The Glyders Solo Hike (The Hike That Went Wrong)

Recently I ventured up to the Glyders for a solo hike with my Toy Poodle Bertie for his first experience of the mountains. After a full year of hiking I discovered i'd got a little complacent with being fully prepared before a hike and found myself lost at the summit and out of my depth (which hasn't happened since my first solo hike in January on Cadair Idris).
I think it's important to share our failures just as much as our successes - how else will we learn and grow? So I hope you take either some entertainment or advice from this video, and i'd love it if you subscribed to see future (and hopefully more successful) adventures.
My kit list:
Osprey Daylite 13L: geni.us/ospreybackpack1
Lowe Alpine 24L: geni.us/lowealpinebag
Osprey 2.5L water bladder: geni.us/waterbladder
Anker Power Bank (small): geni.us/powerbanksmall
Anker Power Bank (large): geni.us/powerbanklarge
Multi-charging lead: geni.us/multichargecable
Phone Tripod: geni.us/selfietripod
Wireless camera shutter: geni.us/wirelessshutter
DJI Osmo Action Camera: geni.us/djiosmocam
Handheld Tripod: geni.us/handtripod
Jetboil: geni.us/jetboilstove
Hydroflask: geni.us/hydroflaskbottle
Berghaus Waterproof: amzn.to/3cM8IOG
North Face gloves: geni.us/northfacegloves
Mini first aid kit: geni.us/minifirstaidkit
Headtorch: geni.us/petzlheadtorch
Blister Plasters: geni.us/blisterplasters
Fold out seat mat: geni.us/foldupseat
Hiking poles: geni.us/hikingpoles
Hand warmers: geni.us/hothandwarmers
Follow my adventures on Instagram @graces__adventures x

[@davidbladesphotography]

The honesty and openness is very adhering and it makes you human! I’m sure this will give guidance and help others prepare better by you openly sharing you’re little mistakes. Don’t change! 👍😍

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much David, really appreciate that!

[@wild_childofthe80s]

Exactly what I was thinking :) Fair play Grace :) x x

[@nickstone5720]

Nice vid.. I’m sure others have said but have you ever considered a day, or short course with an ML or similar to learn some proper navigation? A map and compass Is not only more effective (in many ways) but so much more fun to use on the hill! It will really change how you see the hills for the better, and help you plan your own routes. Also you can leave your phone in your pack for a back up and it won’t get damaged! Maps rule.

[@iaincphotography6051]

Bang on Nick.

[@markhawkins2723]

Hi, yes well said Nick, as a ML I can never emphasise enough the importance of good navigation skills, Grace resect to you for posting this video showing some of the problems that more people than you think have on the hills.you have Plans y Brenin which you probably drove past on your way to the hike as good a place as any for skills courses.

[@martypemberton6970]

Good for you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable and show your mistakes. There is not enough of that on social media. Everyone is to busy presenting unreal portraits of themselves, while you have shown us your authentic self. Well done.

[@yigitmuratozer7833]

I'm writing you from Turkey lady. I have been watching your videos for a while and now I wanted write you. I am at the guardhouse as watch officer right now. While I watching your trips, somethings is shining inside me and I'm losing sleep. Thank you.

[@matsmith1984]

Great video, Grace and I can admire the honesty in showing folks this. It shows you are human and I'm fairly certain most people have experienced something similar at one point or another, I know I have.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Mathew, I appreciate that. Yep we’ve all been there, and sure it won’t be the last time but hopefully I’ll now be better equipped next time to get myself out of it. Thanks again!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I love an early start and considering the time of year, fantastic weather! Gorgeous scenery and so lucky to get your phone back with just a scratch. I admire your honesty regarding your descent, so many 'perfect' videos on KZbin, like nobody ever gets anything wrong..... Good to see you got your smile back and you both got back down safely and lessons learned are always good lessons. Cheers Alan.

[@ukcarpenteroutdoors7081]

Great video grace, glad you got down safe . Good that you have shared your hike and shown that not every hike is perfect . All the best

[@anna__bella_k]

Thank you for sharing, love your honestly and reminder to us all to be careful and plan your route. Glad you got back down safely 🙂

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Anne 😊

[@katprid1]

I love your honesty in this video. For aspiring hikers its great to see the real day to day experiences both the good and the bad that you go through. You are such an inspiration, well done for sticking it out :-)

[@llywnogmawr5853]

The Glyders in bad weather are lethal, useful lesson for all . Enjoy your enthusiasm, keep at it. Os map and compass never fails.

[@frankhayes1135]

Except when you don't know your EXACT location and cannot take any bearings due to poor visibility. The only thing worse than not knowing your location is THINKING you know your location. Wandering around dangerous cliffs in poor visibility, whiteout conditions even with a map and compass is not the best thing to do. I would always supplement a map and compass with at least a quality GPS position finder from where you may be able to get a safe bearing down.

[@DartmoorPaul]

Grace, this video gets a BIG thumbs up from me! As David said below, it’s your honesty and openness that is so appealing to watch & we all learn from each other. I always think if everything goes 100% easy that’s when people become complacent & careless & then big mistakes can happen. The errors you made today, and shared will be a huge benefit to you (and now others) in the future. The hills are not safe places and you showed that, which is GOOD! Keep being honest and true to yourself & you will continue to inspire others. ❤️😎

[@tracybartlett7103]

Ar you did amazing 🤩 i so know the path you took, it’s incredible, glad you put video up and well done xx

[@celticwanderer6407]

well done grace, fantastic video and your dog same to love it, great company for yourself

[@OutdoorsmanDave]

Love the honesty! I've just posted a "solo hike gone wrong" too. I did see people behind you at the time you said you'd lost the trail so never be embarrassed to ask for help at the start, company is comforting and reduces anxiety. Lovely video composition.

[@simonhealey1917]

Well done for sharing this Grace. Glad you made it back though and before darkness too.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Simon!

[@OffRampAdventures]

Amazed at the fantastic countryside you get to hike!...Especially great to get lost in...? We all have our days...

[@GracesAdventures]

Yep could ask to be lost in a nicer place really 😂

[@darrenrichards34]

Glad you both made it back safe. 👍🏻

[@markbraithwaite1308]

Been there, done that, got the T, not all routes on paper work out, especially if you've got to look after the pooch as well, glad your both ok, once I've plotted routes or found them, I look at them on aerial map versions to spot any potential problems,live and learn and come back stronger! Love the truth in the vids 🙌

[@hikingwithben3695]

Great vid Grace. 100% agree too. Not every hike is perfect, but as you said you’ve learnt from it. Glad you’re ok and pup 🙌💪

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Ben!

[@stevehedge]

great film, honesty is always the best policy mate

[@alanharwood1636]

Isn't a map and compass, and the ability to use one, handy in the UK hills. You're lucky the weather held out. Not to mention the trainer shoes and toy poodle. Having said all that, fair play for being honest about your efforts. I'm sure it will be a useful learning experience.

[@stevenbunney3621]

Love the honesty of this video, we’ve all been there (just not on camera) and hopefully we learn from it 👍👍

[@tornado34]

Loving the honesty of your material. Real life vlogging is the future. Great to be leading from the front. Keep up the awesome content. 👍🏻

[@trooperwolfie]

Any hill/mountain walk that is memorable is a good one, you never seem to remember the easy hastle free walks lol. It's good to see someone being honest and open as well, keep your videos going and get on a map reading/navigation course 🙂

[@johnlewis4301]

Not everything goes to plan and your honesty is sure to benefit others. Great video 👍

[@JeanClaude-ih9bu]

I felt so bad for you and especially your dog! He is very small for such big adventures after all.

[@NotAnotherAdventure]

100% agree! Not every hike goes to plan and sometimes it can be a pretty hairy time! Glad that you made it safely back down though!

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks! Yep, sure we've all been there. Live and learn!

[@garymartin557]

never rely on a phone. take a paper os map, the phone is a backup,not the other way around. you made a mistake from which you will learn from, so all not lost. take the positive from the negative and use it to your advantage. you lived to tell the tale.

[@msp2941]

Yes seconded - that moment dropping your phone just proves it's too risky, it could have smashed, got wet etc etc. It's worse case scenario but if the mist comes down and you're walking blindly towards a cliff it could go horribly wrong. Always take a waterproofed paper map back up in your bag on proper mountain walks. Ps if you're an OS app subscriber you can print the route map off at home and laminate it rather than buy each map.

[@OutandaboutwithSpencer]

Excellent video, it’s how we all learn..and keep learning. My last hike went very wrong! ATB, Spencer

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Spencer! It happens to the best of us. Good luck on your future hikes.

[@jasonlaugharne3946]

Well done for sharing this and I watched your Cadair Idris video where you got lost. All I can say is been there, done that!! My first mountain I thought how difficult can it be go up and back down same way, problem was the weather turned when I was at the top and visibility went to zero, having no navigation aids it was a nightmare getting down and I ended up miles from my car. But you learn and that hasn't happened again! also anyone watching this, places like Snowdon attract tourists but don't underestimate them, things can change quickly up the mountains so be prepared. Anyway, great videos, have fun keep safe :)

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Jason. Yep that was my exact experience on Cadair! Think I got a bit complacent after a year of successful hikes but just goes to show it can still happen. Good to be prepared for next time 😊 good luck with future adventures!

[@ELFinchy]

Good video, that was my backyard when I used to live in the UK. Spectacular rock formations You can get very lost on the top of that range specially when the weather comes in. I guess always shows you, why you need to do your research before you go hiking.

[@NickandRachel]

Sure is beautiful out there! Thanks for sharing your hike

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@NickandRachel]

@@GracesAdventures no problem! We really enjoy making outdoor content also

[@wildernesstraining1957]

Glad you’re ok!

[@mattscott-chalmers5710]

Well done Grace, The Glyders are a tricky one! Bloody boulders everywhere 😅 always tests your nav especially in poor weather let alone with a tiny pooch in toe, you did well 👏 👍

[@stewartwilson1]

Loved the video mate well done , your little dog did an amazing job & we have the same type of dog thats cool , he also comes on my adventures . , Love your honesty in these videos about how tough it was , keep up the gr8 work with the videos , im findin loads of cool places to add to the do list from you haha cnt wait to get up there and try it myself :)

[@Samrculley]

Well done for persevering and surving and posting it 🥰⛰🙏

[@GracesAdventures]

❤️❤️❤️(mountain fairy helped a little)

[@johngunn9241]

"Every day's a learning day". Great and honest video. Even if one person benefits from it, you should be proud. 🙂

[@decker1130]

It was a learning curve not a fail...honestly is the best policy....great channel 👌🏻

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jamieoutdoors]

Loving your new pup pal. I personally use OS Maps, it uses the GPS on your phone and you can download the maps so you can see all the paths. It helps if you can also read maps without using the GPS. But it hasn't failed me yet, even up in the Welsh mountains and Scottish highlands. All round good video and great content! It's hard to film solo hikes.

[@WalksWithOlly]

I enjoyed it, Grace and hope your dog had a good nap on the way home. It is hard to truly know any environment without having previously visited it - there are so many "easy access" hills and mountains in the UK by comparison. I hope you've not been too hard on yourself. I took a group out on the Berwyn Mountains last year, following a route I found on OS Maps... I hadn't read the description properly and we soon found there was no "path" to follow through the second half!! :-o This happens sometimes and it takes courage to share how you feel. ;-) All the best.

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Olly - it happens to the best of us I guess! We made it out and the pooch was only mad at me for an hour or so... 😅

[@EmmaChadwick2018]

This reminds me of me yesterday 😂 complete white out at the summit, thick cloud, could not see any footprints anywhere and I was wading through thigh deep snow. Was so happy to be back at the car! I've also dropped my phone into a dry stone wall before. Happens to the best of us 😂 nice honest video, love it!

[@GracesAdventures]

That happened to me back in Jan on Cadair Idris, it’s scary in those conditions! But great lessons for the future 🙌🏻 thanks Emma x

[@lewisoutadventure7671]

we have all been there mate, thanks for sharing

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank you!

[@GreencampRhodie]

Rule of outdoors - PACE planning & PACE equipment. Kudos your honesty, & at least you weren't alone up there. Your trip wasn't a fail - you got back safe in the end, which is a success albeit deviation. Your dog is cute.

[@overlandready]

I recently stumbled across your videos, I think this is the second that I have watched. This one gives a good insight into simple errors that happen, so thank you for sharing. I would recommend taking a few bits of safety equipment with you in future, On this occassion the most important would be a paper map! Something I always have on climbs. Electronics fail/loss = no real problem. :-) Something like to locate you is also a good idea, as well as a foil blanket and a coat for the pup, he was looking very cold at one point. Take care and enjoy the hills! :-)

[@michaelmessenger2728]

Inside and outside You are truly beautiful and altogether lovely Love and kindest of regards from Your neighbour Ireland Strength and Godliness be with You and Yours

[@declancorr6571]

Hi Grace, I got lost 3 times and baldy lost on the same mountain on 3 different trips and the mountain is tiny compared to yours!! Slieve gullion in Northern Ireland, look it up you'll have a laugh lol keep up the videos girl, love them 👍

[@dannyev1991]

Love the glyders!

[@johnsadventures1808]

Well apart from all the bad stuff looked an amazing place and glad you both got back to the car safe Stay safe 😀

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks John!

[@wildfly73]

if i were there i would of carried your dog all the way down for him and you. i think your intuition will tell you your little poodle's body isnt designed for such big adventures/terrain. when something goes wrong and youv learned from that situation youv transformed it into a positive learning experience. keep going!

[@tabo0311]

You were in the pictures so they was amazing

[@marko9912]

Sorry you had a tough hike with your dog, I feel your pain and had the same experience with my little one, can't help feeling guilty dragging them around after. I carry mine a lot too, little legs can only do so much!

[@HikerBobOfficial]

Nice one Grace 👍 Due to go up here soon ✌

[@andyholtorp]

no such thing as a fail - some great learns made here that we have all been through very similar - the Glyders is a very challenging walk (as I'm sure you are aware now!) and not to be underestimated, so may be start off small with the dog and work up to something like that. Just think how better prepared you will be next time - dust yourself down and start planning the next adventure!

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks Andy. Yep definitely a lot learned and some good things have come of it like learning OS maps and booking a Nav course etc. Think the dog can come on hills still but probably stay home when I do the mountains 😅

[@jofraser5303]

Well done for showing your vid where things can absolutely go wrong and how human we all are. Every time you go out you will learn new experiences some good some very valuable. If there is one thing I would fully recommend (and I know you said it was a mistake to follow a route on view ranger) is please carry a map and compass don’t rely on digital devices (I’m fairly new to your channel so not sure how well versed you are in using a map and compass, there are lots of great courses about) But hey don’t take this as a negative what your doing is great, getting outdoors as a solo female showing it can be done, your vids have great content keep up the good work 👍👏🏻

[@HayleyRobinsonhale]

I know you now know this now but for others that may read the comments. Please go on the route before you take your dog, mainly for small breeds. Bare in mind your dogs individual ability as well as keeping in mind the breed. Little dudes like graces aren’t bred for this :( unless your willing to carry in a backpack for a lot of the way aha. I have a husky and she is bred for endurance, stamina, and strength. She can handle more than me so I don’t have to worry. Great learning curve especially for others to watch! Love your honesty and transparency. We’re all human and make mistakes and we don’t all have the experience or knowledge others do and thats ok 👍🏼 P.s. love your videos! Learnt lots from you x

[@thatunfitbloke]

I think we’ve all been there at least once Grace. You got me welling up when u started getting upset about your dog 🐕. I’d be knackered if that happened with my dogs as I have 2 greyhounds 😂😂, they’d have to get me down. Fair play Grace, from now on it’ll probably all seem really easy. 👍

[@wild_childofthe80s]

My Mum once dropped her earring on Carn Ingli (Pembrokeshire) but didn't know exactly where and my Partner practically ripped the mountain side apart to find it!! Eventually.. We found it 😍 somehow! Ha! Well done with managing to get your phone xox

[@nurseintheuk]

My friends and I got lost in Glyders and had a hard time finding the route down. Apparently, we met another one who got lost as well. You are such a brave woman xx

[@lottiestorey3505]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve done the same thing using ViewRanger and followed a route that is totally not suitable. Now I try and a mixture of ViewRanger and a map to plan routes 😊

[@GracesAdventures]

Greta to know I’m not the only one! It’s a good lesson isn’t it, I use OS maps a lot now and plot my own when I can ☺️

[@EnterTheOrb]

I know that feeling. Following someone elses mtb route is always a challenge.

[@GracesAdventures]

I’ve usually had great experiences with routes but this has forced me to start plotting my own on OS maps now so that’s good!

[@EnterTheOrb]

@@GracesAdventures Technology has got a lot better recently. Strava's new route builder paired to a gps device has made things a lot easier.

[@GeorgiaBrowningx]

Love this video and well all your videos! I do wonder though what is the belt you use to attach your dog lead to? I’m looking for one as I would love to start hiking with my dog!

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

You would love a camper van. You could have a little kip before setting off home or even sleep over at places and wake up to great views.... I love mine 😇

[@theadventuresofannawill]

Oh Grace! Thank you so much for posting this ❤ I really felt your panic and how upset you were and I'm glad you were able to end the walk with a smile. I think it's so important to post about all aspects of adventuring, the good and the difficult. It is so inspiring watching videos and seeing photos of everyone's amazing achievements but it's always good to have a reminder that no matter how experienced you are, hiking (or doing anything outside) can be dangerous. This was such a brave post and I can't wait for the next one! 😊 Anna x

[@GracesAdventures]

Thanks so much Anna, really appreciate that. I love sharing the honest and real moments so the fact that I kept filming kinda got me through it too! We live and learn 😊

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

Oh man, I really feel for you. We ended up behind a couple with a dog on what I can only assume to be the same boulders going up to Glyder Fach and I really felt for them. There were 2 or 3 parties in front of them so felt like we had safety in numbers, despite us all feeling lost. But it looked like you were alone for a lot of your 'lost' feeling. IF you were ever to re-do it, when coming down off Glyder Fach, rather than heading straight towards Tryfan, you want to head down slightly as though headed south (Pen y Pass valley) and there is more of a path and very few boulders. Head towards Llyn Caseg-Fraith, but switch back and head down the path you were on when you said you'd found a path again. (not sure if those instructions are actually helpful or not though!)

[@laurahickford5254]

This looks like all of my hikes, getting lost 😆 It can get a little scary when you’re on your own. I choose my hikes on the OS maps.

[@GracesAdventures]

Haha it can be! I now plot most of mine myself on OS. Much better!

[@decker1130]

We’ve just walked The Skirrid today,easy 5 miles,great views of Sugar Loaf and The Blorenge...

[@GracesAdventures]

I like Skirrid! Yet to do Sugarloaf and Blorenge though. Hope you enjoyed ☺️

[@ryanhinman4410]

We came down in-line with that big big pool of water and it was bad enough without a dog 😂 sketchyyyyyy

[@GracesAdventures]

Haha yeah not the easiest of routes! Still determined to get back and do it again properly though. Can’t be as bad as last time 😅

[@billyriley492]

I really felt for you...you and your wee dog looked like you had a tough time. Maps! Always decent maps. And a compass if you can use one (quick tutorial online would see you good).

[@Unbalanced_Media]

I'm doing the glyders tomorrow morning for the first time 🥴 Glad you made it down safely after all that drama 🙏

[@GracesAdventures]

Ah wow enjoy! I look forward to getting back there some time and doing it right 😄

[@Unbalanced_Media]

@@GracesAdventures BTW I survived the glyders, snow was an added bonus 🥶 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aavQn6WsrMpkidU

[@SisterAbdullahX]

That is a cute pooch!

[@michaelwing2688]

Invest in a map and compass takes alot of stress out of your day

[@torbenhinkel2122]

Thats what hiking is all about! At least for me ;) Dealing with (your) fears, growing beyond yourself... Without swearing, crying and hating it all, it was a totally useless and bad planed day!!! :D

[@RW-nr6bh]

It is quite difficult to know for certain what to expect in a area you've not walked in before. I recently walked up Black Hill and found the Pennine Way to be surprisingly rough, eroded, indistinct in places with awkward stream crossings, not so bad to require turning back, but a lot worse than expected. The Cwm Gafar path in the Glyders is one that defeated me, no evidence on the ground of a path at all. I went into mud down to my right knee, felt like it was going to suck my boot off. Weather was poor so I gave up.

[@Jess-ld2kc]

My partner and I hiked the Glyders a few weeks ago, we were prepared, had a route planned, had a compass, map and Garmin watches with the route on and it still went wrong! Same as you, 7 hours in total, the way up was tough but we were mostly following paths. The way down was a nightmare and I'm sure we were lost for a while (though my partner insisted he knew where he was going)! Still a fun experience, albeit a bit scary!

[@peternakitch4167]

Not entertaining, but educational; knowing what not to do is always useful. Glad it worked out and that the dog and yourself got down okay.

[@simonk337]

Fair play for showing that. Studying the route before you go is crucial, so you can see what you're going to encounter. Hope the dog wasn't annoyed with you too long, may I be as bold to suggest a decent harness for your fury friend? I use a ruffwear harness for mine which gives me the ability to turn him into a handbag, which is useful for climbing gates/styles etc. Might be worth investing if you take her/him with you again 👍

[@life-outdoors]

It's only a failure when you don't learn and here, you clearly did. No matter how skillful and experienced someone is, they still make mistake. Identifying them early comes with experience, acting on them can be bravery.

[@S3dINS]

A friend and I went up Glyder Fawr about 20 years ago and we got turned around on the top. We parked at llyn Ogwen and went up. Easy going until we reached the plateau then the next section was like a wall of ice. I was way under prepared but carried on. When we got to the top it was a sheet of compacted snow. We turned around to go back down but it was too steep and slippy for my footwear so we looked at the map and figured we’d go down a slightly different path. Turned out we were going down the opposite side of the mountain. It took us another couple of hours to walk back around the mountains to the car. He missed a date with his first love that night and their relationship never went anywhere. Oops!

[@rascott1970]

Good vid. As others have said, map, compass and learn how to use them. Another tip is plan the route the night before. Write the waypoints down and the bearings between them, distance, height and expected time. Do this the night before in your kitchen. Forces you to familiarise yourself with the route. Then you have it all on a bit of paper. By all means use the phone as backup just to check you really are at this peak, or when to o get to that turning etc. Good effort but learn navigation. It’s actually fun.

[@tomholtom7811]

Another great video and very honest review. I might let Otis skip this one. I recommend not following others routes on the mountains and just tracking yourself and trying to follow the footpaths. Easier said than done though. Keep up the content. “KZbin!”

[@GracesAdventures]

Thank Tom! Yeah, of all the first mountains to take Bertie on... 🤦🏻‍♀️ it's forced me to start plotting my own routes on OS Maps now so some good has come of it 😄

[@Cruser1068]

I know the Glyders well...as soon as you said you were taking the little pooch I was like noooooooo....don't do it!! Well all's well that ends well....at least you didn't try getting up via Bristly Ridge....the dog would have been in your backpack!

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Back safe it’s a good hike

[@gezdonaghy2456]

mate you have a praying mantis on our left your right arm lol. really felt so sorry for you, i have a small dog and understand how you felt, but you both made it and looking back you must appreciate how lucky you were not to take a fall,,,,,,, hope your wee man is okay but defo think he prefers the beach lol thank you

[@aderichardson8848]

Did the same hike today, there is no path on the summit! I got lucky twice seeing other people clambering down boulders and asking 'is that the path?'

[@GracesAdventures]

Glad it wasn’t just me haha

[@AbaddonMK]

5:12 That's what she said!

[@JasonJones-et3xf]

The top of that range is stunning. You need to really learn map reading. I'm not criticising because iv been in a similar situation. The first time I went up there I was with my brother in law who actually teaches navigation. It was very low visibility and we came across a young man who was completely lost and in a right state.he was saying his compass was spinning ,the maps were wrong etc..My brother in law calmed him down and told him he can come down with us .I don't know what would have happened if we weren't there .it was very cold and no one else was up there. I learned a lot that day and triple check everything and also show my route to my wife and give a copy in case something goes wrong.

[@MorningCarnival]

Very open, I heard nothing about maps or navigation though? Take care.

[@horsebattery9243]

Hi Grace. I work with mountain rescue. We'd love to use this video in our training sessions. Is that OK with you? Some important lessons here about the value of preparation and the benefits of being able to use a map and compass.

[@slippery999]

Just this one? I’ve watched A couple of her vids and this seems to happen a lot to her. Watch her Cadair Idris one at least she didn’t endanger the dog on that one. You’d be better off training her mind you she has put out a video advising what kit to take for a day out. She advises trainers are ok but makes no mention of the fact that they may not be suitable on some terrain, doesn’t recommend a head torch or emergency shelter and her first aid kit seems to be tissues, wet wipes and hand sanitiser.

[@scotttalbot4041]

I'm not 100% sure that there is an actual path across that section. If there is a path, it must be further south, as I didn't see it on my two hikes up there. When the video started, I was thinking to myself that your poor boy was going to find it hard going. 🤗

[@GracesAdventures]

Yeah I’ve since discovered there is no path so hence why I struggled to find it 😂🙈 major error taking the doggo but lessons learned!

[@scotttalbot4041]

@@GracesAdventuresOh, that's good to hear, edpecially as i did try to find a path last time, but had no joy haha! I'm not big on planning either 😊 I had a similar problem taking mine up Scafel Pike. He did it, but there was a point that he clearly wasn't enjoying it

[@L14mst]

Dog harness with a handle on. Makes life so much better with a dog

[@thomaswentworth6433]

Learn how to use a map and compass

[@stephenscragg8562]

I bet your dogo slept, bless.

[@charliepeebles2531]

Get a map and a compass, learn how to use them and you'll never get lost in the mountains.

[@nicklarge007]

Why have you got trainers on? Wear decent boots!

[@hearmenow909]

Your smile could cure cancer!

[@dryflyman7121]

Sorry Grace, but taking such a small dog over that kind of terrain was really very silly. Also not enough planning of the route and use of proper geographical skills when you hit difficulty. More maps and compasses - less use and relying on mobile phones !! But, well done anyway that you got back down. Absolutely no point doing a hike like this if it stresses you and you don’t enjoy it. ❤️

[@JonUK4]

For the weight these days a little drone could help find a path quite quickly

[@JammyDodger45]

How's that going to work in cloud/mist? The answer here is map & compass work.