When the fear hits on Crib Goch

Spring Time crossing of the mighty Crib Goch. No fancy music or over editing. Just clear footage of what it’s like on the most significant parts of the Ridge Line. Of the many many people that summit Snowdon every year, only a small % choose to take
The most challenging route. Hiking, scrambling and climbing is just the start. Once on top, you have to take those first few steps on the ridge and they may be the worse part when it’s the first time. Once on the ridge, you do get into a flow and it gets much more easy. Altho this place is a walk in the park for many, for many more like me it’s a challenge. I hope you enjoy the footage and it motivates you to give it a try.

[@happycycleboy6807]

I used to love a ridge walk....half done most of the Munros and while doing that took in as many ridge walks as I could......now the fear gets me even on a gentle slope, can't look over battlements of castles.......think its an age thing. Unfortunately, it just came on over a few years Your video had me gripping the chair arms.....but.... Thanks for sharing..... Even if I had to look away😮

[@carlingram9722]

You've put me off doin it,cheers fella😂walked up the miners yesterday,sayin that north ridge tryfan scramble as a novice was scary in the fog👍

[@Jayroch777]

Lovely footage

[@justinmcdermott8003]

From a local hill walker hering the fear in your breathing you did brilliantly to carry on and not get stuck due to fear ❤🎉

[@mountain_man_darren]

Cheers my friend! Its a walk in the park for a lot of people but it still gets me every time haha

[@jasonthomas196]

Good effort mate been over there a few times and not always so elegant 😊

[@davidcoomber4050]

My idea of hell 🙉

[@zoranpeternelj1160]

amazing landscape ❤

[@vikinginspace4881]

I cannot stop watching these Crib Goch videos but I'm too much of a pussy to do it 😂 you're a braver man than me mate! well done.

[@jenniferjones188]

I enjoy mountain climbing but Crib Goch is in a different league I haven't the confidence and know my limits. I envy anyone who climbs this Ridge. I'm petrified just looking at it. Well done🎉

[@StephenOverthrow]

Ha, good old Crib Goch. Been over there a few times, all in different weather. Any first timers attempting this, I would stick to the left-hand side of the ridge, becif you do slip, there's a good chance of stopping yourself. Slip on the right-hand side, then it's usually good bye. Reason being, the right hand side is so much steeper.

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

Years ago the party I was with had to assist a couple who had become stuck fast on the ridge. Its a pretty daunting drop, and I can see why it can be a challenge. The party I was with were all much more experienced climbers with a lot of rock climbing and winter routes under our belts, so a couple of us scrambled past, and with one of us on each side for reassurance, they managed to get across. I have no idea how long they had been stuck for, but they were very happy to get to the easier going on the other side. Lovely footage. Still a few small pockets of snow here and there I see.

[@mountain_man_darren]

Sounds like you did a great thing that day. Well done. Love how people are always willing and ready to help fellow hikers. Great community

[@jamesbrook16]

Well done. Lovely ridge. Great in winter as well with the right gear. Try the Aonach Eagach. Same applies, summer or winter, never disappoints. And the Clachaig Inn at the end for a well deserved pint!!

[@Trylobyte]

Quality basalt! I can only imagine how cold your hands were..

[@Coolcmsc]

Well done! Not easy conquering the ‘head’. You managed that with great skill and showed that this expedition was well within your group’s collective ability in these conditions. Enjoying that position, the view and the achievement together is something most may not ever know. 🎉

[@user-qk8er9jq4u]

You have always have you think hard about weather changes on Crib Goch.. if it had rained and the rock was slippery this could have been Very serious. I don't get this desire to video everything. Enjoy the mountains the views.. the sensations. You will remember it. The last I did Crib Goch was as the final stretch of the 14 peaks. My partner and I were so lucky.. we had a glorious clear day.. travelling light... so much to enjoy. You never forget it. Good luck with your next trip.

[@jamesbrook16]

@@user-qk8er9jq4u, we video our journeys on ‘just for the weekend van life’ to create memories for ourselves (hardly anyone watches us!) We have said when we’re too old to do what we do anymore, we have a bank of videos we can watch to relive our memories!

[@LaHayeSaint]

Darren -- Crib Goch is not for the faint-hearted. In windy conditions, I would definitely avoid. Arêtes and me do not gel! There is a better way to enjoy climbing in my view. The brave thing to do is to say this part is not for me. I will tab out thank you -- and live to fight another day.

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

That's irresponsible to do with beginners. One wrong step...