CRIB GOCH (with cloud inversion) and Pen Yr Ole Wen Solo Hike - SNOWDONIA

A weekend of adventures in Snowdonia.
A solo hike of Pen Yr Ole Wen for sunset and FINALLY Crib Goch at sunrise, lead by the awesome Dave (find him on Insta @thedaverave_hikes or Facebook: / exploringnorthwales ) - we got the most insane cloud inversion!
Such an incredible weekend, one of my favourite and most memorable weekends of hiking.
My kit:
Headband: La Sportiva
Jacket: Decathlon
Boots: Ecco Exohike
Lowe Alpine 24L: geni.us/loweal...
Osprey 2.5L water bladder: geni.us/waterb...
Anker Power Bank (small): geni.us/powerb...
Anker Power Bank (large): geni.us/powerb...
Charging lead: geni.us/multic...
DJI Osmo Action Camera: geni.us/djiosm...
Handheld Tripod: geni.us/handtr...
Mini first aid kit: geni.us/minifi...
Thanks for watching - follow more of my adventures on instagram @graces__adventures x

[@garymartin557]

used to love days like these. the days when we feel really alive. the times spent climbing in the alps, the sun rises and the feeling of warmth. happy days.

[@firstresponder9383]

Well done grace. Your certainly achieving your goals. That scenery is utterly breathtaking. Also the helicopter moment was so cool. Well done girl. Keep on climbing 😉

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much I appreciate it 🤍

[@jameshcox]

Loved this thanks for sharing, what a great weekend.

[@mikecawthorne3429]

Brilliant video, thank you so much. It brought back a lot of memories of 40 years ago when I was a lot fitter. I only did Crib Goch once and it was foggy. We didn’t realise how steep the sides were until we saw the postcards in the old station gift shop at the top. Many thanks again, Mike in Sheffield.

[@jamieskinner3789]

Iv crossed crib goch so many times, it never gets boring. So much love for snowdonia

[@obers_outdoors]

Great watch Grace, great to see Bangors buffest mountain leader

[@PhilCymro]

Well done Grace. I did Crib Goch back in 2006, and saw someone fall (badly injured, but survived thankfully), so haven't been back. But it's always a fantastic achievement, and a memory that'll stay with you for sure.

[@GracesAdventures]

It’s a scary one at times but worth it when done safely 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@frankbrooks5966]

Aye lass you made it and didn’t cry so a huge feather in your cap and very valuable experience. Something you will no doubt build on as you take on more challenges. Love your vids so thanks.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you 💛

[@Showloveclothing]

I need some of this in my life 😩 beautiful views

[@rosssmith7331]

Put a smile on my face this amazing!!

[@ackosadventures2486]

Brilliant video the ridge looked awesome I can see why you didn’t want to go alone 👍👍

[@TheMackemMountaineer]

Really good video. I love the fact you didn't hide any part of your humanity as so many would. You and. Couple of other "youtubers" have inspired me to start my own and get out there. I think I need you to lead me over crib Goch lol

[@trevormattocks4428]

Amazing, both terrifying incredible place to be. At the top of the world on a knife edge. A mammoth effort. Thanks for posting.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@grahamleigh7323]

Well done Grace. Crib Goch can be very unnerving and is most definitely a challenge which is not for the faint of heart. Amazing achievement 👏👏👏

[@summiteater]

Excellent video Grace, you were so lucky to get the weather you did at this time of the year. Well done on Crib, got that on my list to do

[@stephenoconnor2199]

Love that you show both the highs and lows of adventuring. It's so honest and such a part of the experience too. Those panorama shots from the 2 hikes were absolutely STUNNING 🤩 I'm probably not the only one who is "living their adventures" through people like you so keep up the wonderful videos. 👏👏👏

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Stephen appreciate the comments ☺️

[@Andy-walkaboutnutty]

Nice one, I enjoyed that 👍🙂💜

[@___Stephan_D___]

You are amazing ! So much beautiful view ! and god the weather was good ... thanks for the video

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Nice one grace. The sunrise shots looking back on the way up crib we’re stunning. Nae luck wi the drone! Gordon

[@jaynew5762]

I did the miners path up snowdon yesterday and the scenery in the snow is unreal😍

[@theregster]

Amazing video. The views you got were incredible! Really enjoyed that. Keep up the good work!

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you ☺️

[@leehughes32]

Great vlog grace ive done crib goch a couple of times never had weather like u had, looked amazing. ATB

[@declanconway2903]

Great video again and great weather. Stay safe and Happy Christmas.

[@regreg5416]

Have not been on a mountain for 30 years due to severe health problems but like you are doing I collected as many memmories as possible, keep going and keep posting. Had over 200 crossings of Grib Goch but the most beautiful and memorable was above a red tinted inversion (could not resist your video when I saw Crib Goch and inversion in the title) I can guarantee that that is a memory you will have for decades. My memory also included emerging from the immersion on Snowdon just as, coincidentally a good friend, at that time, emerged from the other side together with his dog. Mountain memories never go away, dont ever stop.

[@bayisleKeith]

Wonderful and well done inspiring

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

What a great day for your hike i wish sometimes I live close by its a bit of a hike from Kent to Wales for the day and you have to be so careful to pick the right one as it changes so quickly great job

[@stevecoombs8409]

Hi Grace ,well done !!! You picked an awesome day to tackle Crib Goch .......I duff my cap ma'am .

[@GracesAdventures]

Ha thaaanks ☺️

[@mark_butty_adventures]

Grace that looked just breathtakingly beautiful!! Amazing again!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@movie4u2c]

Another great film, really enjoy your channel, great inspiration and tips for all. Fenix Light should send you a LR35R for those low light descents👍. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Kevin!

[@louisecoombs4895]

Another great video Grace with stunning views. Love following your adventures and look forward to seeing more in 2022! Xx

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Lou ☺️💛

[@Trylobyte]

Pen yr Ole Wen can be a bit of a trickster I've found! Especially on descent, and even with the helpful little cairns people have made to try and even the score. Amazing luck to have clear weather on top -it has always been in mist for me.

[@dg4846]

I am incredible jelouse :) Fantastic walk Crib Goch (I have made it twice in mixed conditions). Great job!

[@kmtb2011]

am doing grib coch this summer, cant wait its been on my bucklist for a while

[@grantormerod]

Crib Gogh is on my 'to do list' even more so now ive seen your video. An early morning start should get those clouds i hope.

[@supernova046]

just subscribed after reading hatchet job done on daily post about you.best wishes from north wales.

[@GracesAdventures]

thank you 🙏🏻

[@lukemagee462]

I second your comment on the ogwen valley being stunning but my favourite is Dyffryn Mymbyr which leads up to the pen y pass. Love your videos.

[@davewatson430]

well done great video. brave coming down there in the dark. i still think you did the right thing choosing the route that you know.

[@souieappe]

That was auwsom! I never realized Great Britten had such terrain! You do a wonderful job!

[@gregcooper2719]

One of my favourite routes to do is up Pen Yr Ole Wen, up to Carnedd Daffyd, round to Llewelyn, then east along the ridge, cutting down past the reservoir to the A5 then back along the A5 to the car. It’s a long day out but a great walk with some stunning views

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you hoping to do this route soon!

[@gregcooper2719]

@@GracesAdventures half jealous as it’s a great day out, half not as I’m not fit enough to do it myself at any point…

[@OrderOfWoods]

Amazing climb. Regardless that youbwere both tired , you looked at the end much happier than ever. Another mountain down! 🤠✌ Best regards, Grace!

[@dorank86]

Loved every minute of it, cloud inversion was sensational. Watching you scurry across the edge did leave me anxious tho. Perfection, I can’t wait to watch more adventures.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you ☺️

[@ponysmoke7884]

Awesome film. That first descent in the dark had me worried. Be careful out there!

[@davidcox2264]

That was so incredible 😍 thank you so much for sharing.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you! ☺️🙏🏻

[@IvorsTravels]

Crib Goch is always an adventure. Some years ago I did this a few times. The Snowden Horseshoe was a favourite. Since retiring though I find that my balance and so my head for heights is not what it was. I loved seeing the ridge once more and being reminded of those exciting times. As you say this is not really a walk to do solo. Keep on enjoying the world out there. Your videos will be amazing to look back on in the future. I would like to see more of your adventures so have subscribed.

[@erol4130]

Ur awesome! Happy christmas

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you, happy Christmas too!

[@jaxson6133]

Thanks for the upload grace, Brings me back memories of grib goch, amazing views ⛰️

[@John-Boy1979]

Thank for sharing, absolutely amazing footage from Crib Goch, well done and thank you 👍👍

[@craigwilson1604]

i was up there in may and it was like the antarctic at the top, and the route you did looks well sketchy :)

[@imsteveoneill]

New to your channel just working my way through your vids, Thought about Crib Goch myself this dec but was worried about the conditions. Ive done it twice both summer days with amazing weather so props for this winter traverse .... 👏 💪 Great video work as well cant wait to watch the rest

[@LolitaFairytale]

Oh my gosh, the Crib Goch ridge had me nervous! You're so brave, amazing achievement!

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you, loved it 😊

[@danharwood4887]

​@@GracesAdventures You've made an awesome video here, big up to yourself! Crazy story, I first went over Crib Goch August 2021... solo! Then did it again on 27th November 2021, during storm Arwen, in high winds... solo! True fear, but I love it in the deep end!

[@motowoody66]

Awesome climb on Crib Goch, well done!! That’s now on my list to do

[@donaldgerig9515]

You go girl! That was really great. Thanks for taking us along. Keep safe out there. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you......

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you! Merry Christmas toooo

[@gazzasbike]

Amazing video, they just get better and better, can’t wait to see and follow your adventures in 2022 😊

[@amitk2017ak]

Great video! Bought back so many memories of doing crib Goch. Amazing conditions. Well done. 🙂 Keep bringing us amazing content.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you!

[@freddiehill28]

Holy shit the weather you had could not have been better! Amazing and inspiring :)

[@hikermikem8]

Stunning views throughout. What a cracking few days you had in Wales. You conquered that knarly decent solo in the dark, then had a ball on crib Goch.. Yep, that's a result 😁 well done grace and merry Xmas and happy new year.. Roll on 2022 👍🏔️🏞️⛰️🏕️

[@GracesAdventures]

Cheers Mike ☺️ Merry Xmas too!

[@cruachan1191]

Gorgeous scenery and some Deadpool-esque fourth wall breaks, what more could you want from a video? Tell the truth, that wasn't Hot Chocolate. It was just a mug full of marshmallows wasn't it? 🤣

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you! Hahaha we needed the sugar 😂

[@iotoole1076]

Stunning and impressive video. You should be proud!

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you! I am ☺️

[@nathanyouseman39]

Surely if you died before the cattle grid YOU would be able to claim there either? 😂 The helicopter footage was cool!! and you are far braver than I am climbing that ridge.

[@zoltanszalai418]

Great video as always. I was there on that Saturday as well but I left the car park earlier as I wanted to see the sunrise from the summit. It was probably the last chance this year to enjoy such an amazing view with the low clouds and a clear sun rise. I saw the rescue helicopter too but at that point I was getting towards the end of my descent.

[@wxpm]

Hi Grace , just read about you in the Daily Post , what a load of tosh that paper prints .. keep doing what you are doing .. great videos

[@michaeleddison6765]

@@searchingfortruth587 and who are you to complain? yes camping is illegal but it's tolerated in some places, take the lake district for example they actually promote wild camping on their website, and I wild camp in Wales a lot and no locals have ever had a problem with it, even if its their land, maybe because like most wild campers I camp on public access land or as close to it as I can, if anything they enjoy coming over for a chat, I have even had land owners come up to me and say it's okay to stay but they are just letting me know they are letting their sheep out soon and they might get a bit curious of the tent, and that is land owners that actually run camping sites on some of their fields but still perfectly happy for me and others to wild camp free of charge on land they don't use or only use for their sheep. And as for mountains they are public access so if a member of public wants to walk/climb up and down then they have every right to whether you like it or not

[@michaeleddison6765]

@@searchingfortruth587 there are loads of dangerous activities on KZbin, should we not have, let's say kayaking videos incase someone sees it gets a kayak and drowns, or what about football videos cause what if someone wants to give it ago and trips and breaks their neck? And mountain law is not a thing lol mountain rescue may issue advice but that's all it is advice, it's not law and no one has to follow the advice. And as for real law I very much doubt you have never broken a law as the law is very complex and some laws are out dated, apparently its still illegal to hoover your home on a Sunday. And like I said no one has ever had a problem with me camping and i bet the only people that do are people that don't even own the land they just don't like others enjoying the area

[@leegod100]

Nice one Grace, and what a perfect day for it! 👌

[@MrLucsbaron]

Been waiting for this vid since you showed yourself editing it, didn’t disappoint. Defo inspired me to do more mountain hikes…never seen a cloud inversion, target for the new year. Enjoy the vid, keep it up 👍🏼

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much glad you liked it!

[@tomcardermedia]

Epic video Grace, such amazing conditions! Looks like you enjoyed it

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Tom ☺️ loved it. Bring on 2022…. 🙌🏻

[@tomcardermedia]

@@GracesAdventures Collaboration pending!

[@pauljones401]

Love your comment about cinematic effect! Great honesty! You do great stuff and mind boggling views!! Thank you for sharing and boy you put up some stunning stuff. How you film it and how it sounds, you’ve got a real talent for this as it absolutely keeps me engaged!!! All the best Paul

[@GracesAdventures]

that’s amazing to hear thanks so much, really appreciate it ☺️🙏🏻

[@pauljones401]

@@GracesAdventures Just crack on with what you are doing. You are breaking so many boundaries and not just for the ladies. I struggle with ptsd and being on my own but I know that if you have the power to put out some beautiful places then it’s all worth it! Happy Christmas Paul

[@Findinghannalouise]

Love Crib, Pen Yr Ole Wen is definitely on my list now after viewing it from the otherside like you for many hikes! Also made the best pizza decision in Betws!

[@jonathanmillington7116]

Amazing video! Stunning views.

[@philm6629]

Well done Grace. There was a time when I could boast that I had only done Snowdon via the Crib Goch ridge - twice! The photo of my first ascent (in snow, and with a mountain leader, like you) still hangs on my wall...👌

[@GracesAdventures]

Think I’ll be hanging a picture from this day too 🙌🏻

[@philm6629]

@@GracesAdventures I took it from the Crib Goch summit with the whole ridge snaking out in front of me, with Snowdon in the background. Memories! 😁

[@artechwebdesign]

How weird, I was up Pen ye Ole Wen on the same day, left the summit about an hour before you reached it by the look of it. I did wonder who the crazy torch was descending the South ridge in the dark!

[@GracesAdventures]

Hahaha 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@PibrochPonder]

That’s pretty funny.

[@MrKrupp42]

Fantastic video! really enjoyed it , thank you, it's hard work but worth every minute of it , apart from the Lake District you can't beat Wales, Crib Goch is serious business , full credit to you !!

[@philiph6488]

Brilliant video. Really enjoyed this one. Hopefully you'll also add a brocken spectre to your list soon.

[@GracesAdventures]

Got a Brocken spectre in my last video before this on the Coledale horseshoe 👍🏻☺️

[@chrisjarvis270]

Awesome video, was there 2 days later and climbed 3 in the rain and cloud 😳Doing Crib in April, cant wait 😃

[@TheGavner1]

Brilliant vid Grace some awesome content and fantastic weather for once , I believe a lady died recently doing crib goch very sad thoughts are with her family especially this time of the year.

[@GracesAdventures]

Yes on Sunday, the day after I filmed this. Extremely sad 😞💔

[@TheGavner1]

@@GracesAdventures Just awful it really does make you feel humble and thankful for everything !

[@wild_childofthe80s]

Epic scenes.. wow.. even looked incredible before the sun came up, let alone after.. 😍🤤 DELICIOUSSS! xox

[@GracesAdventures]

💛💛💛

[@sanjayrai9938]

No way was the weather this good on the weekend just !? I was looking at the weather a couple days before which said all sunshine but thought snow would be all over the peaks ! Great vid 😊

[@thegypsywarrior5872]

Loving these Vlogs, mega inspiring for 2022! Especially the Iceland campervan experience 🇮🇸👌

[@grahamcurl5026]

What an awesome person you are!! I could not do this but, love to experience it vicariously. 👍🏻

[@Jonners]

Probably done 2x the distance too with putting your camera ahead, walk past, then come back for it. I feel your pain ha. Great video and happy new year. x

[@Dave-hu1es]

Loved this. The longer length of video really helps to hook the viewer 👍

[@GracesAdventures]

Good to know! Thanks 😊

[@briansheridan6915]

Your videos are excellent, well done.

[@liveforstuff1233]

Had a similar experience to your Pen Y Ole Wen one this summer whilst climbing down Glyder Fach in a lot of cloud...got lost and climbed down some very steep, sharp walls with no equipment. Luckily unscathed but defo sympathise re the shaking legs!! 😂

[@Cruser1068]

Nice one Grace....I know what it's like when the light deserts you...my first time up Tryfan (Christmas Eve 2015) my partner and I started late in the day, and came down the north ridge in the dark, lost our way and somehow, ended up (mostly sliding on our arse) coming down milestone buttress, which as you probably know, is pretty much a full on rock climb! I don't know how we survived. When we looked at it the following day in the light we freaked out. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! Enjoyed this, your happy, smiley face and sense of humour add a nice dynamic to the usual routes. Subscribed. I've got some nice drone footage of Crib Goch on my channel if you want to see it from a different angle.

[@andrewpridmore2410]

Great video- I definitely need to do crib goch- tried a few times but turned back due to weather. It’s mine in January

[@GracesAdventures]

Yesss do it - good luck 🙌🏻

[@happyhaku6371]

Inspiring , well done =]

[@elflakeador09]

Went there a good few years back and the fog was bad with heavy rain, absolutely lethal at the best of times, then the fog lifted and you could see the drop below!

[@outthere8839]

Beautiful!

[@alistairhunter5724]

Get a lot of inversions under in front of my house which is at 1000mtrs on the Sierra Contraviesa . Weather here mad this December ony 50mm rain since May and to day on the penultimate day of 2021 has been 25deg c .Waiting for some proper snow on Sierra Navada which is on the other side of the valley. Coming off steep ground is always a challenge and carries the biggest risks . More people cometo grief coming off a mountain than going up . Happy New Year.

[@williammayer7199]

Love the cinematic effect 🤣🤣🤣 your the first person I’ve seen mention that in a video

[@weekendexplorer8899]

Keep on climbing 💪, great channel

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Cribs my last path up snowdon to do but ermm nope haha not yet . Maybe next year haha do the full horseshoe maybe down y llewedd

[@ryanrunningwild]

Nice one Grace, Your channel is very aptly named :)

[@falithon]

Hangin' Pizzeria is so good! Check out the Alpine Cafe there too if you haven't already. Run by the same people I think. One of the best breakfasts I've found in North Wales - particularly as a veggie!

[@anthonyjohnson8672]

love the watch grace x

[@wozwandering4255]

Great adventure Grace prefect conditions and nice to see a few of the lads photo bombing you on Crib Goch and on the summit 🤣👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@derekgordon7]

Did the Snowdon Horseshoe last year, chose a random day in summer, the weather was amazing! Was going to to the Pyg track initially but decided to do Grib Goch when I got to the split. Probably the the best days hiking I've ever done! The scramble up to Crib summit is fantastic, but the ridge itself is something else! I had perfect conditions and it was totally exhilarating, would highly recommend. It is totally doable solo in good conditions but it is obviously dangerous and a guide is really good advice for a first time.

[@DJVOutdoors]

Really good video Grace.

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

I climbed the goch and met a Dutch couple, first time up a mountain, they were close to mental breakdown.

[@RailsonPMelo]

I really like your videos. Your "goofiness" always makes me laugh.

[@tylermoore3686]

Great effort

[@jasonR18588]

Quality video 👌