How to traverse CRIB GOCH. A first hand view of the most DANGEROUS route up MOUNT SNOWDON.

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Күн бұрын

An ascent on Mount Snowdon via the infamous Crib Goch route to see just how scary it is. Approaching from the pen-y-pass car park and via the pyg track, we tackled the infamous ridge towards the summit to be met with some spectacular weather and storm clouds at the summit. Followed by a descent down a lesser known and particularly treacherous wet grassy path towards the Nant Peris cark park on the flanks of the Mountain. A great day with the ridge living up to it's name.
Crib Goch is not to be messed about with.

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@cwoollard1 Жыл бұрын

That's a great video. There are not that many decent videos of Crib Goch that show what it is really like.

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think a lot of people use a fish eye wide angle. Kind of ruins it. Thanks for the comment.

@iamearthbornami 3 ай бұрын

Magnificent

@alantierney 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@sdemosi 7 ай бұрын

This is great because it's going to give someone thinking of doing this a realistic view of what it's like. Depending on the weather it's terrifying.

@alantierney 6 ай бұрын

Yeah. Its not something you want to walk into unknowingly.

@gladiator22666 4 ай бұрын

Well done you two , brilliant video . Well filmed, it shows how nasty that ridge really is . Great views , the last time I was up there you couldn’t see a hand in front of you . The mist was that bad . Again , great video 👍

@alantierney 4 ай бұрын

Yeah I’ve seen it like that myself. More scary like that i think. For a knife ridge it can confuse you still in the mist. Thanks for the comment👍🏻

@daddyd7351 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, and an absolute hats off to you both, and indeed, every single person brave enough to take on the Crib Goch challenge. Nerves of steel for sure! Think I'll stick to the Pyg Track but thanks for a cracking upload mate 😊

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

It's not something I plan on regularly either 🤣 thanks for the comment. ATB 👍

@philipburke1708 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen showing the the crux of the CG route. Well done - no mean feat.

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. It's a great route for a challenge.

@NeilThompson-j3z 4 ай бұрын

Looks f*cking terrifying.

@alantierney 4 ай бұрын

It is, that’s why 🤣

@mathematicschaos 25 күн бұрын

Superb video. Appreciated your very honest commentary. Went up the Pyg and down the Miners with my wife a couple of years back and fancy trying CG next time.

@alantierney 24 күн бұрын

Thanks. It’s worth a go. Just don’t underestimate it if you don’t like heights

@MrGST360 2 ай бұрын

‘And that’s what we gotta get across !’ … well, I mean…. you didn’t ‘gotta’ 🤷🏾‍♂️

@alantierney 2 ай бұрын

Totally did

@malcolmwalker193 10 күн бұрын

I did Crib Goch some years ago when I was a lot fitter, best experience ever the views are spectacular, you will need a good head for hightes. Well done you two great video.

@alantierney 10 күн бұрын

It’s certainly not something you forget in a hurry i know that much. Not for everyone either. Thanks for the comments.

@chrisrose01 Жыл бұрын

That Llanberis track down takes for ever

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

Yeah, i'm not a massive fan. Prefer most the other routes before that one.

@sheridangatley8648 3 ай бұрын

This is one of the best Crib G vids. Thought yiu did a really good review of the overall route. I did it with a friend ( who had a better head for heights than me ) when it was good weather and I was around 48 years of age. It reminded me of our time there- your advice on staying calm is really solid advice. I remember going up the buttress and then realising that it was easier doing the ridge than giing down the buttress. Once done it was very rewarding - but it is pretty scary. Top job you 2

@alantierney 3 ай бұрын

Yeah i think the buttress is the worst bit myself. Because you cant really turn back without going over the whole lot again. In reverse down a scramble. Thanks for the comment

@nickrails 11 ай бұрын

Nice video! That little series of exposed steps on the right hand of the second turret was the moment I felt most exposure, as even though you're facing the wall and it takes only a few hundred seconds to traverse I was fair conscious of that drop behind me. The secondary scramble onto Ganard Uggain was amazing fun and felt incredibly safe after the airyness of the second turret.

@alantierney 11 ай бұрын

Yeah. I think it's the worst bit. Its hard to convey on a video. They lack the sense of depth. But for a small part that feels like you could be vertical climbing there. Terrifying. Makes you wonder why you bother really 🤣

@loveoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Good work guys👍 amazing hiking

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

Great route. Thanks for the comment. 👍

@michaellakey3565 11 ай бұрын

Maybe easier in winter with the old Spiderman shoe grips and ice axe fall stopper. Wet greasy rock is deadly here.

@alantierney 11 ай бұрын

I've not tried traversing something like that in winter before. But I do agree. Polished wet rock is unbelievably treacherous.

@Wuldier 3 ай бұрын

its actually not easier.. ive done this in all seasons, and conditions, its crazy in all to be honest, but the snow and ice isnt thick enough on them rocks up there in most winters, so its worse as you cant always see what rocks you are placing your crampons onto and it all falls away from in in pretty large amounts at times lol.

@tobywan12 5 ай бұрын

@12:50 really concerning you are on that side of the ridge

@alantierney 4 ай бұрын

😬

@reluctantfellrunner Жыл бұрын

Sweaty palms on that one. Best wishes.

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

Not half. Thanks for the comment. Atb.

@user-ru5wj5ne9f 3 ай бұрын

I think I’ll PASS 😅 😱

@alantierney 3 ай бұрын

Good decision🤣

@LeeLocke Жыл бұрын

Smashed it peeps well done!🎉

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@The_Reality_Filter Жыл бұрын

You're a braver man than I. Cadair Idris via The Pony Path is my limit.

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

To be fair. That is very steep. 🤣

@littlelegsonthetrail8116 Жыл бұрын

Boss day! Loved it. 😍

@alantierney Жыл бұрын

Superb day

@senolunal6154 4 ай бұрын

Well done 👏

@alantierney 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@justaguy9451 6 ай бұрын

Is it not unusual to fall off crib goch?

@alantierney 6 ай бұрын

Not really. It happens probably too regularly. You can see the rescue chopper over it quite often as well.

@justaguy9451 6 ай бұрын

@alantierney will be doing it this year. All of my demons (symbolic) are on crib goch. I either emerge victorious or not at all. I will respect what I am doing, take my time, 3 points of contact. Most of all I will be calm. It will be a sunny day with no wind and will wear knee, elbow forearm and lower leg armour. Possibly a helmet. Will start at dawn so I am not worried about being caught after dark.

@alantierney 4 ай бұрын

Just seen this. I hope it goes well. Now is good with all the light and warm weather

@doogyrev 2 ай бұрын

As others have suggested, I think that’s the most accurate representation of a ‘stroll’ across the ‘Red Ridge.’ Really good! Still laughing at Gemma’s response to you suggesting you needed some milk 🤣

@alantierney 2 ай бұрын

Ye i think some people use fisheye cams which skew it to make it look worse. And thats classic gemma really. 🤣

@chrishowells1773 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. I could never attempt that route and I'm full of admiration for anyone with the bravery and head-for-heights to undertake this route.

@alantierney 3 ай бұрын

It’s not to be underestimated. Likewise it’s not for everyone. I think believing you can do it is half the battle. Thanks for the nice comment 👍🏻

@nigelstead8034 11 ай бұрын

My knees are wobbly just watching that.. I’m doing crib goch in the near future and this vid puts it into true perspective.. excited and terrified at the same time 😂 Thanks mate gr8 film ..

@alantierney 11 ай бұрын

At least you know what you're getting yourself into. You'll be fine 🤣