Hey Alun! hugely appreciate the comment mate! very frustrating seeing people on their way up the Pyg track in open toe'd sandals and trainers! Thanks for watching :-)
@@GarethDanks Hey Gareth nice video, great footage, appreciate your attitude to safety but don't bunch all people who where trainers in one box, there are lots of mountain people who don't where boots and happily take on many challenges without them. Boots do have negatives as well. Its easy to form an open without appreciating why people do what they do. I understand that Snowdon has a lot of ill equipped people and that is a risk but if your giving comments be more specific.
@Benjamin McCann who said anything about wearing stupid footwear, there is a whole load of companys producing mountain trainers, worn by fell runners and mountain guides and mountain rescue. If you have your preferences thats ok just dont bunch people who choose not to wear boots with people who are ill equiped. I spend most days in mountain evnironments, i was just pointing out that it is peoples choice to equip themselves how they want.
@@mbmountainexperiences one of the MIC instructors at Glenmore lodge only wears approach shoes all year round. It’s not always what’s on your feet. I have injured myself often wearing the right footwear, yet never with “unsuitable”. Your most important bit of gear is that lump of grey-matter between your ears. Bob Hawkes MIC (r.I.p.) used to climb in wellies... Edited because it was Bob not John. My excuse - age.
I did the walk two days ago. Scared the shit out of me. I couldn't even stand up when I got to the top, took about 15 mins just to do that. Then when I made my attempt across the ridge, I crawled much of it on my bum. Never have I been so terrified. I managed to safely bypass all three Pinnacles - the third one looked horrific. I'm a photographer and took my drone too - so scared the drone was never unpacked and I took only a handful of photos.
That’s completely understandable! Well done for completing it. You must have been very proud. I had it easy but I imagine the weather makes a huge difference up there 👍🏻😊
Great video and brilliant drone footage showing the true scale and difficulty of the climb. I have been a subscriber for over a year and this came up after watching a video of someone getting stuck on the crawl across the ridge and getting support off an experienced climber so shows the mental part of the hike. Hats off for doing this.
Yes I saw that video it is very scary there and the dangerous part of it is as I mentioned in the video if you went there being overconfident you don’t know how you will respond mentally so it’s crucial that you have people with you who are experienced and can help
Well done , great video . You are right about correct footwear . I go to the Lakes at least once a year , it amazes me how many people wear the wrong thing . We were just coming down from a walk on The Old Man at Coniston and this guy with sandals on says " how far to the top " . I advised him to turn around because the ground was going to get a lot harder to walk on with sandals . He didn't take my advice.....just hope he didn't get hurt on his walk ! Thanks again , great upload 👍
Fantastic Gareth. Congrats on conquering your fear. I have a very healthy respect for high places and find the more I'm in them the more comfortable I become. Great video thanks!
hey! thanks for the comment! hugely appreciated! yet its crucial they're respected! too dangerous else! i loved the thrill! wouldn't have had that without the fear! Thanks again! :-)
I haven't done any climbing in my life and when I came to UK my mate took 3 of us to Snowdonia to climb cribgoch. I had rucksack with beer in it and Adidas running trainers. I think We climbed the most difficult path possible, it was vertical mostly with rocks falling down from them being above me. I was shitting bricks like the rest and we were so happy when we reached the lake , like the biggest achievement in our lives
Good man - great walk. 30 years since I did it - couldn't see your hand in front of your face - don't know whether that was a good or bad thing. At least we couldn't see how far it was to fallllllllll !
It’s amazing, but fear of heights or fear of falling is one of the most powerful of human emotions. Has to be something in our DNA that presents itself as such.
Great advice Gareth. It's on my list but as you said you need the confidence to go and do it! Great little timelaps of the clouds rolling over the mountains. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Rob mate! yes you do! else your buggered when you get there as its the only way down again haha.. amazing tho!! glad you enjoyed the clouds mate! :-)
Hi Gareth ! Glad you enjoyed your day on the hills of Snowdonia I have walked and climbed in the area for some 60 something years and nothing can better it. I was glad you gave out so many warnings, disappointed though with your experience leaders they should have been one leading the other behind in support. Anyway a great video.
Hey thanks Tony. Yeah stunning up there. They were fine to be in front I’ve done tons of climbing just never that route. Once I was up there I was fine. 👍🏻😊
Fabulous footage, Gareth. The video from the drone is awesome, as in inspiring awe. I walked to the summit of Snowdon on the easy Miner’s Path in April and that was hard and scary enough for me. Well done on feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
Love the drone shots over the ridge, really added a sense of scale. Glad you enjoyed it, next time you can complete the whole horseshoe and create another vlog. Cheers
Top Man - Well done Gareth! You’ve got a lot more nerve than me on that scramble up and knife edge especially as you have the fear too- I think that’s why I enjoy your vlogs so much - it’s like living out the experience from home. Just an aside since you love landscapes and your journey on the ridge reminded me of a video by a mountain biker “Danny Macaskill - The Ridge”; I think you’ll like it as it’s in a fantastic scenery and has great atmospheric music. cheers again, Steve.
Hey Steve!! thanks so much mate!! hugely appreciate that amazing comment! i love that video from Danny!! watched that and others hes done tons!! amazing talent! Thanks again buddy! hope your well :-)
Superb photos... I didn't get the opporturnity to stop and take pics as I was in a race running Snowdonia's Trail Marathon ... but this year I'm carrying my GoPro honest! and hopefully its battery will last - any tips on making a battery last - I'll be doing 3 minute movies along the route! - Superb effort as its your first Crib Goch climb!! - watch some locals who run this ... its insane!!!!
Well Done! Come to Mt Rainier in WA state,USA , Braveheart - in Mid July and do Emerald Ridge - same kind of thing but incredibly gorgeous walkt to a glacier and high meadows. I didn’t make it across the ridge, but my friends did. Talk about straight down! Wow. Snowdon looks incredibly beautiful but the walking looks tricky with all the rocks. Thanks for a great video
haha! thanks Jackie! glad you enjoyed (asides the sickness feeling it bought) haha.. im ok with heights.. just the fear of how youll react when you get there which bothered me! :-)
Excellent video! I am scared of heights and I recently climbed up and walked across Crib Goch (on my RUclips channel). Forget what you may have read about how nasty it is.... it really wasn't that bad at all! Sure, you are conscious of the height but don't dwell on it. Be confident, and stay focused on what you are doing and you'll be fine. Trust me, it's not as bad as it looks.... and I was really afraid of it before I did it. But one point which others have made which I will agree on is never underestimate it. Respect her and you'll be fine. It's such an adrenaline rush and sense of personal achievement to get up and across the ridge.
Your photography was brilliant by the way, the contrasts, the b&w stuff and you really captured the beauty of the mountain. As for the loop, the Horseshoe, it is a great adventure. One thing to mention, don't take Y Lliwedd too lightly. She requires some pretty good scrambling and climbing to attack her from the Snowdon side. Also, from the Snowdon summit there is a (steep) shortcut down the scree onto the Watkin path if you don't want to descend via Rhyd Ddu path's junction with Watkin. Do the Horseshoe, take your camera, then have yourself a good rest at the Pen Y Pass Youth Hostel with a dinner and drink..... it's what I did and it was the best day of my life (video is on my channel by the way). Good luck mate.
I did many years ago in my twenties and stupidly took my pet sheepdog with me, I ended up carrying him on my shoulders most of the way in thick fog, pretty dumb thing to do. Crib Goch definitely needs treating with some respect, you can get in trouble really quickly.
Hey John! wow!!!! i cant imagin how scary that must have been!! so glad you both made it down ok! bet the dog was so scared as im sure you were! thanks for sharing that! :-)
Well done Gareth and one to remember. So many people never go with the correct kit and happnes all the tim eup here in Scotland. Just yesterday I was out in the Mamores which you would love and it was 25 deg and blue sky going up. By 7pm when I pitched my tent it was 25 mph winds, rain and couldnt see 15 metres in front of you. Atb
EXACTLY mate!! its so frustrating!! i seen kid in open toed sandals on the way up when we were heading down! i couldn't believe it!! irresponsible!! thanks for the kind feedback mate!! hope to do a trip with you soon!! we should organise something! :-)
Really good video Gareth and not bad "snaps" either! I was really nervous and scared of heights when i done Crib Goch the first time. I am alot better now and just had my best ever day on the mountains up Tryfan north face and Bristley ridge. Look forward to your vlog and photo's from those beasts, i am sure you will nail it as always!
Hey man thanks so much!! thats a really nice comment! so glad you enjoyed mate!! i cant wait to climb that route! hard with 20kg camping bag tho haha - i will tho for sure :-)
Thanks for taking us along on you journey to conquer your fear Gareth. I can se why you were apprehensive. That ridge must have been quite scary to traverse. Besides some great footage you brought home some awesome images as well. Well done!
Great video of one of my favourite places. Last July I slept just off to the side at the start of the ridge on my own, and crossed the ridge at sunrise. It was stunning, I've not slept up there before but been across the ridge many times. Great video and well done for conquering your fear of it mate
Ah wow!! that must have been so incredible!! one day id like to do the same!! tho i doubt very much id sleep a wink haha!! must have been so scary!! that view tho!! wow :-)
I recently did crib goch not knowing what i was going into. Off 3 hours sleep, in my converse, jeans and a white vans jumper i went up with some mates. well i can say it was the hardest thing i have done. I didnt know about the if you slip you kinda die parts. But from my cscs card course about going up ladders to keep 3 points of contact and i applied that and it worked. If anyone is thinking of doing this. Take food water maybe a first aid kit and go slow there's no rush and breath take in the views and always stay calm. (:
great video Gareth superb film footage and superb Photo shots, Crib Goch is on my list of must do and maybe soon I hope and like you I know I will be scared but just have to do it, Had a quick look at your channel excellent stuff so have subscribed, Take Care, Les.
Well done Gareth a great achievement i can remember doing that very scramble whilst i was in the Army we were staying at Capel Curig camp having watched your vlog i need to do it again. Great advice on the kit and skills needed to tackle this route some lovely images as a bonus..........
Hey Alan! thanks for the comment mate! thats exactly where the boys were staying for the weekend.. glad you enjoyed and it bought back memories mate! :-)
Great vlog. Totally agree that you need to be prepared when you venture into the mountains. loved the drone footage and the B&W photos. It great to take on a challenge. Well done
Hey thanks Mark! hugely appreciated mate! glad you enjoyed! i loved the BW pics! mrs preferred the colours so i put them in haha.. thanks for watching mate! see if it spreads a safety message ay :-)
Hey there. Funny enough I was meant to go to the tatra mountains last year. We bottled it and went Scotland. I regret it. Thanks mate I’ll def check that out.
Nice photos man! Climbed it twice, both in terrible weather with next to zero visibility. Definitely want to go back when it's decent to get some images and drone footage :)
Lovely video I done snowdon 2 × in 4 days because I wanted to do crib goch Never done it twice bad weather and 2nd time too windy .. I was really confident till I got to the start of crib goch then all of a sudden had a change of heart ..so I carried on Pyg trek both times ,, shame ,, Next time hey ..
If you come from Crib Goch you have to go up Snowdon to walk down Watkin Path as its the opposite side of the mountain..... You go past the cafe at the top to the steps to start the Watkin path or LLiwedd (the last part of the horseshoe)....
Hi Gareth. Respect buddy !! I'm a bit too old (and sensible ) to do this now but watching you brings back lots of happy memories of when I wasn't as cautious and did it regularly in summer. Bang on with the safety message as well - not a climb to be taken lightly or without the correct kit. Glad you completed it safely and enjoyed the challenge. Cracking video Gareth. Thanks for sharing.
Gareth a massive big up to you for doing that and addressing the fear. What you did manage to to capture image wise with the XT-2 and drone was superb given you had more than enough to concentrate on. Also not had time to comment on the previous three vlogs again each one gets better and better. You probably are the best I've seen when it comes to content and all done with a great bit of humour. Well done mate and keep it up.
Brian..! WOW! what a comment!! thats amazing! thank you so much for that amazing feedback! im thrilled you like my vids! yes i do insist on making them fun to watch! i have friends who arn't photographers who like to watch too so i try and find a balance! plus i don't take much seriously in life haha! thanks so much! means a lot! :-)
Well done Gareth, that looks some challenge. I need to face Striding Edge in The Lakes. Similar ridge line with big drops either side. You still managed to get some cracking shots with the low lying clouds and side light. Important message to stay safe and wear the proper clothing. There’s a lot of people out there who think mountains like this are like a stroll in the park. Good work Gareth 👍
Hey Nicky!! thanks so much for that kind comment! so nice of you!! yes it did feel a little silly at times!! lucky there was no wind!! no chance else! so glad i got some pics tho!! glad you enjoyed :-)
Gareth Danks I thought the images were really good mate. I would put them on a wall any day. The drone shots were awesome I don’t own one and I’m not looking into getting one
Massive respect mate, I thought you'd at least film the bit when you were so scared you were crying for mountain rescue... Would love to this walk soon - you can be my mountain guide!
Excellent, looked like Saturday or Friday? Was going the other direction Saturday, Nant Gwynant to Pen-Y-Pass via the summit. How damn hot was it?!!! Beautiful Welsh sunshine by the bucket-load. Saw many people going appropriately light and fast with Camelbaks and daypacks with nutrition and safety gear, but worryingly far too many with nothing but a half empty plastic water bottle and the (incorrect) clothing they stood in. As a long-time outdoorsy-type familiar with Snowdonia this deeply bothered me. For me and my partner, we were on the opposite side of the scale. Both Sarah and I have knee/hip joint issues and find long duration often works out easier for us despite the considerable extra stuff needed, since we can go slow and pause often. Consequently we were carrying 50 lb each for overnighting and we hoped to catch a good sunset/sunrise or cloud inversion. Too much gear? Not really, my camera only weighed 6 lbs - the rest was only the essentials we needed to spend 2 days on a mountain, stay safe and enjoy it. Water for us was a question of carrying 5 litres between us and refilling and purifying at every opportunity. The glorious weather certainly upped our water usage, requiring I take a walk back down with empty containers to restock, then re-ascending to where my partner and our bags were. Watkins final section was very loose, and I had to sherpa my partners gear up, come back down empty and ascend again with my gear. We summitted in glorious evening light and then after a break, descended to find a quiet spot to pitch, resupply water, cook dinner and rest for the night. Sunday was a short and pleasant stroll down from Glaslyn to Pen-y-Pass, followed by the bus back to our car in Nant Gwynant. It was an epic weekend, very challenging - this was Sarah's second time up a mountain and her first time carrying overnight gear on such a route - but still had plenty of time to enjoy the views and watched many other groups go past us, only to pass us again four hours later when they were coming back down. You are totally right on the mental challenge, it's the hardest thing for anyone to conquer. Going with very experienced, well equipped and knowledgable people is essential, for both your physical safety and mental well-being. Keep on pushing yourself, making great videos of beautiful places and inspiring people to climb their own personal mountains. PS, please help preach the gospel about people not leaving their waste in our National Parks.
Good heavens! you win the award for longest comment EVER haha! thanks James!! glad you and Sarah had a good time! fair play to you for helping her out mate!! bet that nearly ruined you! - yes there are far too many people often with kids dressed irresponsibly! we seen a family of 5/6 all with open toed sandals on.. RIDICULOUS! very frustrating! we carried a bit of rubbish down too! always the case! some parts of snowdonia are TERRIBLE tho! need addressing seriously!! Thanks so much for your AMAZING comment buddy! hope you see you both on the hills! :-)
Thanks Gareth, you have done one climb I always wanted to do, my days of hiking and climbing are now over. So thanks again for sharing with us... you had some luck with cloud inversion to make your images outstanding. well done!!
well done Gareth, looked stunning and scary - I went up Snowdon on the little train many years ago, unfortunately I wasn't old enough to appreciate it :)
Fabulous video. Just prior to the lockdown, I went up Scafell via Mickledore, so did my first ever scrambling. Not a patch on this challenge though. Is there anywhere you could recommend as a warm up, or training ascent that I could do prior to taking on this beast? Any advice much appreciated - all the best Adam
Hey Mali mate how are you jeez that’s an old video how did that come up in your suggested videos.? I highly recommend the hike mate it’s a gorgeous view scary but fantastic hope you’re keeping well mate
Gareth Danks hey hey hey, alls good considering the madness. Hope your keeping very well and looking after that family. Currently working from home and teaching my 2 girls. It wasn’t suggested the vid. I’ve decided to go back on my fav channels and watch any classics I’ve missed. I had to watch yours today bud! Brilliant. Stay safe and laugh when you can 😍👍
Thanks for a great video and some stunning photography. Not sure what sort of peeps give this a thumbs down but I loved it. Great to see a real guy who freely admits he is no expert and has worries about the trip. I would be the same. Great advice and well done! I can imagine the buzz you felt at the end. And also thanks for the warning about those damn midges! You are the first I have seen to say those evil things are up there! Cheers
Hey Chris thanks for the kind comment mate. Yes genuine fear haha. Wasn’t that bad after tho. Saying that in the wrong weather it’d be terrifying as lethal. Safety first mate. And yes midges are evil! 😂👍🏻
I couldn't make it passed 3:29 ..I had boots I was not too confident with .. I really found it hard .. so I turned around.. My nephew who was with me ran up eyes closed begged me not to turn around.. I couldn't go passed the wall ..I might try again.. It's hard really hard but easy for some like my nephew he loves scrambling lives for it .. my kids kept flashing in front of me my legs starting shaking I believe we were 870 meters up,, u cant scrambles crib goch half hearted .. after this we went done the honister slate mine Ferata (now that's Hard).. Lifes short go out go have fun ...
We're planning to do this too, I hope I can handle the fear and be with the right team. Thanks for this spectacular vids. Mate... We just went to Helvellyn via striding edge and I know its no where near like Crib Goch.
Well done on conquering your fear. It looks like you had a decent day for it and were able to record great footage along the way. I did Crib Goch (and the entire Horseshoe) for the first time with three friends on Sunday. Where possible, I followed the path beside the knife-edge but, when you can't avoid that ridge, it really is quite scary! Good to see the information boards contain advice on what to pack (including proper walking boots with ankle support). I noticed a large number of people wearing climbing shoes; some of whom were walking on top of the ridge for the most part! Have you done Tryfan, out of interest? That was another mountain and scramble that we enjoyed.
Hey Olly mate. Thanks for the comment buddy. Yeah I would have loved to continue round. Hopefully revisit soon. I’ve not been up tryfan yet no. Glyders which is behind it. Tryfan looks epic 😊👍🏻
I did Tryfan for the first time the day before I did Crib Goch for the first time in August 2018 (both videos on my channel).... and the one piece of advice I'd offer with regards to Tryfan is to take your time and stay to the left. Having done both of the mountains, I would have to say Tryfan was more physically challenging especially the actual climbing. The reward of Adam & Eve at her summit is exhilarating; I cannot describe it adequately. If you do Tryfan you have to do 'the cannon' too. Keep left as you ascend and you cannot miss it. Also, if you tackle Tryfan from the North side, the first 15 minutes of walking are really hard on your leg muscles too but it does even out a little after a while. Good luck.
@@GarethDanks it was a perfect cold, clear sky day, thanks. It's actually easier underfoot because the rough ground is all smoothed off. I Hope one day you get to experience it too, you'll love it,
Good video. How long did it take you from the start of the PYG track to the start of the ridge? Can you turn round and go back at that point with relative ease?
hey there thanks for the comment! glad you enjoyed!! its a relatively short walk to the start of the climb up.. just over an hr id say.. the climb up was tough at times as its very steep but only 30 mins id say.. but no once at the top your going along the ridge.. its very steep to come back down that route.. although i know people do it.. id never try as you'd be going down backwards.. the route along is fine tho! then its easy ish the other side :-)
Definitely won't be doing it. Did Broad Strand Scafell today and nearly puked it so scary. Physically easy it's just the mental side. The walk is much more physically demanding.
Love it. We'd love to show this on Made in North Wales TV on our regular segment showcasing great local videos from social media. Would you be happy to let us broadcast this with a credit to you?
Thanks for the safety message about going prepared and not underestimating the challenge Gareth.
Alun (Chairman, Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team)
Hey Alun! hugely appreciate the comment mate! very frustrating seeing people on their way up the Pyg track in open toe'd sandals and trainers! Thanks for watching :-)
Alun pass on our thanks to your great team
@@GarethDanks Hey Gareth nice video, great footage, appreciate your attitude to safety but don't bunch all people who where trainers in one box, there are lots of mountain people who don't where boots and happily take on many challenges without them. Boots do have negatives as well. Its easy to form an open without appreciating why people do what they do. I understand that Snowdon has a lot of ill equipped people and that is a risk but if your giving comments be more specific.
@Benjamin McCann who said anything about wearing stupid footwear, there is a whole load of companys producing mountain trainers, worn by fell runners and mountain guides and mountain rescue. If you have your preferences thats ok just dont bunch people who choose not to wear boots with people who are ill equiped. I spend most days in mountain evnironments, i was just pointing out that it is peoples choice to equip themselves how they want.
@@mbmountainexperiences one of the MIC instructors at Glenmore lodge only wears approach shoes all year round. It’s not always what’s on your feet. I have injured myself often wearing the right footwear, yet never with “unsuitable”. Your most important bit of gear is that lump of grey-matter between your ears. Bob Hawkes MIC (r.I.p.) used to climb in wellies...
Edited because it was Bob not John. My excuse - age.
I did the walk two days ago. Scared the shit out of me. I couldn't even stand up when I got to the top, took about 15 mins just to do that. Then when I made my attempt across the ridge, I crawled much of it on my bum. Never have I been so terrified. I managed to safely bypass all three Pinnacles - the third one looked horrific. I'm a photographer and took my drone too - so scared the drone was never unpacked and I took only a handful of photos.
That’s completely understandable! Well done for completing it. You must have been very proud. I had it easy but I imagine the weather makes a huge difference up there 👍🏻😊
Crikey, I would have crapped it I think, shamed to admit!!!😨😥
Fantastic photos, always black and white looks so classy. Well done 👍
Great video and brilliant drone footage showing the true scale and difficulty of the climb. I have been a subscriber for over a year and this came up after watching a video of someone getting stuck on the crawl across the ridge and getting support off an experienced climber so shows the mental part of the hike. Hats off for doing this.
Yes I saw that video it is very scary there and the dangerous part of it is as I mentioned in the video if you went there being overconfident you don’t know how you will respond mentally so it’s crucial that you have people with you who are experienced and can help
Love your video Gareth. Amazing!
i really enjoyed that..what better way to pass the time coccooning than to walk Crib Goch..thank you Gareth..very well presented.lovely
great film, but sod that. I'm stuffed on a ladder. great respect for over coming your fear.
Well done , great video . You are right about correct footwear . I go to the Lakes at least once a year , it amazes me how many people wear the wrong thing . We were just coming down from a walk on The Old Man at Coniston and this guy with sandals on says " how far to the top " . I advised him to turn around because the ground was going to get a lot harder to walk on with sandals . He didn't take my advice.....just hope he didn't get hurt on his walk ! Thanks again , great upload 👍
Great images. What views. Sure glad you didn’t miss thread the film. 🎥🎞
indeed!! glad i have proof i did it haha
Fantastic Gareth. Congrats on conquering your fear. I have a very healthy respect for high places and find the more I'm in them the more comfortable I become. Great video thanks!
hey! thanks for the comment! hugely appreciated! yet its crucial they're respected! too dangerous else! i loved the thrill! wouldn't have had that without the fear! Thanks again! :-)
Great film thanks for sharing 😊👍
I haven't done any climbing in my life and when I came to UK my mate took 3 of us to Snowdonia to climb cribgoch. I had rucksack with beer in it and Adidas running trainers. I think We climbed the most difficult path possible, it was vertical mostly with rocks falling down from them being above me.
I was shitting bricks like the rest and we were so happy when we reached the lake , like the biggest achievement in our lives
Good man - great walk. 30 years since I did it - couldn't see your hand in front of your face - don't know whether that was a good or bad thing. At least we couldn't see how far it was to fallllllllll !
Haha yeah exactly mate. Tho to be honest I found the idea of it scarier 😂👍🏻
fantastic place, first did crib goch when in my early 20s I'm now 59, well done gareth, you need to do the culling ridge on Skye next.
It’s amazing, but fear of heights or fear of falling is one of the most powerful of human emotions. Has to be something in our DNA that presents itself as such.
Gareth, what a great video you shared with us ....
Thank you
THanks Libor! glad you enjoyed mate! :-)
Great advice Gareth. It's on my list but as you said you need the confidence to go and do it! Great little timelaps of the clouds rolling over the mountains. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Rob mate! yes you do! else your buggered when you get there as its the only way down again haha.. amazing tho!! glad you enjoyed the clouds mate! :-)
Hi Gareth ! Glad you enjoyed your day on the hills of Snowdonia I have walked and climbed in the area for some 60 something years and nothing can better it. I was glad you gave out so many warnings, disappointed though with your experience leaders they should have been one leading the other behind in support. Anyway a great video.
Hey thanks Tony. Yeah stunning up there. They were fine to be in front I’ve done tons of climbing just never that route. Once I was up there I was fine. 👍🏻😊
Wow, epic is the word. Thanks for sharing the details. Stunning shots too!
Great video Gareth. What a stunning scenery, absolutely beautiful.
Hey thanks so much Marcel :-)
Glad you got a few shots of the approach. It's an underrated part of the day in my view.
Fabulous footage, Gareth. The video from the drone is awesome, as in inspiring awe. I walked to the summit of Snowdon on the easy Miner’s Path in April and that was hard and scary enough for me. Well done on feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
Hey Neal! thanks so much mate!! hugely appreciated! glad you enjoyed mate! Id say the longer paths would ruin me too! haha
Great Vlog, stunning shots. Good honesty safety advice is much appreciated.
You got some stunning shots there 😍 and we'll done👍🏻
Love the drone shots over the ridge, really added a sense of scale. Glad you enjoyed it, next time you can complete the whole horseshoe and create another vlog. Cheers
Hey dude!! hope you enjoyed the vid!! can finally say ive done it haha! loved it tho dude!! do it again asap if your up for it!! :-)
Did this a few months ago myself for the first time camera and all! Absolutely exhilarating!
Hey Greg! it certainly is! nothing prepares you haha
Gareth Danks good work on the video! Love the drone footage!
Top Man - Well done Gareth! You’ve got a lot more nerve than me on that scramble up and knife edge especially as you have the fear too- I think that’s why I enjoy your vlogs so much - it’s like living out the experience from home. Just an aside since you love landscapes and your journey on the ridge reminded me of a video by a mountain biker “Danny Macaskill - The Ridge”; I think you’ll like it as it’s in a fantastic scenery and has great atmospheric music. cheers again, Steve.
Hey Steve!! thanks so much mate!! hugely appreciate that amazing comment! i love that video from Danny!! watched that and others hes done tons!! amazing talent! Thanks again buddy! hope your well :-)
Well done and in the heat too
ah telling me mate!! i wanted to wear shorts! advised against it!! wish i had lol.... so hot! glad i wasnt carrying much!
Superb photos... I didn't get the opporturnity to stop and take pics as I was in a race running Snowdonia's Trail Marathon ... but this year I'm carrying my GoPro honest! and hopefully its battery will last - any tips on making a battery last - I'll be doing 3 minute movies along the route! - Superb effort as its your first Crib Goch climb!! - watch some locals who run this ... its insane!!!!
Well Done! Come to Mt Rainier in WA state,USA , Braveheart - in Mid July and do Emerald Ridge - same kind of thing but incredibly gorgeous walkt to a glacier and high meadows. I didn’t make it across the ridge, but my friends did. Talk about straight down! Wow. Snowdon looks incredibly beautiful but the walking looks tricky with all the rocks. Thanks for a great video
hey thanks elisabeth! appreciate you watching :-) yes id love to!! ive a list a mile long of places to visit haha.. thanks for your comment :-)
Well done conquering your fear. I like I was on the journey with, I am not great with heights, I felt a little sick watching. Some great images.
haha! thanks Jackie! glad you enjoyed (asides the sickness feeling it bought) haha.. im ok with heights.. just the fear of how youll react when you get there which bothered me! :-)
Excellent video! I am scared of heights and I recently climbed up and walked across Crib Goch (on my RUclips channel). Forget what you may have read about how nasty it is.... it really wasn't that bad at all! Sure, you are conscious of the height but don't dwell on it. Be confident, and stay focused on what you are doing and you'll be fine. Trust me, it's not as bad as it looks.... and I was really afraid of it before I did it. But one point which others have made which I will agree on is never underestimate it. Respect her and you'll be fine. It's such an adrenaline rush and sense of personal achievement to get up and across the ridge.
Exactly mate. Such a huge sense of achievement at the end. I was sad it was over tho! Great fun! I can’t wait to complete the loop 😊👍🏻
Your photography was brilliant by the way, the contrasts, the b&w stuff and you really captured the beauty of the mountain. As for the loop, the Horseshoe, it is a great adventure. One thing to mention, don't take Y Lliwedd too lightly. She requires some pretty good scrambling and climbing to attack her from the Snowdon side. Also, from the Snowdon summit there is a (steep) shortcut down the scree onto the Watkin path if you don't want to descend via Rhyd Ddu path's junction with Watkin. Do the Horseshoe, take your camera, then have yourself a good rest at the Pen Y Pass Youth Hostel with a dinner and drink..... it's what I did and it was the best day of my life (video is on my channel by the way). Good luck mate.
Gareth awesome vlog! Good to get out of your comfort zone and face your fears! Love the B&W photos!
Hey Carlos! thanks mate! yes i loved them too!! lovely contrast!! :-)
You had some amazing light which enabled you to get some great shots
Hey thanks David! appreciate that mate :-)
I did many years ago in my twenties and stupidly took my pet sheepdog with me, I ended up carrying him on my shoulders most of the way in thick fog, pretty dumb thing to do. Crib Goch definitely needs treating with some respect, you can get in trouble really quickly.
Hey John! wow!!!! i cant imagin how scary that must have been!! so glad you both made it down ok! bet the dog was so scared as im sure you were! thanks for sharing that! :-)
nice one, great shots and over came a fear, hats off to you
Hey thanks Rickard. Thanks for watching hope you
Enjoyed 😊👍🏻
Reminded me of the Besseggen ridge in 🇳🇴 Norway. I did it but it was very scary.
Well done Gareth and one to remember. So many people never go with the correct kit and happnes all the tim eup here in Scotland. Just yesterday I was out in the Mamores which you would love and it was 25 deg and blue sky going up. By 7pm when I pitched my tent it was 25 mph winds, rain and couldnt see 15 metres in front of you. Atb
EXACTLY mate!! its so frustrating!! i seen kid in open toed sandals on the way up when we were heading down! i couldn't believe it!! irresponsible!! thanks for the kind feedback mate!! hope to do a trip with you soon!! we should organise something! :-)
Wow, what a video. Really enjoyed it 👍🏻
I did Rangers path in May snowdon is stunning part of the uk we are thinking of going back next year.
ah nice! dont think ive done that!! yeah its amazing! :-)
Brilliant, well done Gareth, great video, great images and spot on advice. Will do Crib Goch one of these days. :)
Hey mark! thanks mate! hope you do buddy! it was an amazing experience!! :-)
Wow this looks very fearsome indeed. Well done.
Hey thanks pascal. Appreciate the comment 👍🏻
Really good video Gareth and not bad "snaps" either! I was really nervous and scared of heights when i done Crib Goch the first time. I am alot better now and just had my best ever day on the mountains up Tryfan north face and Bristley ridge. Look forward to your vlog and photo's from those beasts, i am sure you will nail it as always!
Hey man thanks so much!! thats a really nice comment! so glad you enjoyed mate!! i cant wait to climb that route! hard with 20kg camping bag tho haha - i will tho for sure :-)
Awesome footage Gareth. Enjoyed your video.
thank you so much!!
Congrats mate!!! Looked pretty hairy! Loved the dramatic shots! Lovely black and white!
Hey man!! thanks for watching!! much appreciated!! glad you enjoyed dude!! i loved the BW pics! put the colours in cus the Mrs preferred them haha
Gareth Danks haha Mrs is always right lol
Well done Gareth. Out of your comfort zone is where we grow. Some great drone footage. This is one to show your grandkids. Cheers - Graeme
Hey Graeme! thanks mate! appreciate you watching! glad you enjoyed mate! yes im rather proud of the achievement! - problem now is to top it haha
Thanks for taking us along on you journey to conquer your fear Gareth. I can se why you were apprehensive. That ridge must have been quite scary to traverse.
Besides some great footage you brought home some awesome images as well. Well done!
Hey Mike! thanks so much mate! yes it was a bit of an eye opener when i saw it haha! but really did enjoy! glad i can say ive done it :-)
Great vid Gareth! Looks like a fun climb! Good call on limiting the pics and vlogin on this one. Look forward to the next one!
Hey buddy! thanks for watching mate! appreciate it! yeah feet on the ground (ish) next time haha
Great video of one of my favourite places. Last July I slept just off to the side at the start of the ridge on my own, and crossed the ridge at sunrise. It was stunning, I've not slept up there before but been across the ridge many times. Great video and well done for conquering your fear of it mate
Ah wow!! that must have been so incredible!! one day id like to do the same!! tho i doubt very much id sleep a wink haha!! must have been so scary!! that view tho!! wow :-)
Well done Gareth, you’re a brave man
Haha. Thanks Kevin. Thanks for watching 😊👍🏻
well done mate fantastic black white images. brill vlog
Hey thanks Paul! appreciate the kind comment! :-)
Excellent video and I’m great full for the safety message too. Did this aged 17, scared the hell out of me :)
Hey thanks Andrew! appreciate the comment mate! hope you had a good trip!!! not one id attempt in the winter tho haha
I recently did crib goch not knowing what i was going into. Off 3 hours sleep, in my converse, jeans and a white vans jumper i went up with some mates. well i can say it was the hardest thing i have done. I didnt know about the if you slip you kinda die parts. But from my cscs card course about going up ladders to keep 3 points of contact and i applied that and it worked. If anyone is thinking of doing this. Take food water maybe a first aid kit and go slow there's no rush and breath take in the views and always stay calm. (:
its certainly very scary! well done for doing it! :-)
Awesome, did Crib Goch about 30 years ago, loved every minute of it. One of those climbs you have to tick off the bucket list, well done Gareth.
Hey thanks buddy!! yeah i was super excited to get up there!! super super super nervous too haha
The drone video was amazing. Looked like a great adventure.
Hey Don! thanks mate!! thanks for the feedback mate :-)
WOW! Quite the spot. Well done with the climb and the photos, Gareth!!
great video Gareth superb film footage and superb Photo shots, Crib Goch is on my list of must do and maybe soon I hope and like you I know I will be scared but just have to do it, Had a quick look at your channel excellent stuff so have subscribed, Take Care, Les.
Hey les! thanks so much mate!! thats hugely appreciated! so glad you enjoyed! hope you do get to go mate! :-)
Gareth Danks oh it a definite must do it's just how to operate the camera at the same time, may be Head cam, but got to try, ATB, Les.
Well done Gareth a great achievement i can remember doing that very scramble whilst i was in the Army we were staying at Capel Curig camp having watched your vlog i need to do it again. Great advice on the kit and skills needed to tackle this route
some lovely images as a bonus..........
Hey Alan! thanks for the comment mate! thats exactly where the boys were staying for the weekend.. glad you enjoyed and it bought back memories mate! :-)
Great vlog. Totally agree that you need to be prepared when you venture into the mountains. loved the drone footage and the B&W photos. It great to take on a challenge. Well done
Hey thanks Mark! hugely appreciated mate! glad you enjoyed! i loved the BW pics! mrs preferred the colours so i put them in haha.. thanks for watching mate! see if it spreads a safety message ay :-)
Well done for overcoming your fears.
Well done, I'm heading up Snowdon with my Son next Thursday during our visit to Wales.. Will check out this route!
Hey thanks! appreciate the comment! you'll love it hope you have good weather!! safe trip! :-)
Thank you Gareth for sharing this.I recomend to you a famous track in a Polish Tatra mountines called Eagles Path,I think it is more difficult...
Hey there. Funny enough I was meant to go to the tatra mountains last year. We bottled it and went Scotland. I regret it. Thanks mate I’ll def check that out.
Nice photos man! Climbed it twice, both in terrible weather with next to zero visibility. Definitely want to go back when it's decent to get some images and drone footage :)
Its a stunning place! Can’t wait to climb it again. Tho not in bad weather. Be lethal! Love to see it in the snow tho 👍🏻😊
Another great video! 👍👍
Hey Rick! thanks mate :-) glad you enjoyed
Stunning
+hol x hey thanks hol x 😊
Outstanding effort Gareth. Way braver than this old fella.Thanks for sharing that experience with us.
haha! thanks George! glad you enjoyed buddy! :-)
Lovely video
I done snowdon 2 × in 4 days because I wanted to do crib goch
Never done it twice bad weather and 2nd time too windy ..
I was really confident till I got to the start of crib goch then all of a sudden had a change of heart ..so I carried on Pyg trek both times ,, shame ,,
Next time hey ..
hey there.. yeah shame but the best thing to do! good effort tho.. next time :-)
Well done mate cracking vlog and those mono shots are stunning
Hey man.. thanks so much! yeah i loved the BW's lovely contrast with the bright light! thanks mate!
Gareth Danks mono suits the landscape up there maye
I'm planning to get a drone for aerial photography. Do you think this model is good sites.google.com/site/Mavic2Pro
If you come from Crib Goch you have to go up Snowdon to walk down Watkin Path as its the opposite side of the mountain..... You go past the cafe at the top to the steps to start the Watkin path or LLiwedd (the last part of the horseshoe)....
Hi Gareth. Respect buddy !! I'm a bit too old (and sensible ) to do this now but watching you brings back lots of happy memories of when I wasn't as cautious and did it regularly in summer. Bang on with the safety message as well - not a climb to be taken lightly or without the correct kit. Glad you completed it safely and enjoyed the challenge. Cracking video Gareth. Thanks for sharing.
Hey tim!! thanks mate!! i had an amazing trip! cant wait to do it again haha! not in bad weather tho!!! heck no!! haha thanks again Tim mate
Was taken over this rige first time up snowdon when I was fifteen terrifying never been back.
Gareth a massive big up to you for doing that and addressing the fear. What you did manage to to capture image wise with the XT-2 and drone was superb given you had more than enough to concentrate on. Also not had time to comment on the previous three vlogs again each one gets better and better. You probably are the best I've seen when it comes to content and all done with a great bit of humour. Well done mate and keep it up.
Brian..! WOW! what a comment!! thats amazing! thank you so much for that amazing feedback! im thrilled you like my vids! yes i do insist on making them fun to watch! i have friends who arn't photographers who like to watch too so i try and find a balance! plus i don't take much seriously in life haha! thanks so much! means a lot! :-)
Well done Gareth, that looks some challenge. I need to face Striding Edge in The Lakes. Similar ridge line with big drops either side. You still managed to get some cracking shots with the low lying clouds and side light. Important message to stay safe and wear the proper clothing. There’s a lot of people out there who think mountains like this are like a stroll in the park. Good work Gareth 👍
Hey buddy! thanks so much! glad you enjoyed mate!! id love to do that trek! let me know when you go buddy!! thanks for the kind comment too!! :-)
I thought you might be able to slide down it but no way. I've done the slate run down Cadair Idris. 👍
Ah!! felt height sick watching you. I think I'm the wrong age for that. Spectacular photo's from such a precarious position. What an achievement.
Hey Nicky!! thanks so much for that kind comment! so nice of you!! yes it did feel a little silly at times!! lucky there was no wind!! no chance else! so glad i got some pics tho!! glad you enjoyed :-)
Amazing job Gareth, and some nice bonus photos too! BTW - your affiliate link to Jetboil needs an update.
Hey Rod!! thanks so much mate! so grateful for the feedback mate! ill check that now! thanks for letting me know! very kind of you! :-)
Well done that man. Rather you then me mate. Stunning views and stunning images.
Hey mark mate!! thanks buddy!! your always among the first to comment haha! hugely appreciated buddy!!
Gareth Danks I thought the images were really good mate. I would put them on a wall any day. The drone shots were awesome I don’t own one and I’m not looking into getting one
Massive respect mate, I thought you'd at least film the bit when you were so scared you were crying for mountain rescue... Would love to this walk soon - you can be my mountain guide!
haha!! i did mate!!! not showing me clinging to the fence at the bottom tho!! haha.. thanks mate!! youd love it!! come up when we go next time dude!!
Excellent, looked like Saturday or Friday? Was going the other direction Saturday, Nant Gwynant to Pen-Y-Pass via the summit. How damn hot was it?!!! Beautiful Welsh sunshine by the bucket-load.
Saw many people going appropriately light and fast with Camelbaks and daypacks with nutrition and safety gear, but worryingly far too many with nothing but a half empty plastic water bottle and the (incorrect) clothing they stood in. As a long-time outdoorsy-type familiar with Snowdonia this deeply bothered me.
For me and my partner, we were on the opposite side of the scale. Both Sarah and I have knee/hip joint issues and find long duration often works out easier for us despite the considerable extra stuff needed, since we can go slow and pause often. Consequently we were carrying 50 lb each for overnighting and we hoped to catch a good sunset/sunrise or cloud inversion. Too much gear? Not really, my camera only weighed 6 lbs - the rest was only the essentials we needed to spend 2 days on a mountain, stay safe and enjoy it.
Water for us was a question of carrying 5 litres between us and refilling and purifying at every opportunity. The glorious weather certainly upped our water usage, requiring I take a walk back down with empty containers to restock, then re-ascending to where my partner and our bags were.
Watkins final section was very loose, and I had to sherpa my partners gear up, come back down empty and ascend again with my gear. We summitted in glorious evening light and then after a break, descended to find a quiet spot to pitch, resupply water, cook dinner and rest for the night. Sunday was a short and pleasant stroll down from Glaslyn to Pen-y-Pass, followed by the bus back to our car in Nant Gwynant.
It was an epic weekend, very challenging - this was Sarah's second time up a mountain and her first time carrying overnight gear on such a route - but still had plenty of time to enjoy the views and watched many other groups go past us, only to pass us again four hours later when they were coming back down.
You are totally right on the mental challenge, it's the hardest thing for anyone to conquer. Going with very experienced, well equipped and knowledgable people is essential, for both your physical safety and mental well-being.
Keep on pushing yourself, making great videos of beautiful places and inspiring people to climb their own personal mountains.
PS, please help preach the gospel about people not leaving their waste in our National Parks.
Good heavens! you win the award for longest comment EVER haha! thanks James!! glad you and Sarah had a good time! fair play to you for helping her out mate!! bet that nearly ruined you! - yes there are far too many people often with kids dressed irresponsibly! we seen a family of 5/6 all with open toed sandals on.. RIDICULOUS! very frustrating! we carried a bit of rubbish down too! always the case! some parts of snowdonia are TERRIBLE tho! need addressing seriously!!
Thanks so much for your AMAZING comment buddy! hope you see you both on the hills! :-)
That post started out so concise... Anyway, forgot to say well done for tackling Crib Goch, definately not for the faint of heart!
Thanks Gareth, you have done one climb I always wanted to do, my days of hiking and climbing are now over. So thanks again for sharing with us... you had some luck with cloud inversion to make your images outstanding. well done!!
Hey thanks so much William!! hugely appreciated mate!! so glad you enjoyed!! thanks for the amazing feedback! im chuffed with the pics :-)
well done Gareth, looked stunning and scary - I went up Snowdon on the little train many years ago, unfortunately I wasn't old enough to appreciate it :)
haha!! thanks Gale! thanks for the feedback! ive done the train too! i felt so bad but i was with family! haha
Crib Goch, good times :)
Hey man, thanks for watching! hope you enjoyed! :-)
Fabulous video. Just prior to the lockdown, I went up Scafell via Mickledore, so did my first ever scrambling. Not a patch on this challenge though. Is there anywhere you could recommend as a warm up, or training ascent that I could do prior to taking on this beast? Any advice much appreciated - all the best Adam
Great to watch and not be there 😂 Crib Gogh! I like to look at it from afar. Stay safe bud
Hey Mali mate how are you jeez that’s an old video how did that come up in your suggested videos.? I highly recommend the hike mate it’s a gorgeous view scary but fantastic hope you’re keeping well mate
Gareth Danks hey hey hey, alls good considering the madness. Hope your keeping very well and looking after that family. Currently working from home and teaching my 2 girls. It wasn’t suggested the vid. I’ve decided to go back on my fav channels and watch any classics I’ve missed. I had to watch yours today bud! Brilliant. Stay safe and laugh when you can 😍👍
Lovely
Thanks for a great video and some stunning photography. Not sure what sort of peeps give this a thumbs down but I loved it. Great to see a real guy who freely admits he is no expert and has worries about the trip. I would be the same. Great advice and well done! I can imagine the buzz you felt at the end. And also thanks for the warning about those damn midges! You are the first I have seen to say those evil things are up there! Cheers
Hey Chris thanks for the kind comment mate. Yes genuine fear haha. Wasn’t that bad after tho. Saying that in the wrong weather it’d be terrifying as lethal. Safety first mate. And yes midges are evil! 😂👍🏻
I couldn't make it passed 3:29 ..I had boots I was not too confident with ..
I really found it hard .. so I turned around..
My nephew who was with me ran up eyes closed begged me not to turn around..
I couldn't go passed the wall ..I might try again..
It's hard really hard but easy for some like my nephew he loves scrambling lives for it .. my kids kept flashing in front of me my legs starting shaking I believe we were 870 meters up,, u cant scrambles crib goch half hearted .. after this we went done the honister slate mine Ferata (now that's Hard)..
Lifes short go out go have fun ...
We're planning to do this too, I hope I can handle the fear and be with the right team. Thanks for this spectacular vids. Mate... We just went to Helvellyn via striding edge and I know its no where near like Crib Goch.
Glad to see you enjoyed yourself, but you did not put any guide lines for your photo's colour or black & white
Hey keith.. thanks mate.. sorry what you mean by guide lines buddy? settings used?
respect ! well done
thanks man :-)
Nice one, 10/10 for doing this👍
Haha thanks mate. Was fun 😊👍🏻
Well done on conquering your fear. It looks like you had a decent day for it and were able to record great footage along the way.
I did Crib Goch (and the entire Horseshoe) for the first time with three friends on Sunday. Where possible, I followed the path beside the knife-edge but, when you can't avoid that ridge, it really is quite scary! Good to see the information boards contain advice on what to pack (including proper walking boots with ankle support). I noticed a large number of people wearing climbing shoes; some of whom were walking on top of the ridge for the most part!
Have you done Tryfan, out of interest? That was another mountain and scramble that we enjoyed.
Hey Olly mate. Thanks for the comment buddy. Yeah I would have loved to continue round. Hopefully revisit soon. I’ve not been up tryfan yet no. Glyders which is behind it. Tryfan looks epic 😊👍🏻
I did Tryfan for the first time the day before I did Crib Goch for the first time in August 2018 (both videos on my channel).... and the one piece of advice I'd offer with regards to Tryfan is to take your time and stay to the left. Having done both of the mountains, I would have to say Tryfan was more physically challenging especially the actual climbing. The reward of Adam & Eve at her summit is exhilarating; I cannot describe it adequately. If you do Tryfan you have to do 'the cannon' too. Keep left as you ascend and you cannot miss it. Also, if you tackle Tryfan from the North side, the first 15 minutes of walking are really hard on your leg muscles too but it does even out a little after a while. Good luck.
I did my first winker hike in crampons over this ridge
Oh wow I’d love to do that I just need to get the courage first glad you made it across safe ha ha bet it was amazing
@@GarethDanks it was a perfect cold, clear sky day, thanks. It's actually easier underfoot because the rough ground is all smoothed off. I Hope one day you get to experience it too, you'll love it,
Thanks for a very informative video, can you tell me the name of the music used near the start please?
Good video. How long did it take you from the start of the PYG track to the start of the ridge? Can you turn round and go back at that point with relative ease?
hey there thanks for the comment! glad you enjoyed!! its a relatively short walk to the start of the climb up.. just over an hr id say.. the climb up was tough at times as its very steep but only 30 mins id say.. but no once at the top your going along the ridge.. its very steep to come back down that route.. although i know people do it.. id never try as you'd be going down backwards.. the route along is fine tho! then its easy ish the other side :-)
Great video and it proved one thing, you will never catch me doing Crib Goch. :o
Definitely won't be doing it. Did Broad Strand Scafell today and nearly puked it so scary. Physically easy it's just the mental side. The walk is much more physically demanding.
Yes I’ve heard that it’s quite scary but I’m looking forward to doing that one. I just need perfect weather ha ha thanks for watching mate
Love it. We'd love to show this on Made in North Wales TV on our regular segment showcasing great local videos from social media. Would you be happy to let us broadcast this with a credit to you?
Hey there. Thanks for the kind feedback. Yes of course. You’d be welcome to. Thanks for asking. I’m honoured. 😊👍🏻
What a great accolade for you Gareth you should be very encouraged and proud of your skills.
Hey thank you Tony. That’s nice of you. I don’t suppose I think of it that way mate. 😊👍🏻
I wish Wales was always that sunny 😂
High quality stuff mate
hugely appreciated! thanks for the feedback :-)