.... Best regards and stay safe

[@jaredellis2754]

What a fantastic video. Good job, keep it up.

[@SetForAdventures]

Super video, riveting! Going to give the snowdon horse shoe a go in a few wks via crib goch (gulp) subbed and thx for the share!

[@MK_2023.]

What’s the noise in the background? It almost sounds like machinery or something, it’s strange.

[@johnnotts2]

Stabaliser gimble is attached to a gopro. These days I would just head mount an osmo. The gopro unit hear was chest mounted.

[@MK_2023.]

@@johnnotts2 Ahh that makes sense! I was so confused thinking it was the noise the wind was making while rushing through the mountains haha. Great video!

[@ianjames3218]

Brilliant best honest account I have seen. Amazing effort well done

[@johnnotts2]

Thank you, hope your assent goes OK!

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

John, you’re like a bloody mountain goat man 👍👍😂😂brilliant

[@johnnotts2]

Haha, just a walk in the hills :)

[@hiraeth0227]

excellent video john thaku

[@johnnotts2]

hiraeth does this mean you have climbed the ridge?

[@RamLakhan-101]

Hi, just out of interest what camera did you use? Pic quality is top notch! Thanks

[@DESIFRONTIERS]

i was i spired my your video, and we managed to do it safely, thank you

[@johnnotts2]

Awesome. For extra points, book a flight to Geneva in the summer, hire a car and head to Chamonix. When you get there climb the cosmix ridge. :)

[@davidmccarter9479]

This is really good, well worth watching all.

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks David, I hope that you have a great scramble when you head up!

[@kartikwat]

This video is great. Perfect .. No fish eye shit... This is exactly you will find while climbing via Crib Goch :) Cheers mate

[@johnnotts2]

I save the fish eye for when I want to look good skiing!

[@markmitchell2282]

You made it look easy . 😀

[@johnnotts2]

But it is Mark, it is...

[@byranitar736]

Thank you so much for this video. Really appreciate it!

[@johnnotts2]

That's ok, good luck on your climb!

[@davidsmith6355]

44.03 "not as bad as it looks". At that exact spot, I noticed a sheer drop of a few hundred feet to the right and to get over that pinnacle you have to place yourself immediately above that drop and scramble up a near vertical face for several meters. It does lean away from the drop slightly and that gravity advantage is the only reason I continued my walk. To start that scramble however, I had to place my boot on a flat piece of rock about the same size as my boot that's really out on the edge with nothing below it at all. 3 points of contact ok, that should work but there is zero margin of error for a few seconds and if you fell its just a freefall through air of what looks like 3 or 4 hundred feet to the bottom of the cliff. I'd say its worse than it looks myself as the film didn't really show the drop and the level of exposure at that location. I didn't find it a technical challenge but its the most dangerous thing I have ever done in 50 years of hiking/walking and you do have to stretch a bit and cling on to get up and over that pinnacle. I wouldn't encourage anyone to go there in case they had an accident. Most of the rest of the ridge is a bit easier I think but again, there are drops so you cant afford any mistakes.

[@wimtrails1193]

Great video, really does show the reality of the climb, I'm trying to do a similar thing by showing people whole trails, I also speed them up on KZbin to 16x speed (don't think I'd recommend it for one, might seem a bit strange and too quick). Thank you for giving me a great preview of what's to come if I try attempting the climb!

[@johnnotts2]

Sounds like a good idea. I am too lazy with editing to do that :) The Cullin Ridge and Cosmiques ridges could both do with some good videos that focus on accuracy.

[@wimtrails1193]

@@johnnotts2 I feel as though we are giving some people a good spoiler of what's to come, but I hate the thought of the next generation of walkers/hikers/runner having to start afresh. Might be sometime before you see me up on a ridge, I'm starting local and slowly moving outwards, as you know yourself, the walking and recording isn't the hard part, the editing definitely takes up a lot of time!

[@Peter-lm3ic]

Some say Grip Goch is a doddle, well it is possibly on a nice sunny day with little wind, but try it with low temperatures, a storm wind with lashing rain and it is quite different! You rope up by necessity, your shivering with cold, legs feel like lead and fingers so numb untying rope knots is impossible. Life feels like hell on earth.

[@marcinlexx3791]

I come back and come back to this video

[@johnnotts2]

I aim to please...

[@trotterbruno]

Great Vid. I've always shied away from this Beast, thinking it was just a touch too much out of my comfort zone. but this is the perfect "how to" guide to conquering it. Ingenious route up the "bad step" . the 1st wall is at approx 18.35. the 2nd main wall is at approx 20.57 ( 21.50 when you get moving after your little break). i've seen at least 5 other POV vids and they ALL involve proper hands on scrambling for between 5 to 10 minutes. you only seem to use any upper body strength in that move after the main wall, where you try that gully, then divert Right. INSTANTLY you find much more do-able angles ! after that, it's just an occasional bit of hands for steadying. Like others have said in comments, your bypass of the 3rd pinnacle is excellent too. again, none of the other POV vid's seem to take those extra couple of steps round the corner that you do...so by the time you get to 44.28 to head Left...you take the smallest of steps up. everyone else is doing way more climbing at that point, having cut in left, earlier. Many thanks for sharing this video. It's definitely on my "to do " list now.

[@johnnotts2]

Thx, I am getting a real taste for ridge climbing now, especially in Europe, Cosmiques in chamonix, Zermatt etc. This route was part of a charity event I had been sleeping on a mini bus for several hours before hand so had to make it up based on rocks showing traction. Perhaps not 'the route' but certainly a route. Bottom line it's an achievable introduction that involves minimal hand work and limited actual exposure. In good conditions its a must. When wet its 'for experiance only' and in winter is a technical climb. Hope you get to do it this year. Remember to get to the carpark before 06:00 to get a place else you will have to walk up.

[@catherineh.832]

This is amazing! Just what I was looking for, thank you

[@chriseaton1767]

Good clear pictures,but what is the annoying noise(not the wind) what cam did you use ??

[@paulsymonds820]

Unbelievable video, magnificent!

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks, this was around 4 years ago now. These days it's all about baby videos.

[@lean2281]

to get back down do you have to go back across the knife edge ?

[@onetrue217]

No plenty of other route’s down. Pyg track back down will take you back to Pen-y-pass car park where you likely started for Crib Goch walk. Other routes take you down the other side to Llanberis. Walked this yesterday but cloud cover up top so visibility poor. There was low chance of rain and low wind (less 6mph), these are key things to look for when walking Crib Goch. Don’t underestimate it, but a real sense of accomplishment once finished.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa16308]

Thanks, last time I just went right past the junction and totally missed it, easy to miss...What minute shows the exact split from the normal pyg track?

[@johnnotts2]

Right at the start. That's the start of the split. It's the first fence you come accross from the car park. 16 mins from car park to that spot at the pace shown.

[@willowmcgregor2529]

Really useful, thanks. Which part of the climb/video is the most difficult?

[@johnnotts2]

Without watching again I can't give a time index. In 2009 I 'climbed' it's all with no hands. That should give some idea as to how hard it is. If it's wet or icy use extreme caution. Else, maintain 3 points of contact and you will struggle to come unstuck

[@willowmcgregor2529]

That's great, thankyou.

[@christophersmith7714]

Great vid. Still looks a bit scary in places. What gimbal did you use and what gopro settings. Obviously not wide angle and it certainly gives a better perspective. Cheers

[@johnnotts2]

Narrow FoV, which I think works out to about 35mm at full frame. Gimbal was the Karma grip, chest mounted. If I did it again I would head mount a dji osmo / in camera stabaliser gopro and run a power lead over my head with the same narrow fov to avoid lens distortion.

[@johnnotts2]

Now get out there.

[@christophersmith7714]

@@johnnotts2 its on my list. 2 weeks ago I did Tryfan on the Saturday and the Glyders and Y Garn in a 10 mile loop on the Sunday! In sunshine. Cheers John.

[@johnnotts2]

This is easier than Tryfan. So that's cool. Now going get up there for the start of the 3000s...

[@andylloyd8176]

Awesome dude, thanks very much for the level of detail and help on tackling this trek.. Just got a sub ;)

[@johnnotts2]

And now you get to see periodic video of my kid growing up. Stay subscribed. I'll get him climbing in 2 years.

[@paulhancock3791]

This has been on my bucket list for a couple of years now and I hope to get to the top over the summer. I'd love to do this route but I have pretty much no experience. However, the purpose of doing this is to challenge myself. So, I'm not sure if I should do Crib Goch as I've been thinking about the Pyg trail. But I worry the Pyg trail won't leave me with the life affirming satisfaction I want to get out of this. In your opinion, do you think I should stick to the Pyg (being an absolute beginner, such as I am) or is this route do-able for a beginner? Cheers

[@johnnotts2]

I think I first took this route aged 8. In this video I think it's completed in about 90mins. If you are physically able and not scared of exposure you will be fine.

[@DrawingNo1]

Don't go left at about 53:00 mins as it is all scree and harder walking although it initially looks easier. Follow the route that he takes!

[@johnnotts2]

Thanks dude, and as a note to all I was not following 'the route'. There is not strictly a route to follow beyone the path most trodden. That's a great feature in its self that mean no one climb is the same as another. :)

[@DrawingNo1]

Even though Snowdon is always busy the Crib Goch route is always enjoyable and highly recommended if you have a good head for heights.

[@ardane1956]

Hi John, thx for a really useful educational. Im 64 and have an interest in doing it ! ! Can I ask - what shoes would you recommend - or what were you wearing ? Also I'd do the Pyg route too cos I know it , but at my age wouldn't have any interest in carrying on up to Snowdon after the ridge - so is it doable to bear left and go down via Miners ?

[@johnnotts2]

Assuming a dry ish day I'd wear mountain trainers. Either Slalom or inov8. Personally I steer clear of boots, they are heavier, less presise on footing and the whole 'ankle support' argument falls flat on its face when you realise you have been walking on your feet for 63 years. I don't know your fitness level. I'd say as a broad stroke if you complete a 5km in sub 25 mins you will have no fitness issues and match the pace you have seen (90mins). On the day, this was my 3rd 3000ft peak so I was going slow. A 5km time beyond 33mins would mean the whole thing would take around 4-5 hours to the top. There is no abort to the left without a steep decent.. You could do it in places but it would be easier to complete the route. You can however finish the ridge and decend via any route you like. Put simply a moderately active person whole is OK with exposure will be fine.

[@ardane1956]

@@johnnotts2 Thx John - yes I thought as much re footwear. Im not up to 5km in less than 30 atm - but I'd enjoy the few months challenge it would take to get there. At any rate v useful advice. I'm also thinking I'd be safer to do it with a guide.

[@Jdilla1988]

Negotiating the climbs in the rain, poor visibility and strong gusts was terrifying but nevertheless amazing not to mention the loose scree. Enjoyed thoroughly last Thursday

[@johnnotts2]

Awesome, June and July have the lowest chances of rain in Wales. But glad you made it.

[@Louisa93able]

I made the last comment a short time before you mentioned 5 or 6 variations possible at that point, but what about earlier? Signs of significant wear to the rock on many occasions seemed to be quite broadly spread to me.

[@benowen6750]

I can scramble Crib Gôch with my eyes closed, basically, in my dreams. 😂😂😂😂👍🏼

[@leonplatt9723]

I’m not to sure about the route this guy is taking but if your walking/scrambling crib goch then surely you want to be on top of the arête rather than on the side? Well done 👍🏾 for the first time though!!

[@johnnotts2]

I moved around.

[@leonplatt9723]

John Jackson it’s a a great vid and a superb day

[@Obscura_]

43:57 is this section only doable by climbing on the right?

[@Obscura_]

That’s probably the only section that looks a little sketchy!