What did I find hard at Crib Goch?

My first time in Snowdonia National Park, attempting Crib Goch to finally summit Snowdon. Although i tried my best to take every safety precaution i still managed to find a way to bugger something up! Crib Goch is of course very dangerous so please only attempt it if you feel capable. Snowdown Summit.
Thank you for joining me!

[@laurencetruxell3257]

I just did this a couple days ago. No scrambling experience before this. I started down Pyg a 100 yards and turned around. I made up my mind and went for it. I was by myself and terrified the whole way. Things get real when turning around isn’t an option and I regretted my decision many times. I made it through and learned so much about myself. One of the greatest and most terrifying experiences of my life

[@chrisgodfrey8827]

I had exactly the same experience 30 years ago when I first did it. I did not expect it to be so scary. I learnt a lot that day.

[@emmanelles8537]

Very proud 👏🏼

[@jackasnacks]

EMMA SMELLES

[@kirstywilson163]

Just the most amazing watch, stunning👍

[@jackasnacks]

Thanks Kirsty glad to have you here

[@susanrudge5817]

That was spectacular - fabulous filming and nail gripping.

[@TheXeneco]

I’ve done Snowdon from Pen-y-pass a few times, and have always chickened out of Crib Goch. Well done🎉

[@frankenstein9947]

I have walk up Snowden on 3 occasions now and used the miners / Pyg track. I do suffer with vertigo and would never go near Crib Goch. Someone once said to me “ you don’t have to have had a near death experience to have had an adventure “ Sound advice that was! Great footage and editing all the same.

[@scorpioassmodeusgtx1811]

What a spectacular view. Thanks for walking this ridge and filming it, because I sure as hell wouldn’t. 😅

[@go7cha459]

What a lovely host! Fresh bread is a win in my book 🤘

[@jackasnacks]

The smell of the hut was amazing when i came back from the local walk !

[@typerexc]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. So beautiful and breathtaking - even sitting here safe at home some of those shots got my heart pounding. Appreciate you bringing us along for the adventure! (btw, Great editing and presentation - I know so much extra work (mental and physical) goes into stitching together a smooth narrative and making sure you have the B-roll video to support the story. Very well done.)

[@zodgzod]

A couple of scout leaders took me and some others up and along Crib Goch when I was 14. I loved it! My parents were horrified. I am horrified now. If anyone took one of my teenagers along there without prior mountain experience, I’d kill then!

[@richardwest6358]

I had i very unexpected encounter on Crib Goch back in the early 1960s. Set off from Pen y Pas early and was at the start of the knife edge before seeing anyone. Half way along i could hear someone approaching from the summit directions. For you youngsters - in those long distant days - you could hear people in their nailed boots for quite some distance ! The mist had taken away most of the view so i sat down and waited for someone to appear. Out of the mist came an older gentleman confidently striding along puffing on a pipe. As we exchanged pleasantries i was asstonished to see a Siamese cat appear and start rubbing himself on our legs. The older gent informed me that she always ventured into the mountains with him, was very happy on Crib Goch and had only once, when it was very icy, had to take refuge in his old Bergen. He informed me that puss had completed the Snownon Horseshoe many times and had even been to the top of Tryfan. We parted as he was walking back to Capel Curig where he was staying and wanted to have a bath before his dinner !😢

[@dazlee3257]

Brilliant 👌 I've been to the summit many times because worked on the cafe renovation some years ago but I've never even seen crib goch route before, now I understand why so many lose their lives there every year. You're a braver man than me, it was covered in snow until a warm spell a day or two before you went, but I guess you planned it that way. Fantastic footage. Thanks 👍

[@paultomlin7021]

Aonach Eagach next then? 😜

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Crib Goch is one of Britain's greatest and most accessible (needs zero training) natural adrenaline rushes.

[@proutieboy]

I've done a couple of mountains in Wales, but nothing as scary as Crib Goch. Well done, and thanks for sharing your fantastic experience!

[@bazwood8749]

Did Crib Goch about 25 years ago, but in bright sunshine, dry rock, little wind. A pure joy. Watching it again , makes me wonder why I wasn't scared to death! A wonderful experiencence though. Try Tryffyn next door, a good climb.

[@Johnboyy76]

Aw man, you are such a cutie. I'd love to meet you atop a mountain.

[@flesz_]

My story with Crib Goch... In 2007 I came to UK and lived in a shared house. One of the tenants suggested to go to Snowdonia and he took me and other mate. I didn't know what Snowdonia was and I never did any climbing in my life so I took a rucksack with a beer inside it and put tshirt , shorts and adidas trainers on. Long story short, I found myself on the vertical wall climbing up with my mates above me and pieces of rocks flying down and nearly hitting my head. I knew there was no way back and I had to go up. I was shit scared like them and I was just praying not to die. My trainers were just unsticking. I think we climbed the worst possible way as we reached the top somehow from the side of the edge. I remember after that climb I wasn't scared of heights anymore, I could just walk at the edge of the roof of empire state building and wouldn't bother lol That was the most stupid risky thing I did in my life

[@maryfranklin579]

Fantastic way to see this challenging route. My husband - a former fell runner - has run over it! I would crawl in terror so enjoyed the adventure through your great video. Well done!.

[@micah06v8]

Those are some beautiful views but my gawd, I about crawled out of my skin on a couple of those shots with my fear of heights! Thank you for sharing. Even before I was disabled, I would never have the cojones to do something like that!

[@RGChandler]

Good work. I get vertigo, but I love Crib Goch. I don't like ladders at all, but I've done Crib Goch a few times and i will be doing it again. Tryfan north ridge next then?

[@jackasnacks]

Tryfan is on the cards i've watched many a video from there

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

@@jackasnacks Do the Bochllywyd Horeshoe - up North ridge of Tryfan, up Bristly Ridge and down Y Gribin - it's far more entertaining than Crib Goch.

[@RGChandler]

@@Phil_f8andbethere oh nice. Ive done all of them, but not in one go. Its on the list now.

[@Phil_f8andbethere]

@@RGChandler It's a belter, I hope to do it again in the Spring.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Reminds me of some of Northern California USA. I live in the Southern San Joaquin valley of California. God bless you all

[@jackasnacks]

Hello Katherine from Cali!

[@brindsbackpack]

Fantastic as usual Jack! Glad that you enjoyed Crib mate and good advise to try and semi-partner up with another when soloing. Beautiful footage, nice editing and commentary, class man. Looking forward to your next video.

[@karlvanderhyde1840]

The back of a dragon 🐉

[@vdemoor9844]

Beautiful. Just be careful and stay safe. Your not soft. And couch surfer can say that but your doing it.

[@jackasnacks]

Always try to be carefull deMoor! I actually have a bunch of videos that i never finished because i turned around due to safety, those are the ones no one sees! But i do always consider my safety over getting content! I would have done this camera or not :)

[@lowlyrover358]

Kin Jesus H. Mate, that's terrifying. 😲

[@jackasnacks]

Yeah it was a situation! If you look up whilst stood on the floor, all seems fine, but if you stand on a computer chair and then look up, thats what it felt like trying to grab my drone out the air haha

[@mobilfone2234]

for no money in the world..........

[@FAS1948]

All the UK mainland ridge walks tend to look worse than they are until you're on them, and none are technically difficult, but the exposure can be scary to those who aren't used to it, or who don't like heights. I'm too old for it now, but before my health got the better of me, I found I had to go to increasingly remote places to escape the crowds. People have much more mobility these days, and that may tempt some to be too ambitious in their hillwalking adventures.

[@roberttebbutt503]

I suffer from vertigo badly and struggle to even watch this. I did the Pyg track and that scared the shite out of me.

[@Mikelyn_B]

Wow that all looked amazing! I especially liked seeing the clouds come over the ridges almost like waterfalls. Thanks for sharing!

[@outdoortechtrekguy1029]

Absolutely duperb ...

[@bethmorty1998]

oh my goodness

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Bloody hell pal nice job! I was getting tingles in my legs just watching on screen !

[@chrisjarvis270]

Was great to meet you up there 😃 great video.

[@jackasnacks]

Hello Chris! Glad you found the channel mate, we had a class day up in the clouds!

[@chrisjarvis270]

It was an awesome day, weather couldn't have been better. Planning my next adventure already 😃

[@bevharding2953]

So glad that you looked out for each other.From a grateful mam of Jack 😊

[@chrisjarvis270]

Got to keep an eye out for others on ridges, keeping things as safe as I can 😊

[@bevharding2953]

@@chrisjarvis270 ❤

[@paulkingtiger]

Looks amazing! Both times I've done Snowden (latest this past Easter) the top has been in the clouds with zero view. Hopefully one day I'll get the enjoy the view from the top.

[@byrninrubber]

No...just HELL NO! Just watching this makes it necessary for me to go unclench my nether regions.

[@marsupialdungbucket]

The shots of the clouds cascading over the ridges brought back so many memories of climbing in Wales 40 years ago. Nothing has changed. Except for the technology for filming it, the extra safety provided by mobile phones, the clothing, the cafe... Thanks for braving it for us so we could enjoy it vicariously!

[@jackasnacks]

Absoulely no problem at all! Thanks for coming along with me and sharing your memories! The clouds were mesmerizing to watch! I sat and had lunch with them :D

[@denisecabe1613]

Sorry Jack , that comment with blue M it wasn't from me ( Denise ) and I hope you are well ? Another weekend is upon us and Jack have a wounderful one at that , be safe. I can't wait to see another adventure video from you .

[@marsupialdungbucket]

And I feel that I should also apologise to you, Jack. You see, I'm not the delightful Denise. I am, in fact, a 60-year-old bloke called Graham from Wakefield and I was employed by the Yorkshire Building Society to infiltrate your channel and get trade secrets from you and Em. All our excursions and illicit reminiscences together were designed to gain your confidence. But you won me over with your disarming charm (or your discharming arm, I forget which), so your secrets are safe with me. However I will now have to lie low for a while to avoid the YBS hitmen. I'm told there's a discrete place in Honiston Pass I could hole up in for a while. If you fancy dropping by for a coffee any time... (bring your own coffee pot). Stay safe. And sane. ;)

[@denisecabe1613]

Hello Jack , This is Denise and I live in the United States of America 🇺🇸. I do not know this person with the Blue M.

[@jackasnacks]

@@denisecabe1613 hahaha it’s OK Denise I think he is just joking!! Don’t worry about it 😊

[@winstonsmith3690]

Fabulous achievement. I know I'll never do it, more's the pity.

[@thatfifaguy7192]

Fair fucking play for saving that drone! My scared ass would’ve left that 😂

[@Dave_1966]

Well done 👍 I would not have survived that even in my younger days when I was mobile 😂great film making and I hope you come back to Wales soon 😊👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jackasnacks]

Thanks Dave and i most certainly will be back! Em has already made plans with me to visit during the summer :D

[@ShaunUnderwoodx]

you talk about safety, you let other talk you into pushing yourself to bigger hikes,, like what your doing already is for Pu..ys but its turning into compition type youtubeing , thats wrong bro. if others think your hikking stype is for weaker walkers then screw them, these poeple are whats wrong with these type of KZbinrs. Jack dont go for down this track.. you live longer , Be yourself, be the walker outdoors person you want.. fools who just want to boost subscribers by doing stupid things does not seem like you.. safe to first, you have one life, life it but doing at your style

[@riverbender9898]

Very impressive achievement. Thanks for letting us tag along. There are clearly some edgy places in your area.

[@hattyburrow716]

Walked up snowden in 1967 when I was Ten . Too young to be scared then, aahhh the past.

[@sillytillytrotter96]

Looks insane bro, glad you’re home safe ❤

[@eastwoodsadventures]

I don't get the algorithm...... how has this video only got 3k views as I type this?! Though I must admit I struggled watching some of it, my knees were shaking for you 😂 Could just imagine the headlines "Man knocked off Crib Goch by rogue drone"

[@jackasnacks]

Yeah KZbin can be frustrating at times! But it’s more the process of the making them that is the rewarding part. The views are always a bonus no matter how many it gets. As long as the people that have seen it get some enjoyment out of it I’m happy! Me and Em going on adventure next weekend which will be a new video! Starting to get better weather so more adventures planned

[@MotoHikes]

Cracking video. Once my leg has fully healed from a motorbike accident i was in 3 months ago, i'm gonna have to give this one a go for sure

[@cliffmahoney1975]

I was going to try this hike but I think it's out of my bounds I will just do the pyg track I think what drone do you use thanks

[@XenophonQ]

Underrated channel

[@jackasnacks]

Appreciate you mate

[@georgeharrison2795]

Excellent video, won't be doing that on my crutches

[@wilswood8137]

Great video 😁 I think I’m one of the people who mentioned the crib on one of your earlier videos sorry about pressuring you 😁 Loved doing the crib, and I’m hoping to do it again this year , just holding out for a new insta 360 x3 😁👍🏼

[@jackasnacks]

No probs Wilswood! I would of ended up doing it anyway i love these ridges. The comments from the previous video maybe got me to do it sooner though :D Stay safe out there mate! I also want to get a 360!

[@Badger13x]

No matter where you go the seagulls always follow you maybe Eric was right.

[@davidberlanny3308]

Brilliant!! My god that bring backs some memories. I'm glad you were able to land your drone you needed nerves of steel to do that. First time I climbed Crib Goch was with my dad, we climbed Snowden three times in a week each from different paths. I'm glad you teamed up with Chris, I see his comments. Well done to both of you. Great video, really enjoyed it Good luck from Spain!!

[@jackasnacks]

Yooooooo cheers David always good to see you here. I certainly fell in love with Wales today :D

[@davidberlanny3308]

@@jackasnacks Just seen your Mum on your team mates Chris message. I'm glad you got down safely.

[@alexmagrath]

Hey Jack, how's it going mate. I saw your insta content when you went up there but then forgot to watch the vlog. Tbf you tube didn't feed it to me sadly but aim all caught up now. Great drone footage and vlog dude! I've plans to film up there myself but likely after the summer hols if not before. How far in advance did you book your air bnb. It's always put me off doing the Welsh peaks because I know parking is tough and booking something with unpredictable weather could end up in wasted money

[@jackasnacks]

Hey Alex sorry haven’t checked my notifications all week. Well a bit of insider knowledge here, 30 minutes after I uploaded this video, KZbin went offline for a few hours which completely destroyed its chances at catching the algorithm. It effected a lot of videos at the time. The views it does have are just from people specifically checking my channel! I actually booked the air bnb the morning of the night I stayed. For doing a video I do recommend doing it on a week day and start at first light. The car park was empty around 630am so no stress but of course weather unpredictable. You really do need luck on your side. But I’m sure you will enjoy crib Goch it really is special

[@freewheeler5]

Glad Snowdonia proved to be King 🥰

[@tracyfrazier7440]

The area had a special feeling to it in the early light. But the land seems bleak compared to your Lake District. Take care, please!

[@AndyP1961.]

That was superb Jack, it’s quite some time since I went up there, your video brought back many memories. The cloud inversion was epic and a delight to see. Great work fella.

[@jackasnacks]

Thanks Andy, the cloud inversion was truly the best part for me. I sat and watched it every break i took. I could have sat their all day watching it roll over the mountains.

[@stevolyons18]

Watching Dive Talk in prep :)

[@BallisticDamages]

Awesome view! Would love to try that hike

[@wmeckert945]

What can I add. First of your vids I saw was of course the Strid, but kept it up on account of your excellent hiking vids. But this one, wow, "takes it to a whole new level". Keep it up!

[@jackasnacks]

Appreciate the kind word thanks for sticking around from the strid stuff! Got an adventure planned next weekend with Em that I can’t wait to share with you all

[@SayWhatNow666]

This is what KZbin is all about. Really appreciate the work you put in, your enthusiasm is infectious, thanks

[@jackasnacks]

Thank you! Your name really got me haha

[@gizmo6164]

Da iawn Jack! 👏🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jackasnacks]

Very good Giz Mo! :D

[@collodionpositive554]

For me as a sport climber I found the climbing sections more exposed than the ridges did and was quite comfortable just walking along. Climbing up the slabs in places I was quite aware falling would be deadly. No way would I take someone else up who hasn't had a little bit of boulding or climbing experience before.

[@brokenjet6134]

Do you mean the pinnacles at Crib Goch or after on the boulders at Crib y Ddysgl?

[@culturebreath369]

Oh hell no. 😮 I'll just watch...

[@alistairthow1384]

Next is the anoach eagach I'll guess?

[@marctailor5219]

"Very Well Done" young man.

[@FuriousBOIAngel]

tackled this in the Jan snow a few weeks back. Best day on the hills ever

[@SetForAdventures]

Excellent film Jack Crib I’d a beast especially the three pinnacles at the end of the ridge 🏔️ The footage was lush m8t (definitely worth sacrificing the drone for it if necessary 😱) Assuming you could of retrieved it ? The air BnB was lovely m8t 👍 did you get any sleep before the climb? I never do 🥹 All the best Simon 🤠👍🏔️

[@sjfanning7711]

I’m afraid of heights. I couldn’t even watch you making the climb on video! I tried….but wimped out!

[@jackasnacks]

My mum said the same thing lol!

[@nickliveseyphotographingth5050]

My house, top right at 1.09! I know John and Helen, lovely people. Glad you enjoyed a good Welsh ridge 😁

[@chemstreescreations]

Glad you were able to safely recover the drone! Love the content and the fresh bread looked amazing 😊

[@jackasnacks]

Thanks Chemtree hope you're having a good week

[@chemstreescreations]

@@jackasnacks It is! Hope yours is going well! Thank you for sharing your adventures! It's awesome to get to see your area of the world from your perspective 😁 Much love from California!

[@steve15]

Looked beautiful - you were so lucky with the weather.

[@pigsmalone2955]

Cracking Video!! some amazing shots ive done snowdon 5 times but never the Crib! i doff my cap sir well done!💪💪👊👊

[@jackasnacks]

Cheers! First time in Wales was one to remember it is a brilliant place

[@thewhofan1964]

Hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed watching. That was awesome, stunning cinematography. Those shepherd's huts are great. Stopped in a few in the Yorkshire dales and fell in love with them. Plan on stopping in as many as I can. They all have such different character.

[@jackasnacks]

Thank you who! I recognise your name from a long time ago. Love seeing people still here thank you for the kind words :)

[@bradleycarranceja]

when I did that last pinnacle I did not look down, watching your POV made me glad that I didn't, such an epic route though, but as you said its not for the faint hearted.

[@andyadventures2841]

Awesome jack 👏

[@jamesormiston263]

Really nice job 👍

[@antonystringfellow5152]

Wow, that was awesome!!! If I'd known about that place before emigrating from the UK, I'd have done that walk, once at least. That was stunning! Been living in Brazil since 2009, love it here and it takes a lot to make me wish I was back over there but that's certainly how I felt watching this. Looks like you picked a great day for it too!

[@jackasnacks]

Cheers Antony I doubt it’s going anywhere so it’s always here for you if you ever get the opportunity to be over here again 😊 it is an epic hike

[@Lostinthelandofsmiles]

Jack, what camera are u shooting with before u get into grib goch?

[@jackasnacks]

Sony ZV1 :)

[@hulabiker21]

Good to see someone taking all possible precautions. Set off ultra early in midsummer - so maximum daylight. A dry day with very little wind. Anticipated and thought through how to stay safe whilst filming - hands free. Filming, and expensive equipment secondary to your safety. Buddied up on most dangerous section. Told others where you were going. Gained relevant fitness and experience on less demanding /dangerous routes prior to this. Used equipment and pack weight suitable for yourself and the challenge. Even doing all this, still challenging, still risky. Well done.

[@ape09090]

Thank you Jack.

[@ifell3]

Omg the imagery you got is amazing. You should be super chuffed with yourself

[@jackasnacks]

Looking back at the footage, yes, some of it is incredible :D

[@ifell3]

@@jackasnacks what drone do you use? I like that follow me feature. I chuckled when you said about it going in and out. All you need when balancing on a knife edge.

[@davidrose1847]

Awesome vlog, I've walked to Summit twice Llanberis way, even when I was a Teenager or in 20s I wouldn't attempt Crib Gogh way. Just watching this I get pains in Hamstrings

[@judenixon7478]

Great channel you have bro interesting vids keep it up ❤️

[@jackasnacks]

Cheers Jude! Appreciate the kind words :D

[@rebeccahill5146]

Fascinating!

[@chrisdraper845]

Looked absolutely stunning! You still wouldn’t catch me up Crib though. I’m glad I could enjoy it through your video though, nice work.

[@denisecabe1613]

Way cool and beautiful , I was saying a prayer 🙏 for you. I'm happy you had an awsome time and the bread looked good , you are a awsome person 😊 😀. Thanks for sharing , I enjoyed your video and as I do your other videos.

[@jackasnacks]

Thank you Denise! Hope you're enjoying your weekend

[@denisecabe1613]

@@jackasnacks Yes , I am enjoying the weekend and I hope you are too? Crib Goch has awsome high peaks and a really , really rough trails and beautiful views.

[@rmcl4112]

Absolutely amazing 😮😊….. I’m in awe mate to be fair …..well done 👍🏻

[@julienorton1067]

😱. That had my stomach churning. And hoping against hope that this is not the route my Daughter took, when she went up, and told me of her slight anxiety attack. Beautifully shot. And so glad you made it, safely. And the Drone did, too. 😉😊🏞🐶🐾

[@TheSuperQuail]

I've lived near here for 30 years and never done Crib Goch. It's called the Red Ridge for a reason. It catches many people off guard every year.

[@paulcook7426]

Watched this while eating breakfast, and got butterflies in my stomach just watching that ridge crossing. Looks precarious!

[@rickfearman6827]

Good morning from Canada, Jack what out standing Drone footage,great commentary love your adventurous,,,,,,Thank you

[@simpleuser01]

You need to come up to Scotland and do the Aonach Eagach ridge. Definitely harder and more technical than crib goch.

[@jackasnacks]

I literally can’t wait to do it. It’s on my to do list next time I’m offline from work. Going to stay the night somewhere or take my dads VW camper!

[@RichardMathews-gv7lb]

@@jackasnackscontinue up to the north west to Torridon and do Liathach and then on to An Teallach . They’ll put hairs on your chest

[@jamesharland5137]

Always great content from this man

[@jackasnacks]

Cheers James! Too kind :)

[@jamesharland5137]

@@jackasnacks truth is easy ..... strid and the goch is not !

[@charlesrobert9527]

Great cloud inversion and like the time lapse photography. Excellent videoing and narration.

[@chrisgodfrey8827]

Enjoyed reliving this scramble. Thank you.

[@jojomillward675]

I giggled so much at your beautiful northern narrative right at the scary bit with the ‘silly bugger’ drone. So glad you got across safe. You’re a bloody hero lad 😆 Stunning footage 🎥

[@PaulSmith-mh2yq]

I've lived in the Lakes most of my life and walked many of the fells. That said, I still enjoy your videos and the way you present them. Stay safe lad. 👍

[@frannybgood]

Stunning video images, thank you for posting jack a snacks.

[@robinclayton8284]

we have some amazing terrain in our tiny little island, nice footage m8. glad to see you out again enjoying the best of our natural playground.. Keep safe..

[@scoundrel1975]

You're awesome Jack Well done my friend amazing video