Hiking Cadair Idris - First Solo Mountain Climb

[@emily7606]

Solo hiking is something I'm really getting into this year, I havent done any mountains or wild camps yet but watching your videos has given me a right confidence boost. Your journey through it all is really helping me prepare!

[@pauljones401]

Exactly the same happened to me and hence why I started my KZbin channel to show people around in a straightforward manner. There can be a lot of machismo in climbing and I feel that can put a lot of us off so that’s why I’m honest in my films and really appreciate something real and positive like this. All the very best in your quest! Paul

[@RabJ123]

Brilliant Grace for doing what many would never have the courage to do, venturing out on their own, as a relative novice. You had a mini epic but you got back safe and sound and no doubt learnt so much from your experience.....planning and navigation. You've probably done it by now but get yourself on a navigation course or two and develop sound navigation skills. It really will open up a whole new world 🙂 Your vlog will no doubt have helped many others in realising that it's not a walk in the park.

[@Balders65]

Well done. Good to see a warts and all video where you learn from your experiences.

[@karaksan]

Good news is you made it! Compass is a good tool as you at least know the general direction you need to go on your way back if something happens. Trust me you were more prepared than some I’ve come across.

[@pjoseph5950]

My 7 year old daughter climbed it with us on Sunday. Really enjoyed it! My calf's are still feeling a little tender though.

[@RW-nr6bh]

I enjoyed watching this, and have subsequently watched your videos as you've gained experience on the mountains. Experience with a map and compass really is worth getting, and an OS Explorer map is worth every penny; as well as on the hill sometimes it's nice to open one out of an evening and plan your next adventures. Cader Idris is well worth a return visit in good conditions, I climbed it on a fine but surprisingly cold October day with snow on the top.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you :) appreciate it. Yes i look forward to getting back up Cadair Idris some time!

[@philm6629]

Just found your channel and this video. Climbed Cadair with friends same weekend every year for about 10 years - a long time ago now. Camped in the farmer's field (can't remember the name), then steeply up beside the stream, anti-clockwise round the lake, then steeply up the right-hand corner scramble. Turned right to the top, then straight on and gently down to the same stream again...It looks like you at least went UP the same way, if not down! Map and compass - essential skill, and so liberating! Hope you have lots more adventures...try the Lakes, if you haven't already!

[@TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors]

Going to watch all your videos from here and work my way up, can already tell how massively you have came on from this video to the snowdon and crib goch video! Great video, Enjoyed it. 👍🏻🏔

[@davidjeffreys9063]

I think that would slightly worry me too is that it's so easy to get lost especially if you try and retrace your steps going back the same way. It always looks different. Ive been up the Malvern Hills several times and almost every time i try and go back the same way i take a different route by mistake

[@micklane7892]

Go for it, when I started climbing many years ago I couldn't believe the stunning views every where

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Hi. That was a great video. Moody conditions 👌 Cheers from Norway 👍🙂

[@captainhamburgers8571]

I did the same on Glyder Fawr, Glyder fach lol. Started from Llyn Ogwen which is north of the mountains and came back down the south side near Pen Y pass which is the start of Snowdon lol. Had a lift otherwise wouldve been like 7-8miles walk to car lol

[@buffywhatever1093]

Well done. Good video for beginners on Cader. Cader can be a tricky one. Lakes on either side can mess with your navigation and if the cloud is down then the lack of clears paths near the top can disorientating. However, you made it and fellow, hikers, bikers and runners (that’s me) will help, as in your case. Sometimes I feel people don’t want to ask for directions, but it’s vital and someone with good knowledge will get you down safely. I ran Cader a few weeks ago and me and my dog were dive bombed by a peregrine at the top of the Stone Chute, first time that’s ever happened!!!!

[@astratow]

There is an old Polish saying: end of the tongue for a guide... As long as you find people and you talk to them you are fine. People often help, which you have proven well. As per maps they are priceless. Even print out from the net. Great views. Your hair got lovely curly fashion after a while, which made you super attractive (in my eyes at least). I would try limit depending on electric gadgets. Splendid effort! You learnt tones!

[@andrewwason6397]

A relentless climb .. especially up the Minfordd path 🤛🏻

[@geraintboucher9029]

Please learn to map read...... 😱 It's an amazing hobby and that mountain is one of the best. But it's so dangerous and I'd hate for you to be put in danger for lack of such a simple skill... Keep going and we'll done 👌👏

[@nathancasey2128]

Ha ha, I did exactly the same as you when I first started out. I had to walk into Dolgellau and just managed to catch the last bus back round to the Minifford car park. Bus driver laughed and said if he had a pound for everyone he's picked up who has done that, he could easily of retired by now. Don't feel bad just take it as a lesson learnt. I can navigate in the dark like a ninja now lol.

[@stevegbond85]

Solo in Jan...good for you, that's bril. A Mountain a month is a good shout! I'm doing three this weekend, I may do 1 a month thereafter

[@stevecoombs8409]

Well done !! I've done Cader Idris 4 times once 3 years ago I set off in June at 02am to catch a stunning Sunrise. There is a stunning circular route around Cader Idris.Like you I tend to walk on my tod but never start a hike without a map and compass.Look forward to seeing your future climbs 😀

[@TimIredale]

Good effort, I still haven't don't a solo and climb with a mountain leader so hats off to you. Well done on getting back to the car lol ATB Tim.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Tim :)

[@Lee-tq9jg]

great video and a beatiful mountain.good to see someone who has the right gear for it. so many people go unprepared for the change in weather and get caught out.stay safe and i hope you finish your challenge :)

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@leavenotraceever7789]

Nice to hear honest open reflection. Good stuff.

[@richardlyness3426]

You did it, it's always worth taking a map of some form for the area your in, or take a photo of the info boards as there is normally one with a map.

[@TheAndyMaan]

Looking at going up here in a couple of weeks with a friend. Hopefully my weak knees will be ok, I'll make sure we've got a map with us 😂

[@jamesbrooks9685]

I and my friend(Peter) did the walk.Ours was bad weather but loved it.You are very brave doing it on your own.Good luck on all your walks.also like Barry manalow.lol

[@NeilsEMTBWorld]

Great vlog! I rode my bike up there yesterday! 🤙🏻🏔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

Wow - well done 👏 . Yr very brave tackling Cadair in those conditions on your own for first walk - especially without a map!. Just subscribed to your channel, so will enjoy seeing your progress. Stay safe, Phil.👍

[@damioncutler1115]

So I grew up 5 minutes from cadair Idris in a village called corris and know it very well. I moved away from the area earlier this year and miss it terribly! I'm feeling very home sick now...

[@jonh1958]

Well done, a good effort and very brave to post this showing the whole experience warts and all. Just going to reiterate what has been said previously about carrying a map. I notice from later videos that you've downloaded maps to your phone so you aren't relying on mobile signal but a map and compass are worth their weight in gold. If you are using the OS Maps service you can also print out maps of your route which is something I've been doing recently for trail runs, you can even mark the route on them and any points of interest, bearings etc. Enjoy the remainder of your hikes, only a few more months left of the year.

[@glennfryer1539]

Haaa .. been up Cader a few times, only a 20 minute drive away from me ..well done.. great in the summer months.. the views are stunning..

[@lukemagee462]

This is my reminder to buy a map and compass. Hoping to do my first solo this weekend

[@mrp2309]

We've all had to start somewhere, Grace, but well done for having a go and more importantly highlighting some of the errors made. An honest video, loved it.

[@donovandavidsonAlton]

Always good to set yourself a focus challenge out of the comfort zone well done

[@Emjackson89]

I camp near that lake all the time, such a beautiful place. Your eyes are incredible 😍

[@adrianr650]

Thank you so much for this we will be on holiday near Cadair Idris but will perhaps only aim for the first lake especially as the paths are not obvious. Learnt a lot from your video.

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

My hat is off to you. Lots of courage there. Keep going!!!

[@MrSeanssmith]

Did you ever return to Cadair Idris Grace? I'm walking this next week with my Son and your video inspired me to research the route so thanks for the honest content.

[@robertrosser5173]

Well done, all part of the learning curve!

[@GracesAdventures]

It is indeed! Thank you :)

[@Youpenga]

Really loving the videos, so have started from the beginning ☺️ xx

[@tinytrekkervlogs]

Awesome, especially solo, I think I would get lost, well done.

[@696steviec]

Grace ,well done .I love Cadair Idris ,better scenery than Snowdon and less people .Im ex Army ,would never tackle a mountain with out a map and compass though .So you doing ,Sca Fell and Ben Nevis ? gotta be on your bucket list :)

[@richrowley8355]

Love Cadair as it's less popular than Snowdon, but as you crest and see the lake, it's beautiful. Hard climb, but well worth it. Good work

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Great fun watching this! Damn, I’m impressed! Pretty strong just trying it like you did. A very good experience. And have subscribed. Looking forward to more! Oh, and always bring a classic paper map and compass.

[@edcase1977]

I know I'm 3 years too late with this comment but getting lost on the top of Cadair in poor weather is surprisingly easy to do. I have relatives who live in the area (Machynlleth) so I've done Cadair 20+ times over the years - the last time I was up there in May there was really poor visibility and I started off down the wrong path, luckily I'm familiar with the place so realised my error after a minute or two but I'm sure dozens have made the same mistake.

[@colinmumford267]

I only come across ur vids few days back , and I took up mountain walking last year may the high street I've never done it solo but my intention was to ,I won't and try to avoid bad weather ,very very brave especially on your own , but u have learnt so much trike and error ,I've tried map reading but it's difficult ,I plan all my walks before I go but I still make mistakes, one thing I know is never underestimate nature and the power of change in the weather ,but ur vids are boss

[@glennholdom7005]

Great video and very natural. Sometimes it helps to show the raw moments for the benefit of others.

[@mariyadaz]

You made it on your own. OK a little lost at times but that's where we learn. We'll done.

[@redalert2834]

Take a mobile with you. Even if there's no signal you can pick up the GPS satellites and, if you download maps in advance, you can see exactly where you are in real time even in fog/blizzard conditions. That wasn't possible in the olden days, which is why less than half the mountaineers returned home alive back then.

[@christopherbrittain6351]

Get yourself a Garmin. I’m ex-Marine and I never take a map, I just download a gpx file to my Garmin watch and it’s never failed me. Well done on this climb, it’s not an easy assent on any day let alone low cloud👍

[@alexjwalker7957]

Which one do u have please?? :-)

[@christopherbrittain6351]

@@alexjwalker7957 Fenix 5 X.

[@tinytrekkervlogs]

Awesome, beautiful scenery.

[@somewhereoutdoors9579]

You made it, on your own, and in one piece, so you can reflect on that and take the lessons learned into your next trip! Great work 😁

[@royjennison3916]

wow the views , fantastic vid well done

[@roostaraver]

I’ve just started solo mountain climbing done most of the Peak District, but every time I’m on a trail /path im constantly wondering if I’m on the right path 😂 been using Google maps so far and signal has been ok but my luck will run out with that , I’ve downloaded most maps for offline , but need to learn how to read a map but the thing with a map is it’s just a picture and doesn’t tell me where I’ve wondered too

[@lukeettinger2140]

Sweet views from the top, its like being inside a ping-pong ball looking out!

[@louisb6895]

Im hoping to go up all the mountains in wales by the end of next year only done cader idris and snowdon so far this seems much harder than snowdon and this is near my caravan barmouth i fancy going up here again sometime

[@guitarbear1165]

Well done !! Much harder on uour own I did Snowdon in 2018 up the Miners Path .. climbed up Cadaer Idris this week and took the Minffordd Path and around the circular route which was 6.8 miles in all !! Much harder than Snowdon i think 🤔

[@ryrybread220]

Your eyes are amazing

[@devilsolution9781]

Yeh theyre like ..... blue or summert....lol

[@oakashthorn5714]

Simp❌

[@ryrybread220]

@@oakashthorn5714 I’m guessing you must be a silly little boy using words like that.

[@oakashthorn5714]

@@ryrybread220 Not a cool look on a outdoor channel try xvids😆

[@ryrybread220]

@@oakashthorn5714 because you are a young guy you think giving someone a compliment is a bad thing. #snowflake

[@Rat-nl1xe]

is it suitable to take medium size dogs?

[@garykirkham2972]

Hello Grace. Congratulations on you first attempt. I wish i got a pound for every time i came down a mountain the wrong way.. id be quite rich. Thanks for sharing and all the best.

[@GracesAdventures]

Haha. Thanks Gary!

[@bushcraftwithell9884]

Great vid, Im dying to get up there and do an overnighter when this lockdown is over! Subbed btw 😌

[@GracesAdventures]

That sounds great! Thank you :)

[@joejackson6453]

Omg you sound like me. Always have a map, whistle and compass. Work within your limits have fun. 🤘

[@vanlifeofficial]

Looking good Grace. Give us a shout if you fancy a climb. You were away with my friend Yasmin few weeks ago. Love the video. Just subscribed to. 👍

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Phil!

[@louie.seddon]

My no 1

[@andrewberkkis8912]

👍👍👍

[@louisb6895]

Why was this much harder than snowdon when i did it

[@MrSeanssmith]

Hi Grace did you manage to achieve a mountain a month like you set out to do?

[@gezzly72]

So brave doing that without a map . I can’t navigate with map and compass either but I’d feel better having a map lol

[@JimCrossan]

You're doing really well, please keep going.. x

[@country_bullz_wales2106]

Beautiful!

[@Misskiff]

I think it’s brilliant

[@OutandaboutwithSpencer]

Well done, that’s how we all learn..it’s called experience 👍

[@caminhoscarisma8692]

great walking

[@primus7776]

Shame you had a low viz day, but great achievement anyway ! Love your style and positive attitude to the hills. Stay safe.

[@bennevis21]

Great learning trip. I've always enjoyed map reading but it is so easy to get lost in the mist in a new walking area.

[@hawklord100]

There are many ancient legends about Cadir Idris with lots of stoneage monuments, if you like adventure check out this talk about Cadir Idris before making the hike - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6LTgaRogJV5d80

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Water purification tablets and you can get water from the lake. It’s safe to drink in 30 minutes

[@peterholmes3011]

I always take a paper map. No problems

[@stevegbond85]

Forget downloading maps...grab yourself a decent compass and a proper map and learn the basics. You'll probably enjoy it more. Tech will always go wrong. Believe me.

[@GracesAdventures]

I have a compass - looking at some navigation courses so i can learn some map-reading skills.

[@stevegbond85]

@@GracesAdventures it sounds daft, but learn using it in your local area, somewhere you know. It's essentially about spotting waypoints and adjusting bearings. Good luck

[@sophiemacaroni9060]

I also reckon old fashioned navigation is just a lot more fun than staring at a phone image!

[@louisb6895]

I never use any maps i just find my way up

[@louisb6895]

@@sophiemacaroni9060 i have never used a map when going up big hills and snowdon and cadaer idris

[@abijim639]

There is Mortmain

[@abijim639]

I am just looking for Will Herondale, Sorry

[@darkspeed62]

It probably didn't help that you had headphones in, either. It puts you in your own world and lets your mind wander elsewhere. Far better to be focused on the task at hand. I'm not sure why you would want to screen out the wonderful sound of nature anyway if you're out and about in the countryside. Anyway, good to see you made it.

[@muzwot9603]

Forget maps or gps tech - these things destroy natural navigation ability, spontaneity and the adventure's fun.

[@anthonyharman7837]

You will have to get a compass but we'll done e safe

[@garymartin557]

at least you learnt a valuable lesson.

[@pietrozucci3971]

She has amazing eyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

[@leejefferson7011]

😂

[@kathleensimpson4889]

I am glad to see proper clothing. Hope you contribute to mountain rescue though as you seem just a bit lacking in respect for dangers posed by mountains.

[@shaanuday]

Most of the time you are in the frame. Not showing the mountain enough. This video should be about the mountain not you.

[@JammyDodger45]

Ok Spielberg.

[@shaanuday]

Thanks, Richard Attenborough.

[@JammyDodger45]

Richard Attenborough is dead. Maybe you should update your material. Try calling me Jordan Peele instead. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shaanuday]

@@JammyDodger45 I knew he was dead. That's why I called you with that name. Anyway as a keen folower and a subscriber I have right to say what I think about what I see.and hear. Anyone getting offended should not be on social media at all. My expectations are genuine and i have made many youtubers correct their mistakes. COOL man.

[@JammyDodger45]

@@shaanuday - "he was dead"? Is he not dead anymore? It's a miracle! (P.S. no one is offended here, just having a 🦒)

[@mikelanguages9352]

Brave enough .You can use my bits free for your own movies...stay happy

[@goranvernik4850]

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