Snowdon's Extremely Dangerous 'Knife Edge' Climb: Crib Goch

The Crib Goch route up Snowdon is extremely dangerous and shouldn't be attempted by novice climbers according to Llanberis Mountain Rescue. I did not realise this when I set out, join me on this terrifying scramble to the summit.
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[@tonyb4259]

I first climbed Snowdon during a school trip aged 13, that was 54 years ago. From the top we could see Ireland! On the way down we stopped to rest, eat and skim stones into Glaslyn. I swear the guy in the red jacket at 7.50 was standing at the same spot where I, trying hard to throw the best skimmer, overbalanced and fell into the lake. It was bloody cold and provided the rest of our party with a good laugh.

[@mikeward9031]

Completely different experience--no snow; glaciers, crevasses etc .More akin to Hill Walklng

[@mikeward9031]

One of the first dates with my wife of 56 years was the Snowdon Horseshoe , starting with Crib Goch in 1963. . Although I had climbed a lot including Austrian / Italian Alps, it was a first for her. In 2017 on a visit from Canada we were up Snowdon again -- by train . However our Children and Grandchildren did it the proper way. Video was nostalgic for me. Thank you.Mike

[@jakecolleran10]

How was the climb for the alps? I’m recently getting into mountaineering and love hearing new stories.

[@trepicks]

Enjoyable video, particularly the humorous interjections. I admire your sense of balance while videoing and negotiating the ridge one handed. It took me back to the time I did the ridge with my now grown up son in the days before GoPros. Thanks.

[@Themeaninginthemess]

I really like this video! It is entertaining and inspiring at the same time. The voice over is so lovely and warm, I really enjoyed it. You are such a great person Anna!

[@flesz__]

Well done climbing it I did it in 2007 , never climbed before and I think went the most difficult route possible. I was on vertical wall climbing up most of the time . Had running shoes and beer in rucksack. I was glad a survived and I won't be doing that again lol

[@gladiator22666]

Brilliant video , my heart was in my mouth just watching you guys . Well done 👍

[@Normanskie]

Sorry but that freeze frame and zipping noise at 0:24 was sheer artistry, certainly brilliant movie making material. It was the freeze frame just as the say Crib Goch, the sheep stops and looks at you, BRILLIANT.

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Thank you Norman, I am glad someone noticed that. :)

[@discoveranglesey9116]

What a great video. the first time I did Crib Goch I swore I'd never do it again, 30 years later I'm still doing it.

[@twiggers23]

I did Watkins Way on a school trip in around '78 when I was 14 - not easy. Many a tale to tell on that trip. Then returned in 1980 and did the Pyg track with my Mum, Dad and Sister. The amount of people we passed in flip flops was unbelievable. Both times I remember the worstest but bestest cup of tea in the world ever - boiling point gets lower as you ascend I think. Best wishes to anyone who attempts Crib Goch - be safe and be happy xxxxxx

[@Pilbo2gp]

Well done Anna. Having rescued numerous people over the years off Crib Goch from the (relative) safety of a helicopter, it was great to see what it's like on the ridge itself. And having seen your footage, I'm glad I haven't tried it myself - nothing more embarrassing than having to be rescued by your own mates!!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

+Pilbo2gp :) thanks for the comment.

[@olgagolovina6751]

Pilbo2gp as a winchman, you went never over on a day off and ran up Grib?

[@kodaexploring5176]

That would be entertaining to be rescued by your own team. Quite the experience.

[@xsniperwolf9457]

Pilbo2gp well you haven’t you sound like a 12 year old trying to seem cool

[@colinchandler9647]

Wow, well done for making this, very brave! I'm fine with heights, but definitely not risk of death from falling on such an exposed and uneven ledge. Even if my balance was ok which is a big if, I'd worry about a sudden gust of wind...I was offered the chance to do this, but I'm very glad I took the easy route up in the end.

[@waynediffin7225]

great video. you really touch on how challenging these mountains can be, you should do way way way more.

[@stuartkelly5844]

Brilliant video...thanks for sharing, hoping to do this route in Sept!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

I hope you have good weather for it, as it really is so pretty.

[@quadprop3606]

Really enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing 😃

[@manodfergus]

3:52...birds are smarter than many humans. They realise people are more likely to fall off Crib Goch if they are only using one hand to hold on and the other to film.

[@freesoul1825]

Never be happy of founding birds egs on a trekking....it is probably a bird that would eat you after trowing you a stone on your head 😊

[@redzisan]

Left side of CG is easy and you cant really fall :-)

[@Simpleburger1968]

@@redzisan That's reassuring :-) ... I really want to do this in not-too-distant-future ! How would you describe the scramble up to the ridge ?

[@Simpleburger1968]

Yes, I would feel better with two hands available :-)

[@corserine]

Very well done to you. I have thought about doing this route for years but have always put it off because I am too much of a scaredy-cat when it comes to sheer drops. However, your video has been an inspiration to me and I am determined to do it later this year, probably around about May 2018. Although I won't be carrying a selfie stick - I will need to concentrate on where I am putting my feet.

[@EscoSar]

Well done. It seems like you done the Track effortlessly ❤️ I will try this again this Friday 20th 2022.

[@TheOrikousan]

Great editing! Very dramatic :) And what a view from the top of the mountains!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Thank you Yuya. :)

[@itsthefallguy]

Great video! The first time I did Crib Goch there was no wind and it was possible to walk along the top without holding on! I wouldn't dare now I am older and wiser!

[@FaeUtero]

0:24 - ha ha that sheep shot! love it!

[@WyeExplorer]

There's one good thing Anna apart from the amazing views and that is you filmed at the same time as traversing the ridge - Nik did his bit. That's got to be a plus for your courage factor. I must say the studio you and the outdoor you are two very different creatures. Great video. Mark.

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

+Wye Explorer yes this channel is a closer glimpse at Anna the person rather than Anna the teacher.

[@WyeExplorer]

Perhaps I wasn't clean..... I meant the external or more manicured image portrayed. There might well be though the outdoor vs teacher...

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

I did the Snowdon Horseshoe when I was 16 - this weekend I am doing it for second time - 41 years later !

[@biskitz86913]

Man I love how raw Wales looks. Great video

[@purplegoat34]

Well done, I did the same climb a few years ago and know how tough it is. Great footage as well and really nice job editing.

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Thanks Andy

[@yongz7991]

Great job! Just came across your English channel, and then found this one. I'm going to learn to surf this summer. Wish me luck! I'll cheer for you, too!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Good luck :)

[@yongz7991]

:):)

[@girlinagale]

I got anxiety watching this because my vape was on empty and I risked burning a 4 day coil. But I refilled it and realised you're an adventurer not a TicToc narcissist. All good, Crib Goch looks tough compared to Striding Edge.

[@stronginthesun]

well put together ! done Crib Goch a few years ago just to tick it off and swore i would not do it again . but making plans for this year . my favourite route is watkin back down the south ridge taking in y Aran .

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

We did Aran last year when I was pregnant. Another good days hiking. Good luck with your revisit of Crib Goch.

[@goldilocks913]

Well done you! I don’t fancy getting to it let alone going along that ridge!! 👍

[@andrewhaywood3178]

Really enjoyed this video,non macho style very refreshing! Made me want to try this route. Been up Snowden 5 times and always had cloud! Great job- thank you.

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

+Andrew Haywood glad you liked it :)

[@Legionnaire7777]

I love Grib Gogh 👍🏻nice upload

[@rontaylor2833]

Just came across your video..... great footage. I did it in May'12 with my walking mates (average age of the group back then would have been around 66yrs). I was too busy crawling along the ridge to think of filming the experience so it was great to view your footage. It was the scariest thing I've done as I'm not comfortable with heights but a fantastic feeling of achievement after I had completed it. I wouldn't do it again BUT this May the same group, older, though not wiser, spent a week in The Lake District. I completed Jake's Rake, and parts of that I thought were worse than Crib Goch. Again, some very exposed sections on the way up. If you get up to The Lakes check it out.

[@siriusleigh24]

Petes Eats 👍 03:51 - Lived down there for years, Nant Peris.

[@robbotube1]

Good video like the techniques and you have made it very light hearted when as I have done that route I know it's very serious and scary 🙈🙈🙈

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

thank you :)

[@mountainbloke40]

Nice to seen the ole lass again, not been up since 2000. Couldn't remember the exposed bits - must do it again one day. Recommend 'Ring of Steal' next only one wee bit of leg wobble, and grand day out.

[@garypaxton8194]

Good video Girl. Well done. I enjoyed this

[@AincentWisdom]

Hey 🤔 I swear Anna taught me propper articulation on KZbin haha small world. I did Snowdon for the first time a couple of weeks ago via Llanberis path. Even though it was busy I loved it. I'll definitely be doing Crib-Goch when I return, providing my company feel confident.

[@nukemz]

Great video! You'd never get me up there, that looked tough!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

I had no idea what I was agreeing to before I set off. lol.

[@nexgen696]

Did this a few days ago, I was absolutely on top of the world. I loved every second, I cannot wait to do it again! I did it with a guide but am ready to do it solo, I'm usually a massive risk taker so my family were like ain't no way we are letting you do that on your own. Understandable since it was the first time I have ever done a scramble. So good.

[@katyldr]

I guess you think that being a "massive risk taker" is cool... until you die and that won't be so cool, would it? 🙄💀💀

[@andrewmacpherson706]

Not sure how i got onto this video but it was a good video and funny well done guys, Its been emotional :-)

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Thank you Andrew, I appreciate you dropping by, however you ended up here. Do you hike much?

[@andrewmacpherson706]

Hi there you might say I’ve done a bit over the years, 😀 ironically I’ve only just done crib cogh and even I’ve got to say omg 😀 it was scary ✌️

[@jones1068]

Nice vid I went up Snowdon last year.

[@chriscowell5550]

Afzal, both routes start at Pen y Pass car park, but from different sides (north for Pyg track, west for Miner's track).

[@pandorabox1975]

really loved it thanks for sharing

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

:) I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@kodaexploring5176]

Dang the views up there look incredible. Such a fun exhilarating experience i'm sure !!!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

It was a great scramble for sure

[@hamwhacker]

Loved Nicolas's camera work :)

[@santoshsundar1186]

I did the miners track with my 5 year old on Sunday 29th August. I thought that was difficult.. But Oh my god.. this one is super scary. But I am now challenging myself to do this track in my next visit. thank you for showing the path. It definitely helps. :) And lovely video..

[@XxxXxx-fo1zi]

5 year old? really?

[@santoshsundar1186]

@@XxxXxx-fo1zi Yeah. My kid hiked the entire journey to the summit on the Miners track also called the Pyg track. We took the train back though..

[@nickname6747]

If you liked that look into climbing the Anoch Egach in (above) Glen Coe, Scottish Highlands. Will make Crib Goch seem like a breeze - not substantially harder, just an awful lot longer :)

[@iamearthbornami]

Lovely..Well done

[@401files4]

😂🤣 brilliantly edited very funny.

[@h____hchump8941]

That beginning could be part of an actual movie. Well done.

[@mountainbearoutdoors]

its on my list to do, ive been up ben nevis 3 times, scafell pike twice and Snowdon 4 times from various routes, I didn't realise crib goch was so close hahah oh well next time I'm up that way will give it a bash. cheers for the views!

[@redzisan]

When you finish scrambling Crib Goh you can take wild path on the right just before the path to Snowdon and then get to very beautiful lake with little waterfall. Stunning place and not many people know about it :-)

[@bythegodsofsciencefiction938]

i was in wales last week in harlech the weather was awsome great video

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

I do like Wales :)

[@bythegodsofsciencefiction938]

stunning place going to port merrion in a couple of weeks keep up the cool vids

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Nice, enjoy it

[@johnwelander9783]

Respect! The views were obviously worth it. Not sure if I would have managed it, maybe if I were a bit younger? But seriously a great video; take care!

[@colrunswild4adventure781]

Great video. beautiful views. I love mount Snowdon. The bussiest mountain in europe and maybe the world. Crib Goch. The red ridge. Did you have anybody pass you from the other way on the narrow parts? Very scarey if the person coming towards you is not confident.

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

No the few people on the route were all going in the same direction luckily. :)

[@seeoh33]

This style of video is excellent! love it!! :D

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Really glad you like it. I spent a hours editing this one. :)

[@seeoh33]

Well, I'm sure you know by now that I am a returning fan of yours anyway! I just love your videos! On all three of the channels!

[@zthde]

You made it look so easy 👏👏👏

[@JabbaMTA]

Great vid

[@Mikecorsale]

I’d like to watch any video or film with Nic’s commentary, humming and finger. It would enhance anything I feel! 🤣

[@ryanphillips4273]

Yorkshire three peaks ? Any of them, pen-y-gent and ingleborough are the most challenging, you see some beautiful and amazing things along the way :)

[@globalexplorer4582]

Great video thank you. I'm traveling from USA end of the month. What time of year did you climb? Do you think I will need cold clothes? Cheers

[@craigergang1692]

You have guts Anna and are not a quitter!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

:) Thanks Craig, I am glad you think so. I try to challenge myself.

[@RonaldLAbbey]

My hats off to you!!! GREAT SCENERY!!! I'm too old to take those kind of chances with the joints I've got. P/S Looked like a great breakfast & lots of FUN!!!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Yeah the breakfast was great, we went back the next morning for seconds :)

[@forqueenandcountry3087]

Hi Anna, I did the exact same route only on the knife edge the mist came down and I was stuck there for 3 hours I ached all over. ⛺️👍

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Wow what a scary experience. Glad you got through it

[@jones1068]

I went up there via the Watkin Path today did crib Goch last month.

[@davidgloster319]

Brilliant vid well done and good on you ...Diesel Dave

[@stevenclark1973]

No chance! Had to call "mum" when I was stuck on my garage roof! And I'm 44!

[@gamma_dablam]

This is a very revealing video of what this route throws. I'd be a little uncomfortable without ropes on the scramble up the ridge. Still want to try 😊

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

I was honestly pretty scared

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Looks bloody scary to me!!!!!! Good on you!!

[@benionica]

Wow! Anna, are you using a Go Pro camera? Views are stunning, and you are very brave to shoot while climbing...I love mountains and will write down this place's name to visit it some of these months (hopefully). By the way, congrats for the great and constant hard work you do on KZbin! I train daily my voice with your tips and warming up videos...you are such a great singer and, as I see, an amazing person too! Greetings from Spain (but I'm Bulgarian :D )

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Hi, yes, well sometimes a Go Pro and sometimes my Canon. :)

[@zaf9834]

Well done.

[@I2oseTheory]

Nice video. I'm still rooting for you.Stay healthy.

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Thank you :)

[@AbmAsif]

Going to take this adventure next month but not sure if I’ll take Crib Goch path 🤔

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Perhaps decide nearer the time when you now what the weather will be like.

[@RineshAndrews]

Good Initiative

[@cyclistRM2024]

Love you Anna u are really full of energy and life ❤❤❤👌👌👌

[@d3vin301]

that was awesome, too bad the cloud cover rolled in, that would have been a spectacular view. never the less the sight of you having fun is more enjoyable than seeing the land from above

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Yeah would have been great to have a clear day

[@NeilUpfold]

How about the the full East to West traverse of Suilven? :)

[@MarksGoneWalking]

Brilliant vid - very entertaining. Still on my list of to do’s. Maybe in the Spring 👍

[@jackieosborne3449]

Well done anna

[@amyschat5711]

Watching this gave me the worst anxiety 😟 I was so scared for you. Heights are just a no. I’m scared to do the llanberris path never mind what you did. You’re so brave 🥰

[@TheDougies]

Enjoyed the video, it’s my next trip! Be interested in knowing what equipment you used to film it? I’m trying to work out the best way to film hiking without my heavy DJI steadicam 🤔

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

You can use the GoPro with their steady cam option as it’s much lighter but not always great for sound. A good iPhone can also do the trick these days. Or a Sony RX100 type of blogging camera.

[@TheDougies]

@@AnnasBigAdventure yeah I've had a steady cam for my old GoPro before which was quite good. I guess GoPro would be best for the ever changing weather conditions and then maybe use a clip mic plugged into my phone for the talking and sync up after

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Yeah if you need to capture clear audio then your phone and a clip mic is a good option. It’s tricky getting the right lot for blogging these adventures. Some of my equipment won’t work in certain temperatures, or altitudes. I always tend to take a couple of options out to ensure I am covered. My new iPhone 11 captures awesome footage and I’d be tempted to have it as a backup.

[@mikedunphy1981]

Gorgeous !!!

[@peterlewis3540]

Its not that dangerous if a little bit of forward planning and research in undertaken. Crib Goch is not technically challenging, it may be a Grade 1 scramble, but its not a difficult mountain, thousands of walkers cross its ridge every year, and compared to say Snowdon which is across the valley straight ahead, it claims fewer casualties. It is certainly very exposed, and some of its ridge is above 3000ft in height, so it commands respect, but its within the capabilities of just about anyone with a head for heights. Its those walkers who have not familiarised themselves with the challenge and exposure of such a tall mountain. A lot of walkers attempt Crib Goch, not knowing what to expect, and its those people who get into difficulties.

[@iantaylor5497]

It's exposed. But there's plenty of space along it to relax and sit down etc. It's only dangerous because the sides are scary if you look down. But there's shit loads of space along the ridge. Always looks bad on camera

[@gonewild1220]

Brilliant nice one! Epic hiking

[@jamiesut5866]

Seriously impressive!

[@dventure..]

Great video, gladiators thing x 👀😉

[@davidkeel]

Hello thanks for your video. Can you tell me how you put together the voice over for the first 53 seconds over the video clips. Do you put the video clips into the timeline first and then speak over them.? Ive never understood how its done. Hope you can help. David

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

+David Keel I record it using a mic plugged in to my computer using GarageBand :)

[@davidkeel]

Anna's Big Adventure. Hi Anna, are you seeing the images on the timeline of your video editor when you are making the voice recording though. ? Or do you just make a voice recording and then put that on to the Timeline and then add the images to fit in with that voice recording. ?

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

+David Keel record the audio and chop it up in the timeline to match video

[@davidkeel]

Anna's Big Adventure. Great answer. thank you. Sorry my first question didnt fully explaining what I was trying to ask.

[@llewbach77]

Nice funny video Anna! now do Anoch Eagach in Glen Coe! ha ha.....

[@r.b6170]

Is the route up marked; especially where it diverts from the pyg track ??? Thanks

[@mjojrjr6231]

I've only done Helvellyn which is no where near as hard as that one I think.🙈 Hope I can do that too...

[@7Continents1Passport]

Hey Anna. The rock climbing is crazy, OMG. I'm so excited to do it now ;) When did u climb Snowdon? How long was it and in which city did you stay? Great video btw. Thx you!!

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

+7 Continents 1 Passport it was earlier this year and we camped about 30 minutes away. The hike took most of the day.

[@7Continents1Passport]

Thank you!! Thinking about doing this hike next month :) What's the name of the city you stayed please?

[@paulpayton8238]

I love it up there I've done the pig track a few times

[@stejames4908]

Well done chic 👍

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

Thank you :)

[@user-ys8tv9fp6g]

Just when you think you’ve cracked it ... then you hit the pinnacles . They scared the bejesus out of me on my only time up there 🤣🤣🤣

[@ItsPyrpleGuy]

Hi. Have you tried piatra craiului or fagaras mountains in romania? If not you should tri it. It nice

[@AnnasBigAdventure]

I haven’t tried it but thank you for the recommendation. Will take a look.

[@ApplyWithCaution]

... good job! ... if you fancy a challenge then try the 3000s ... all the peaks in Snowdonia over 3000ft in 24 hours ...

[@deanmoncaster]

This is possibly the best video that shows how hard this route is and it didn't even begin to show how hard and stupid this route is!

[@huzayfahs5238]

well done brave lady

[@mickb69]

Ha ha, that lake. I did crib Goch in the 90s with my brother and some of the lads from work. When we were up on the ridge or somewhere up the mountain, we were trying to gauge how far away the lake was, and trying to land stones in it. You lose sense of size and distance because of the sheer scale of everything. It's funny, I found helvellyn scarier than cribgoch though, Had a bit of a moment up there, I wasn't liking it too much

[@Normanskie]

Birds circling overhead, Nah they're buzzards waiting for some fool kill.

[@dartmoor1009]

I nearly did this route, got to the start of the knife edge and bricked it. None of my fellow walkers argued for going on. Think I'm getting old, hahahah