How have I ONLY just learned about this?!!!! Adventure Weekend ⛰️☀️🧗

[@stephenwilliams8384]

Setting off from Dolgarrog... used to work there when it was an Aluminium Rolling mill & foundry.

[@nicholassheppard6171]

I have been using an Inreach mini for years on all our outdoor adventures. We use the live sharing too on a password protected link so are familiescan see where we are. To me a good backpacking trip is not having mobile service for a week. The weather updates are nice to have too. I really like that I could call SOS from my Garmin watch, if I ever had to.

[@chrisgarwood2237]

Garmin reach mini is a great device, the iPhone 14 on wards can also do satellite text messaging when you don't have a cel signal

[@CycletheNation]

Absolutely loved north Wales when we went there early in summer (some of the same roads too, I see). Thr roads are great, climbs are epic, scenery is mental. Looking forward to the more southern bit for the Dragon Ride next year.

[@MrTimellis10]

Yep ,so start at Dollgarog!(bad spelling) possibly hell fire pass at end of Penmachno Valley and did this on a Wild Wales tourist trial way back ,got to the top and felt dead ,decend to road,turn right to Blaenau, nah ! Turn left to Bala ,sodding hills but fantastic scenery 😂

[@thebikepackingadventurer]

I’ve considered a mini garmin inreach, as when I go on remote bikecamping adventures, I rarely have phone signal, especially deep in forests or remote mountains.

[@Didyoureallythinkaboutit]

Sliver of million dollar laugh at the first second and then a whole earful! Thanks again Katie. Came in steeled and you smiled me at the git go.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhh thank you!!! :)

[@jimpeyton1459]

Very cool adventure. I never have issues going UP on hikes, it's coming back down. Just like cycling where the pain of long climbs is countered by the terror of losing it on descent. Garmin unit is key, as is letting someone know when you set out on a ride/hike/canoe/kayak...The unit you're carrying is excellent. IIRC you can pair to phone to write specific texts using the phone keyboard. Thanks for sharing.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yessss the way down was way tougher... Give me up any day of the week. And yes just keeping people informed where you are on long adventures is really important and the SOS on it, just ESSENTIAL for outdoor folks :)

[@petertreadway]

Looks like a cracking weekend away, Katie. I feel your pain with the shaking legs coming down Snowdon, my triathlon in Keswick last week nearly killed me with the Hike up to Latrigg! 🤣

[@ScottBaker1]

Entertaining duo you two!

[@zukzworld]

Beautiful weather 🙌🏾❤️… loved the video as always!

[@johnmcnulty1129]

Great content Katie, awesome bit of kit that SOS "beacon" Talk of a Aurora Borealis over Wales, turns out it was that other dazzling Northern Light, Katie K ! :) Take care

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhhhh John, that is sweet!!! :) Thank you. Have a great day x

[@bderris]

I bought the larger blackberry shaped InReach for bikepacking the tour divide, only because I thought a keyboard style face would be more beneficial. Rarely used the keyboard, since I could use predetermined messages. The mini is the way to go.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yeah the preset messages are so quick and easy right? Glad you're having a good experience with it :)

[@_Mountain_Dave]

Katie I'd just add that the Garmin InReach is not just excellent for safeguarding yourself and communicating on multi day trips without the wider family/partner worrying, but having come across a fellow mountaineer in a really bad way it literally saves lives as the time taken to get back down and raise the alert would have been too long. I cannot rate this product enough if you live an outdoor lifestyle that takes you away from standard mobile reception. It really is a vital piece of equipment and way easier than back in the days of having to take an Iridium Sat phone. Really enjoyable and great blog / content btw, coming from lancashire its all very relatable and good to hear that on one of the climb you just enjoyed it for you (following your recent video on burnout :-)

[@KatieKookaburra]

Thanks so much David! And so good to know you re getting on well using it. I hope no-one ever has to use it but having there does make me feel safer.

[@ecopennylife]

Great message, I have a one way location beacon for bushwalking etc, may consider a 2 way like yours next time ❤

[@NeillRobinson]

That little garmin thing looks pretty handy. Phone is cool et all but something rugged/waterproof/ultra long battery feels like a sensible thing to have. I’ve seen EPIRBs that do similar things before, it’s not a new concept but that one is a lot smaller and more pocket / bag friendly. The fact you can use it for comms beyond ‘emergency beacon’ mode looks pretty handy too.

[@KatieKookaburra]

It's a really good little device! I hope I never have to use it but esp for mountain bikers and hikers too :)

[@deblordoutdoors5783]

Looks a cracking day. I’m gutted as was supposed to be doing Snowdon today with my sister and her pal, but the pal (who was driving), bailed and the weather looked shite so we canned it for today. I’ve been fortunate to do the Llamberis path at night in 2019, and Pyg and Miners last October, both in good weather, so I guess I’ve had my luck for now😂 X

[@gobears6487]

I'm totally surprised you didn't have a Spot Tracker already! That's been around a long time and is great for tracking remote rides (& has the SOS/messages too, and it's way cheaper!). BTW I went to your Strava ride and surprised I didn't see a segment named "Hellfire Pass"! It's funny that usually the names say what people call places, but that was true on a previous ride/video too oddly (maybe "Jack" it was called?). To be fair we used to call climbs by their Strava names not v.v. LOL!!!!! p.s. love that the guy recognised your voice! :-) and now he's famously in your video!

[@robp3431]

Lovely adventure ! Yes, pack as a minimalist when you go hiking, the -lighter-the-better 🙂

[@252Scooby]

In terms of sos & satellite emergency that device is similar to what we have on the iPhone 14 , it’s good to know it’s actually saved lives since its release last year

[@CyclingAdventuresUK]

Ironically I've just organised a Hike & Bike weekend around Snowdon, albeit climbing the Rhyd Ddu on the opposite side of the mountain...less known but infinitely better!

[@Sorgalimluar]

"I didn't look at the climbs" coming from someone who loves climbs, tricksy hobbit you are! But yes, the "unexpected" adventure that came from it was very entertaining. I would have been star struck as well seeing you guys on my hike down that amazing trail as well.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Well I just thought how tough can they be? hahaha

[@billcummins9579]

what a cool adventure !!

[@kevincastell2271]

It was great to meet you coming down Snowdon,you should of come in for a swim with us you would of loved it 🥶🤣 keep the great work up your a big inspiration to alot of cyclist x

[@KatieKookaburra]

KEVINNNNNN!!! Ahhh hope you loved the rest of your Wales adventure. Hope the trip back down south was good. Really lovely to meet you! :) Until we meet again... on a bike hopefully next time. My legs can't handle the hikes haha

[@darrenchubb6926]

Hi Sarah you like the hills l now looks nice Wales that's a good idea nothing better than a good hill too ride thanks takecare

[@KatieKookaburra]

Sarah?? hahaha

[@darrenchubb6926]

@@KatieKookaburra have a good weekend

[@finmac5150]

Katie…..“I’m very sweaty”. Lucky dude…..”I am NEVER washing this t-shirt again” 🥰 🥰 Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how thoroughly adorable, absolutely bloody lovely and drop dead flippin gorgeous KK is! 😁😁 That guy is probably still smiling, I bet you made his year!! 😬🥰 Awesome vid Katie ❤

[@VelcorHF]

"Maybe it won't be steep" I just started laughing.

[@KatieKookaburra]

You knew..... hahah

[@malcontent_1]

That was a great / goofy weekend out

[@KatieKookaburra]

The best weekends are! :) xx

[@ianlainchbury]

Best place in the world.... top of Yr Wyddfa. Superb. 😊

[@bobandmaryann]

I have the mini, works great. Just need to educate the folks you are communicating with. Takes a bit to figure it out.

[@KatieKookaburra]

Yes I would say that the set up took a little longer than I expected - but once you get to grips with it it's fantastic and really easy to use.

[@virtualmartijn]

@7:50 Sorry but have to disagree on the "most/all cyclists should carry this". We're talking about a 400 EUR device that requires a minimum 20 EUR per month (or 180/year prepaid) subscription for the edge use case that you go somewhere that does not have cell reception. Happy for Garmin to show this product on the channel but this is really not for most/all cyclists.

[@SignorLuigi]

OMG! Those guys must have thought they'd died and gone to heaven. 🤔🙄😍🤣🤣🤣

[@KatieKookaburra]

Haha ahhhh you're tooooooo kind!!! Well with my sweating, leg shaking, and slow pace I think the opposite hahaha

[@finmac5150]

Katie…..“I’m very sweaty”. Lucky dude…..”I am NEVER washing this t-shirt again” 🥰 🥰 Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how thoroughly adorable, absolutely bloody lovely and drop dead flippin gorgeous KK is! 😁😁 That guy is probably still smiling, I bet you made his year!! 😬🥰 Awesome vid Katie ❤

[@SignorLuigi]

@@KatieKookaburra Your modesty is adorable. 🥰 Plus, we know your sweat doesn't smell. 🌷

[@kevaldamania7309]

Does your friend have an trek emonda or domane?

[@fede1275]

It's a Domane

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome video

[@nodbag6301]

Nice One

[@JayDollKingHefner]

Katie I see that passion mark on your neck! You been doing the nasty! 😂❤

[@KatieKookaburra]

Hahahaha very observant. But it's a burn from a hair curler 🙃

[@JayDollKingHefner]

@KatieKookaburra 😂 OK Katie! Letting you know I see every inch! 😂 I hope it heals well! 😁👍

[@ianmearsphoto]

In case you are not aware if you have an iPhone 14 and above then you have the emergency satellite functionality for free.

[@bikepackingadventure7913]

The new Apple phones have an emergency satellite call option now.

[@KeatB]

Garmin sponsorship going well….. 👍

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahhhh man I LOVE their stuff!! Very lucky girl I know :)

[@KeatB]

@@KatieKookaburra it’s good gear (though I’m on wahoo for head unit at the moment). However, small thing but I wish you’d call out the sponsorship to make it really clear to watchers.

[@Fr.FintanStack]

Cymru ❤

[@alexmorgan3435]

Spit it out Katie. Crikey you took some time beating about the bush to BASICALLY tell us that your Garmin is an electronic satellite device for use in emergencies. You were lucky with the weather for this ride. All gone now. Winter is pretty much here.

[@rodmilankov8966]

Two words: hiking poles

[@KatieKookaburra]

YESSSS after we said we should have taken them. How good are they though???

[@rodmilankov8966]

@@KatieKookaburra I use those made from aluminium, collapsible with different pads to fit the terrain ( rocks, soil or snow) . Make sure to test them by learning with all your weight. Cheers!

[@GravelGorauGwynedd]

Penmachno

[@d.w.evans1182]

Im 3 mins in, its Penmachno

[@yutehube4468]

Sataloons 😊

[@KavanOBrien]

England.

[@derekhobbs1102]

Vodafail strikes again.

[@KatieKookaburra]

To be fair all services didn't work up there.

[@GrenvilleMelonseedSkiff496]

Fabulous scenery! Did you pack the Fuji X100V to take some still snaps? I well remember walking Snowdonia for three days in 1979 … great memories. And how about that Garmin inReach Mini 2 … a really useful bit of kit. Who knew … Iridium for the masses! PS: Leg muscles really do complain more on the descent! 🚴‍♂️⛰️📷🐑🙂

[@KatieKookaburra]

Ahh I didn't - GoPro all the way for this one. But mannnnn I love that camera. Been using it a fair bit recently and LOOOOOOOOVE it!!!