Two Winter nights in Snowdonia-Foel Grach mountain shelter and Dulyn Bothy .

Join us with Scott as we spend a very cold night atop Foel Grach in a frozen mountain shelter. With 50 mph winds we decided to take refuge in the shelter rather than pitch up outside . The next night was spent in the wonderful Dulyn bothy with a warm fire and good company . Check out Scotts version of events on his channel Explorer Buddies.

[@barbaraburleson9969]

Love that dog

[@2FeetForward]

He’s brilliant isn’t he! Getting old now sadly but still fetching balls constantly 🙄lol . Cheers . A+L,

[@0113mountainman]

Enjoyable vid, thanks!

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you 👍

[@MrJimbaloid]

Hello Austin and Lucy I love the way Marley calls time on the day and snugs up for the night. When its bedtime for a border collie then it's bedtime for big people.

[@2FeetForward]

It just shows who's really in charge eh lol

[@kadenmekhi4737]

instablaster...

[@iainrenton7527]

That brought back pleasant memories, I stayed a night in the shelter about 20 years ago, nice to see nothing has changed not even the weather. I remember that the ceiling dripped constantly and we had to sleep in bivi bags, but it was much better than being outside. We had a great night; I think there was a bottle of Irish Whiskey involved. Great video shot in harsh conditions.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you . I bet it's odd seeing it again . The roof is better now but the condensation is still a problem , luckily it all froze on this visit . It seems there is often a bottle involved with a good night in a shelter 👍.Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

[@craftywildcamps]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. Steve.

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Steve 👍 Atb . Austin + Lucy.

[@swatsullivan]

Makes me cold just watching it!! Great video. Thank goodness for the bothies.

[@2FeetForward]

It was a chilly one but the bothy was great especially in that rain . The lads that turned up were certainly glad the fire was already going !

[@andreww8941]

Absolutely phenomenal stuff guys!!! Keep the great videos/adventures coming

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you 👍. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

[@Wildcamping101]

That looked class... Marley is so good. He did well in those conditions. Got to love winter!!! TFS, ATB 👍🏻

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Craig . He loves these conditions and seems to manage a lot better than we do lol. Hopefully there's more of this weather to come. Cheers . Atb . Austin and Lucy.

[@luongorob8409]

Absolutely love these adventure / Videos

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you Roberto , very kind of you. ATb . Austin and Lucy.

[@robertgibson8938]

Notfor the faint hearted. Awsome videoyet again thank u

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you 👍Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

[@lauraweiss7875]

A proper winter camp and spectacular scenery!

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Laura , it was certainly worth the drive . A perfect start to the season! . Cheers . Atb . Austin + Lucy.

[@fojnica2226]

NICE VIDEO...GREETINGS FROM CROATIA

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you and happy new year 👍

[@ExplorerBuddies]

Lovely seeing it from your perspective, we seem to have more fun on the extreme weather conditions trips than the summer camps. Roll on the next snowy camp :)

[@2FeetForward]

Yep , the harder ones are always the best . To the next one 👍

[@sandrasmith107]

Really enjoying watching your videos, thank you so much for sharing them with us

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you 👍

[@legendreal2966]

Hope You Guys are well, Always watch these over on repeat, I can just feel the freezing temp in that bothy. Excellent Guys thank you.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you. We’re all good thanks, hope the same with you and yours 👍

[@Robmaxward1]

Well done Marley, another great vid, and have to admire your enthusiasm, brill...

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you. Marley was one hell of a dog .

[@backpacksandbruises]

Great places to find shelter, enjoyed watching but I could feel the chill. Hope Marley ok he's a little trooper. 👍🏻great vid.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you , it certainly was a cold one but still brilliant . Marleys fine now thanks and raring to go again .Cheers . Atb . Austin and Lucy.

[@pshearduk]

A great video Austin, Lucy, Scott and lovely Marley. I hope his poorly paw gets better quickly. thanks for bringing us along :) all the best. Paul.

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Paul , he's all fine now thanks , we've just got back from an hour over the woods and he's his usual nutty self .Thanks for watching . Atb .Austin.

[@Ripper218]

Great vid good to see you back out.

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks , it had been too long ! Atb . Austin + Lucy.

[@fraserconnell21]

Hope your all well. Watched this film many times.....just watched it again and enjoyed it just as much as the first time! All the best 👍😷☣🦶🦶

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Fraser, would love to get back up there ⛰ . Stay safe.

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers guys.. made our Sunday.. the footage at the rescue hut was awesome.. enjoyed very much.. Lucy's bag was a steal.. winter camping is so much fun !! .. TFS.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers guys , it was great in the shelter and Lucy even said she got a bit hot in her new bag, not bad for 80 quid. Let's hope we get more snow ! atb . A+L

[@Dorset_Phil]

Wow, looked like a cold one. Like you said, a good way of testing your gear. I like the look of Lucy's bag.

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Phil. It was a good test for Lucys new bag for sure and it passed with flying colours . Just goes to show these things don't have to break the bank and there's always bargains out there. Atb . Austin.

[@michaelp1109]

Wow! Impressive. I can't imagine camping in that weather, due to living in Arizona. I don't think of ever have the right gear. Congrats to you on another great adventure.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you . It was a cracking trip . With the weather we get here i often wish we lived in Arizona lol. Cheers . Atb. Austin.

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Yeah you got the snow great stuff A&L Glad Marley fine she seemed to love it. A few thousand feet up in winter its like a different world , raw dangerous but life affirming.Those conditions are when bothies come into there own. Loved it lol.Atb.

[@2FeetForward]

Yes we love the difference a bit of height makes and the conditions just make the shelter a bit more special . Apparently there's a forest bothy Lucy wants to try so that might be soon , got the bug for them now she has .Cheers . A+L

[@stuartcooper3670]

Another great adventure, hope the pup is ok

[@2FeetForward]

He’s doing great thanks. We’ve been away a couple of times without him recently so we owe him a trip out 🙄. Atb. A+L.

[@shaunbades2889]

What a start to winter,another great video.That sleeping bag was a bargain .

[@2FeetForward]

It was just what we wanted Shaun. For £80 the bag was a steal . it's as warm as my Mountain Equipment one and that retailed at £350! Thanks for watching . Atb. Austin + Lucy.

[@MrJimbaloid]

Crikey Guys your very brave keep the vids coming. And the superdog.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you 👍

[@hotchip1]

Felt cold watching that one :) well done guys.

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers , we still haven’t warmed up !

[@softlystroll]

I like your work mate. Most folk switch the cameras off when confronted with mini-dramas but you go the extra mile to relay the tough moments.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you very much 👍

[@jackflak8293]

Oh man wild weather....you guys would have no problem surviving a zombie apocalypse for sure......great vid...

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Jack .As long as we have a bottle of wine we'll be fine lol. It was just what we wanted with a bit of everything this one . Cheers . Atb . Austin + Lucy.

[@rlaxMedia]

Awesome video Austin! Definitely need to join you guys for a winter camp, that first day looked amazing. Poor Marley! Just read down the comments, good to hear he's better, he's one heck of a dog :)

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Pete , we'll have to keep an eye out for the snow and all head up there one weekend mate , would be cool 👍

[@LezleysAdventures]

Cracking video, this getting dark early & cold weather is making me wimp out about going out lol

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Lezley . Yes, we know what you mean , it's a lot of time spent in the tent this time of year and this one was cold for sure but it's amazing how you get used to the low temperatures . Go on , get yourself out there ! lol Cheers . Austin + Lucy .

[@TheCoopsvids]

Nice one guys enjoyed this one

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks, it was a cracking couple of nights and the bothy was brilliant in the rain. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

[@paulmaggs5420]

fantastic thank you, i will find that path....

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Paul , you won’t regret it 👍. Cheers.A +L.

[@thomaswalton992]

You should be on discovery channel as theese bids are top draw and very informative and well filmed,, keep them coming,, the bothy ones are my favourite ones.,i must get out more often,, brilliant all round adventures 🇬🇧

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Thomas 👍. The latest vid will be a short night in a bothy as well 👍. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.

[@markoutinthewild9481]

great videos mate!

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Mark , I knew I recognised the name having recently watched your winter outing with Eddie and co .Great stuff.Cheers ATb. Austin and Lucy.

[@leonachrispye1591]

Great video looked like you had fun regardless of weather. Hope Marley's foot is better, our dogs love rolling around in the snow. ATB Leona and chris

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks guys, dogs are just nuts aren’t they! We seem to enjoy the more testing weather , good job too , with the weather at the moment lol .Cheers Austin and Lucy .

[@leonachrispye1591]

2 Feet Forward can’t beat the snow we missed it on Tuesday this week it had all gone then it snows and most of the fells are covered today we have a great view of them across the bay so fingers crossed it stays til next week and we can get out. look forward to more videos of the adverse weather 😁 ATB Leona and Chris

[@jasonthomas196]

That looked epic mate 👍 would love an adventure like that,, and after having the pleasure of bumping into you guys on cribyn at minus 14 an Marley following me the opposite direction lol I'll vouch for you he definitely loves it 👍 cracking vid guys 👌

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Jason . we all could have done with a shelter like this one up on Cribyn that day lol. Atb. Austin and Lucy.

[@jones1068]

I went up Foel Grach Carnedd Gwenllian and Foel Fras on Tuesday I went to the Foel Grach shelter very brave you did the right thing staying in the shelter on top of Foel Grach tent would have been herroundous really enjoyed your video sorry to about Marley just noticed on your latest video she passed away.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you. Can’t wait to get back out there ⛰. Stay safe 👍

[@4133EWvianen]

Madness

[@2FeetForward]

Fun madness though ! Cheers.

[@rudyo8409]

Great adventure" Wish I understood you better" lol Love your vid'z.......

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you . Lol, your not the first! It's a bit of a London accent so i tend to say words completely differently from the way they're written lol. Cheers .Austin.

[@rudyo8409]

it's all good" : )

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi guys good to see you back out again You could say winter is here lol it looked a bit bleak up there i think you got the lot in that trip Lucys bag looks the biz gonna look in to getting one of them at the right price of course Hope marleys foot is ok bless him Thanks for that guys very enjoyable till next time atvb to you both chris

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Chris , Marley’s all fine now thanks. It was certainly a good test of Lucy’s new bag and it past with flying colours . They have a couple more on the Outdoor Returns shop on eBay but no more buy it now price unfortunately so they’re fetching a bit more. Cheers . ATb. Austin.

[@plodderoutdoors7794]

Great video. I hope Marley is on the mend. It all looked very cold !!!! ATB Paul.

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers.It sure was a cold one but all the better for it . It made the fire in the bothy that bit more enjoyable . Marleys all good now thanks 👍. Atb. Austin.

[@kinderkev]

Another good vid pal .as for the exped i had a mat blow a baffle seal .but shop replaced it .but ive still got 2 other exped mats .they seam to be fine lol . Atb kev

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Kev . That was Scotts second to go on him . Luckily, it was the same one he took to Switzerland for 4 nights , it would have been a nightmare if it had gone during that trip! Cheers . Atb. Austin and Lucy.

[@arcadia1081]

Excited to see my home turf on KZbin. I'm from Llanfairfechan north of there. At 2:30 you are walking an old quarry trackbed.

[@2FeetForward]

We’re jealous , we live just outside London ☹️

[@owenmullarkey124]

Foel grach, if you do have to spend time in the shelter can you please advise walkers to take their rubbish home with them. Wardens like myself take bin bags to empty what has been left. Enjoy your mountain experience and consider looking after what you enjoy.

[@2FeetForward]

Yes we often leave with a bag full of ‘idiot droppings’ . Bet it’s twice as bad at the moment being post lockdown. 👍

[@NorthwalesBushcrafters]

Nice one guys we just had a great night camp below the glyders last night just put video up now 👍

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers . I'll check out your trip now 👍 . Atb. Austin and Lucy.

[@JHorkan]

Well pleased I found your channel mate, fingers crossed the KZbin gods work in your favour! (Written before watching this vid.)

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you 👍

[@michaelkurz9067]

Love the way you kept your fury child warm with a coat

[@2FeetForward]

Well he is our baby lol. Cheers .Austin and Lucy.

[@michaelkurz9067]

2 Feet Forward Beautiful

[@jbjcjb]

Enjoyable as usual. Hope Marley is ok now.

[@2FeetForward]

He's all good now thanks .Atb . Austin and Lucy

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Liking the grizzly look but not likening Marley getting injured, hope the old fella is OK? Talk about a white out up top, so easy to get completely disorientated in weather like that. Bet it was nice when you got the log burner going on the second night and I also bet them 4 lads were pleased of it as well. Great watch as always and pleased it was not spoilt at the end, with a dip in that raging stream! Cheers Alan

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Alan i modelled it on a certain cool dude youtuber 😉 . Marley's all good now thanks , I didn't know but Lucy saw him slip and stub his foot . He was fine on the walk back . That log burner was heaven mate and the lads couldn't believe their luck when they turned up to a raging fire . That stream was a trickle the night before when we went for the wine , just shows how much it rained! . Cheers . Atb . Austin and Lucy.

[@gardenia24sugarfoot.36]

Watching these types of video's in cold cold weather & often mutter to myself why haven't you all got Balaclyvers on your faces. (not sure of spelling) eye protection glasses with full cover to your face. My mum made us kids some (knitted) in winter in NZ. Cheers guys.

[@2FeetForward]

Whenever I try to spell that I end up with a Turkish cake lol. We do wear them on the most extreme days but usually just use a buff and goggles . It’s a fine balance between staying warm and overheating when we’re lugging the packs up , nothing worse than having your sweat turn cold. 🥶 Our elderly neighbour made me a thick knitted one last year but Lucy says I look like a rapist !! 😳. Cheers!

[@johnbrownboots9884]

Was able to drive right up to those lakes in the 70s. Dived in looking for remains of a plane. Only saw aluminium plates full of rivets. car got stuck, had to walk down to village, slept in a for sale car. Taken up next day in a water board land rover. Towed out. Got home Monday having missed a day off work. No mobile fones then.

[@2FeetForward]

Haha , great memories. I sort of miss being able to drive to some of these places . We got stuck out a couple of years ago , a bit worrying at the time but great to look back on 👍

[@fishman1955]

Brilliant weather. Can't beat the UK if you have a good set of gear.

[@2FeetForward]

Yep , there's no such thing as bad weather and all that. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

[@bozidarzabavnik5768]

About thirty years ago I left the bus on the coast road and walked up to the waterfall and then I began to climb alongside the stream to climb Carned Llewelyn. The higher I climbed the more the weather closed in until I was exhausted and did not want to move an inch further at about 7 pm. I was going to set up my tent and sleep. I looked up and there in front of me was the foel Grach Bothy where I stayed the night. Not bad for using a. Compass and a map.

[@2FeetForward]

Happy memories 👍. We watched a vid on here by MrBob where he had to dig the snow out of the doorway to get in, great stuff 👍

[@bozidarzabavnik5768]

A few years after I saw a photograph of where a party went up in the middle of winter to the bothy and they had to dig down to the bothy since the snow had covered it completely.

[@SummitOrNothing]

This looked cold. Cracking video as always. We are looking at getting up to snowdonia over xmas, weather permitting and this is certainly great fodder for our preparations. Incidentally, what time did you start your walk on the first day? Being quite inexperienced as we are I am hoping to leave enough time to reach the summit in good light?

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers lads , it certainly prepared us for the next one ( we’ll a little bit maybe ) . We’re also going to Snowdonia over the Xmas break so you never know we might see you there. Depending where your walking from I would get out early , say 8am which will give you loads of time .if your setting off from Pen y Pass car park make sure your there for 7.30 as it fills up quick . The other option from there is to take a Sherpa bus up the Llanberis pass from the big park and ride car park to Pen y Pass . If you take the Watkin Path up parking is no problem but it’s a longer walk ( you start at 75 m asl. Rather than the 300m+ at Pen y pass) but it’s worth the extra time for the views and the little scramble at the top . If you can I’d say leave at sunrise so you’ll miss the crowds as it’s stunning at dawn . Have a great trip and enjoy Christmas and New Year and hopefully we might bump into each other. Cheers . ATb. Austin and Lucy. P.s you may have a chuckle at our latest vid as it shows I can’t take my own advice on weather forecasts!

[@kernowprincess]

Did you have snow boots for Marly....as I couldnt see?? He is brilliant!!!💖💖

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks Monnie . Unfortunately not, he just won’t wear them . We’ve tried a couple of types and one set was well over £100 which didn’t make it up the first hill . He ripped one to pieces and lost another 🙄. We’ve always kept a close eye on his paws and guess being a hardy breed, he’s never had any problems. The only thing that bothers him is the salt grit on roads and pavements but we use a paw wax to help with that 👍. Cheers . Austin , Lucys and Marley 🐶

[@WHBJr]

Snow goggles would have come in handy

[@2FeetForward]

Yes, we do carry them but the glasses did the job as it wasn’t too bad . Cheers. A+L

[@mickowen568]

have u thought about doing the Watkins path there is a nice flat piece of grass 2b honest its not that far just past the 3 pools there is a nice big building u could put your tents up in the enclose there is a nice handy stream very close by ,but then I guess u have been up it so know where I m talking about

[@2FeetForward]

We know exactly the spot Mick and it would be a great place to camp . The only thing is how busy it gets but a midweek visit would be perfect 👌. Cheers. A+L.

[@mickowen568]

lol

[@HikeCamp]

My but you two do seem to like the cold hikes. "IF" I do one in the winter it is short and no over nights. Not very ambitious am I? Of course our winters get in the temp range of -28ºc without wind. Much of the reason why I don't go out much. Canada is far worse in temps. Your shelter was looking quite Artic in the morning. Winds can make any temperature feel so much colder and miserable. Poor Marley. I believe they make insulated booties for dogs If they will wear them. Great video.

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks .We love the winter trips but -28ºc is a whole new ball game , i wouldn't get out much in that! We tried the boots on Marley , he chewed two off and lost the other two on the first outing . They were the good ones as well with the neoprene wraps up the leg.Little bugger . Cheers . Austin.

[@HikeCamp]

Guess he did your effort to protect his paws... that's gratitude for you...LOL : (

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

this is the second of your excellent videos I have watched and enjoyed. I will now catch up with the rest of your posts. I would be most grateful if you could tell me the name of the artists and song that plays from 16.30 for a couple of minutes. It is superb.... Cheers.

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you . It’s called Under The Line by Second Sky and you’ll find it on an album called The Sound Of Rhythm And Culture 👍

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

@@2FeetForward MANY THANKS. I AM DOWNLOADING IT NOW..

[@slazbury15]

Fantastic hope Marley has recovered?

[@2FeetForward]

Cheers Gary , yeah Marley's fine now . He'd whacked his toe slipping on a rock so it soon loosened up on the walk back.Cheers . Austin + Lucy.

[@chrisbrittain2098]

Could you give me link for where Lucy got the sleeping bag please? I typed outdoor returns and just getting info on how to return things. Great video again.

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks . If you search in sellers on eBay you should find it but they haven’t had the bags on for a good while unfortunately .

[@chrisbrittain2098]

@@2FeetForward thank you mate.

[@john3Lee]

That was bloody awesome !! Certainly tough conditions.... Do you preload your route into Garmin Express prior to the adventure ? I hope Marley leg is now better :) Thumbs up as usual.

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks John it was a great trip this one . Marley's fine now thanks. I didn't preload this route as we have done it before but i always have it on marking our route as we go anyway . Then i can always accurately retrace our route as we did on this one due to the poor visibility and snow hiding the path . It's a great failsafe and if the route turns out to be a good one i can keep the route to do again. Atb . Austin and Lucy.

[@arcadia1081]

I don't know if you came across the old pieces of WW2 planes lying around up there. Entire engines and wheels. At the back wall of Cwm Dulyn there crashed an old bomber into the cliffs and it dropped into the lake. In a dry summer they say you can see the tail fin just below the water.

[@2FeetForward]

We had no idea about the bits lying round . Surely the fin must have been visible this summer then!?. You’ve just given us a good excuse for a return visit 👍. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.

[@arcadia1081]

Could well have been. Here's the book you need. www.amazon.co.uk/No-Landing-Place-Aircraft-Snowdonia/dp/0904597571 My old mate Graham from Llanfairfechan stays up at Dulyn often. maybe you'll bump into him! And the mountain ponies...

[@arcadia1081]

I used to see them often up there. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqqqhIJ6griZqZI I miss Snowdonia but at least i have the Bavarian Alps to compensate. Nice mountain biking/hiking/skiing/Nordic skiing are what we do here,

[@arcadia1081]

@Daz Hughes Well I write this from Bavaria Germany but am native to Llanfairfechan, born in Bangor (aye!).

[@leogreen6116]

I'm a geordie and that's sun bathing weather

[@2FeetForward]

Lol

[@jordancooke5359]

Even with the terrible weather it still looked like a ton of fun. Where can I find the outdoor returns shop online? I hope Marley is feeling better!

[@2FeetForward]

The bothy certainly helped when the rain came, it was a great trip and Marleys all fine now thanks. The outdoor returns shop is on Ebay but you have to search in the 'sellers' section , their other company sells tents and camping returns and is called camping resource (or very similar).Cheers . Austin.

[@noodles169]

Snowdonia in winter will put hairs on your chest. Extremely harsh environment, if you're not prepared 👍

[@2FeetForward]

Your not wrong. It’s easy to see how some folk get caught out without the right gear . Cheers 👍. Austin and Lucy.

[@dvdstry]

Great vid read most of the comments and the repeated ones about the shop but couldn't find the info I was after so I have to ask you. What Garmin GPS is that and are the routes pre loaded or do you plan a route ahead of your journey then you follow it on the day. Theres so many to choose from. Sorry if I've missed someone asking you but I couldn't see it.

[@2FeetForward]

Hi , this particular one is an old Garmin Oregon 400t which is 12 years old .The new ones are brilliant nowadays . I have a Garmin 1030 for mountain biking and it’s superb . we usually plan the route on an os map before and use the gps to track our route . it’s easy to plan a route on the Garmin app though . can’t recommend one enough 👍

[@dvdstry]

@@2FeetForward thanks for replying. Great videos...

[@MrKleb32]

After watching each your videos I would love to do some of your walks but how's the best way to start I am a physicaly fit person but no experience of walking off the beaten track what would you recommend may be join a club? I am in the north west of England so loads of place to walk

[@2FeetForward]

Hi Mark, yes the first thing I’d say is a local club but if your not into that sort of thing then I’d pick a really popular walk. If you choose a start point on an os map then you can basically follow the crowds and cross reference the route on an os map.this will give you a feel for it all anyway.the one thing I know is walkers love to share their knowledge of an area so you’ll always get a bit of help off others.also, download a gps app that follows your route so you can always follow your route back. Happy hiking. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.

[@johnlaing8351]

What torch did you have?? It's cool@! Need one!!

[@2FeetForward]

Hi John, that was my Black Diamond head torch. It’s around the 200 lumin mark 👍. Cheers . Austin and Lucy.

[@wandering_not_lost]

Really nice video, thanks. Couldn't work out where you walked in from, I was thinking somewhere on the A5 but I think I've just spotted it on the map, is it the car park at the end of the road at 732 664?

[@2FeetForward]

I haven’t got a map to hand but on an os it is marked as Carnedd Llewelyn Car Park. When Lucy gets home in the car I’ll double check the map 👍. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.

[@2FeetForward]

Hi Ian, your coordinates are spot on 👍. The postcode for the car park is LL328SH and google maps will take you straight there. There are a couple of very steep switchbacks on the drive in and a couple of gates to open on the way as well. Cheers. Austin and Lucy.

[@wandering_not_lost]

Thanks guys!

[@2FeetForward]

👍

[@rudyo8409]

Your back pack's look really complete . How many day's and the weight ? USA" purdy please " lol. Thanx !

[@2FeetForward]

We took the same packs on a recent 5 day hiking trip to Switzerland and with all food for the complete trip mine was 33lb . I had my drone with me but i was carrying a 23 ounce tent . Our winter tent ways a whopping 9lb so i would guestimate at around the 40lb mark on this one . That's without water though. Cheers . Austin.

[@2FeetForward]

Haha I bey you’ve got some tales to tell! It’s amazing how equipment has become so much smaller and lighter . Sadly we lost our boy back in March and I’m still broken-hearted. He was one hell of a dog . Hope all is well up there 👍

[@kylerogers5781]

Saw this guy at magor my dad had a chat with him

[@philiprogers4597]

Good to meet you briefly at Magor services. Looking forward to seeing your next upload

[@2FeetForward]

Hi there . Good to meet you it made my day! We literally just got back from our trip we were going on when we met .Bloody hell did It snow! We had to spend Sunday night in a tent pitched in 3ft of snow as we couldn’t get back in time . Pretty extreme stuff ! Hope your trip to the Beacons went well . Cheers and ATb. Austin and Lucy . P.s say hi to Kyle 👍

[@philiprogers4597]

I did wonder if you guys were going to get snowed in up the Elan valley area? Don't know if you have heard of it but can i suggest a visit to the Doethie Valley. Its a stunning remote place in mid wales just west of Llyn Brianne reservoir. Would love to see one of your videos from that area.

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks for the suggestion ,no we haven't been there but it's now on the list for next year ! Cheers .

[@incredidub2994]

Have you guys got a link for the outdoor returns place you got the oex sleeping bag from? :)

[@2FeetForward]

ebay.co.uk/usr/outdoorreturns 👍

[@Dmrdecs]

What camera do you use? Do you use the built in microphone? Videos are great 👍🏻

[@2FeetForward]

Thank you . The tripod shots are on the Gopro 4 Black and the on the move stuff is on the Sony Fdr X3000 action cam ( my favourite due to its stabilisation) . I use a Rode video mic ( the basic £50 one) which works great . Cheers . Atb . Austin.

[@Dmrdecs]

2 Feet Forward nice one👍🏻

[@cannd827]

What country is this? Never heard the term bothy

[@2FeetForward]

Wales in the UK . A bothy is an old house or hut that is no longer used . The MBA ( Mountain Bothies Association) site has loads of info 👍

[@bobbobby7118]

Hows your wife getting on with her sleeping bag, i was looking at one in go outdoors. Does it pack down ok. Thanks. Another great video

[@2FeetForward]

It's absolutely brilliant for the money (£120 at the moment in GoOutdoors). The compression sack it comes with is rubbish so Lucy uses a smaller vango one which works great . Highly recommended for the money 👍 . Cheers . Austin.

[@bobbobby7118]

2 Feet Forward thanks, i saw a recommendation on a facebook group about it a few days ago. Might have to invest, sounds a bargain. Cheers

[@ipodgooroo]

What was the website you got the OEX sleeping bag from? :-)

[@2FeetForward]

Here it is but there not a lot on there at the moment and Gooutdoors have them up for £240 retail and £199 with a card! They must have realised how good they are! ebay.co.uk/usr/outdoorreturns.

[@justblondie6909]

Hey, that sleeping bag looks brilliant! Which returns outlet was it from? I searched for outdoor returns but can’t find it :/ Could you please let me know? Xx

[@lucy6099]

Outdoorreturns on eBay 👍🏻

[@justblondie6909]

Lucy thank you 😊✨

[@justblondie6909]

Lucy nope can’t find it lol I typed in all different ways but can’t find it :/

[@lucy6099]

Just Try leviathan ev 900 sleeping bag on eBay they have one up for auction at the moment

[@justblondie6909]

Lucy brilliant, thank you for all the info 😊✨

[@cr0uchingtiger]

a 'u' in Welsh is pronounced with an 'i' sound. So it would be Dilyn. If it were pronounced 'dulyn' it would most likely be spelled dylyn (don't ask about y's though :/ )

[@2FeetForward]

I hate to admit it but i did know that and cringe every time i hear myself say it on the vid lol. We were Beddgelert chatting to some locals and mentioned we were thinking of having some Welsh speaking lessons , " oh that would be no good to you up here' she said " we speak a different version up here. " I thought what chance have i got then!? . So, if Du is di or dy , then Ddu is Thi or Thy ? Is that right? 🤪

[@cr0uchingtiger]

oh that's kinda silly to say Welsh lessons would do you no good :p I mean, you're not likely to be using it in conversation but would help massively with a) pronouncing Welsh place names and b) for just deepening your understanding of those words and the language. It's really lilting and poetic like some kind of Elvish Morder shit. You gotta roll the r's and hack on the CH's. Like glyder fawr would have at least 3 r's on the end :p So yeah, if you REALLY want to understand the Welsh 'u' the example you gave of Ddu would be, yes, like Thee (deffo not thy) but it's kind of back of the throat like you're pushing in about 30% of a ooo shape. But that's only when you're showing off, day to day pronunciations, ee is fine. Good luck!

[@chriscarden5347]

Can’t seem to find the site for outdoor returns thanks

[@2FeetForward]

Try this link www.ebay.co.uk/usr/outdoorreturns Cheers. A+L

[@bellahorwood9575]

What car park did you use for this hike?

[@2FeetForward]

Hi , it’s called carnedd Llewelyn car park and is on google maps. It’s a very steep drive in and you have to go through a couple of gates 👍.

[@bellahorwood9575]

@@2FeetForward Amazing thanks : ) Love your vids!

[@willfullmonkey7759]

Any chance you could post a link to the website you got the sleeping bag from please?

[@2FeetForward]

The site is called Outdoor Returns on Ebay , you have to search in the sellers section but they are bidding up to £140 now . Lucy was lucky and got the first at buy it now price. BUT on Go Outdoors you can buy one NOW on offer (with a discount card ) for £120 which is a bargain but be quick ! Cheers .Austin. Oh and buy a compression sack the one with it is rubbishm.gooutdoors.co.uk/oex-leviathan-ev-hydrodown-900-sleeping-bag-p397811 here it is .

[@willfullmonkey7759]

You just cost me £120! Can't argue at that price to be honest and it was above £200 earlier in the year.

[@2FeetForward]

Nice one . You won't regret it ,Lucys is easily as warm as my Mountain Equipment and that retailed at over £300.Wish i'd have got one now! .Cheers.

[@willfullmonkey7759]

See what you mean about the sack, I think it's a storage sack so you can let it expand if that makes sense? Would be nice to get a compression sack as well for when you use it.

[@2FeetForward]

Yes the storage sack is good but it's the other one , the crappy compression sack . It's sort of too wide and doesn't compress enough. Unless they're not supplying it anymore cos quite a few of the reviews moaned about it . What do you think of the actual bag then?

[@deckiedeckie]

May 8th 2024

[@Jason52597]

Do you ever use crampons?

[@2FeetForward]

Yes we do sometimes but not often to be honest . Most of the stuff we do in winter is like this really apart from Crib Goch of course. Cheers 👍

[@Jason52597]

@@2FeetForward thanks for the reply. Great videos by the way. Really appreciative of them.

[@lindapoore7608]

How is Marly?

[@2FeetForward]

He’s doing well at the moment and looking forward to going to Europe in the campervan now he’s got his doggy passport . Thank you for asking 👍🐶 Atb. Austin and Lucy.

[@kieranhatcher555]

Go to Yorkshire

[@2FeetForward]

It's the one place we haven't been actually. Must sort that out this year . Atb . Austin and Lucy.

[@Watermeloncat1137]

imperial vedio

[@dragonfly6243]

Wish I could understand you. Just sounds like mumble jumble.

[@2FeetForward]

It’s probably best that way Michael lol. Your not the first . ATb . Austin.

[@MikeGreenwood51]

To 2ft4ward Two comments at least about your lingoa non comprehendo. But I have at least once ventured around the M25. So find no problems at all. But having had 'Tika-Masala before I realise it's edible. But you did use a few local Welsh names and references which may have resulted in some from further afeild not realizing they were Welsh plance names. Other wise it was 100% comprehensive to me. TY.

[@2FeetForward]

Guilty as charged on the Welsh pronunciation Michael lol. As for the other comment 😂 . Thanks for that 👍 . Cheers . Austin.

[@MikeGreenwood51]

To 2Ft4wd, I think it is a minimum of £60 court costs for a guilty conviction. But with an out of court settlement based on a rebuttal of any guiltyness. I think you can get off free. (Lol)

[@2FeetForward]

😂