Attempting the hardest route up Snowdon - Crib Goch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2020
- I had always wanted to go back and summit Snowdon via Crib Goch, a Grade 1 scramble in Snowdonia, Wales. It is widely considered the most challenging route to the top. The highest point in England and Wales is a popular one, and for good reason. The views are spectacular.
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Me and two mates just did this route accidentally the other day, we thought it was the pyg track.. needless to say we were terrified but none the less made it across in one piece, beautiful day and no wind thankfully. Amazing experience but I’m not rushing to do it again and as a not so experienced hiker it was definitely a lesson to be more discerning about routes that my friend picks out at 3am without knowing what they are!
Amazing, glad you are safe
I went over crib with my young son quite a few years ago. He absolutely loved it. Some years later as a 30 something adult he returned to cross it with some friends and could barely believe he had done it at 12 years of age.
Amazing Paul, thanks for sharing
As a native to North Wales, I absolutely adore Snowdon and Snowdonia. I’ve done Snowdon in full twice via the Watkin Path and that was scary enough for me, so props to you for doing Crib Goch!
Thank you Anna. Merry Christmas
Completed crib Goch Friday and I watched this before going and cameras do NOT do the ridge justice. 😂 What an amazing experience I can't wait to do again. A real test of one's nerves 😂
Great to hear you did it Jamie. Brilliant stuff, what an adventure. Well done
Harry
Love the light hearted humour, fantastic transitions between seasons - and that handbag!!
Haha, the handbag. Next Snowdon trip I'm taking a purse and heels. Thank you for watching and commenting
Your commentary is just brilliant! I hope your friends are still your friends after you brought them on this adventure. Love the channel, stay safe. :)
Too kind Iona - they’re all still alive and we are all still friends so that’s good. I appreciate you watching. Thank you
Brilliant, did the mountain when I was 14 with little experience, other than Scafell Pike. It's definitely an illusion when you're up there. It almost looks like you could walk down. Maybe it's just the fearless young child within me at the time. I didn't appreciate what I'd achieved until my later years. I remember we took my Aunties Border Collie up there and said illusion must be real because he thought he could literally run down the side of the mountain and I remember my Grandad holding onto his leash for dear life!
Wasn't until we moved onto Snowdon that you could see the sheer drop. Incredible experience. The weather that day was fantastic and definitely helped. Will definitely be going back now I'm in my twenties. Without the Dog of course! (He is still alive)
Good memories, this video took me back. Thanks for sharing.
Great story thank you, a dramatic landscape absolutely. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it Corey.
Nice vid! I love Snowdon and the surrounding peaks. Partly because of childhood nostalgia, and well, on a clear day like you had, the views you show say it all really!
Awesome Dan thank you
Amazing Harry! Last time I saw you, you were hopping on crutches up our steps! How wonderful is the healing power of the human body. Stay safe! Jenny
Thank you Jenny - absolutely, the human body is a wondrous thing. Appreciate you watching
Excellent story telling! I will be guiding a bunch of my friends next month over that ridge and this was really helpful.
Glad it was helpful Kai. Enjoy it, it's quite the adventure
Harry
we did it 😎👌 uploaded a video as well
@@KRiemer I’m watching it now!
Brilliant video and fantastic weather for the top of Snowdon !
Incredible views Claire, a very clear day. Thank you for watching
Remember randomly doing the Snowdon horseshoe on my own 9 years ago. Clambered up Crib Goch and completed the entire route. Arguably the best day out I’ve ever enjoyed in the mountains.
Looks far too busy in this video though, ha!
Amazing Jamie, and yes, very busy
Thank you for watching
Bro I went up there in the first lockdown and me and my dad went up crib goch and I loved it on Friday I'm going back up there and god I can't wait brilliant vid we must of gone up on the same day!
It’s an awesome route Jac
Appreciate you watching
Best of luck with your next climb
This is a brilliant video, and you’re all such a happy bunch! Brilliant. Just brilliant. Than,s for th effort making this
I was very happy until my hat disappeared Ross. Very much appreciate you watching and commenting. Stay safe
Thanks for the great video. Good to see first hand what Crib Goch is like and the comparison between winter and summer
Scott thank you - I have to say winter is my favourite, though would not recommend this route then of course!
Thank you for watching Scott I appreciate it
What more could one ask for, entertaining, informative and inspirational as im rather looking forward to trying this route now. Great video cheers harry
Cheers Ant, be safe and thanks for watching
Bro the glasses drop at 11:25 was pure class
very kind of you to notice
loved this video, the pacing was fantastic, not a dull moment and a nice bit of humor sprinkled in for good measure, top job!
Thank you very much Ryan
Brings back memories some frightening , it’s like a rite of passage. Great video
Thank you very much. Well done for doing it yourself, it’s a mad route. Cheers for taking the time to watch.
Harry
Did my first winter scramble over there in crampons. Gets too busy these days so luckily there's plenty less touristy places off the beaten track.
Now that’s much more impressive than our windy summer jaunt
@@thisisjogon It's good fun in all weather, well done on your first time. If you're ever in Glencoe check out the Aonach Eagach ridge. Long day but worth it
Another one for my bucket list.. great job.. great story line, great dialog, great footage.. happy days.
great comment
Ever have plans for Carrauntoohil in ireland let me know. Did a sunrise hike last Saturday. 100% recommend.
The view is so beautiful I think its worth the climb
On a clear day it’s incredible
Love the commentary! The lady with the handbag 🙏🏽
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I did my first ever mountain climb last week on snowdon and I followed the Miner's track both ways and it was extreme. This route however seems mental but the views were so amazing and it felt so great being up there clear skies and shimmering lakes below.
Extreme?? My 11 yr old son done and hardly broke a sweat
@@bigbob6700 hahahaha, some kids are much fitter than some adults
@@bigbob6700if it's your first ascent, it's quite a big thing
This is such a great vid, love the voice over! Great scramble route!
I see you climbed it recently as well Kate. Amazing route. Well done yourself.
UK mountains are great, everyday adventures
Absolutely Dan. I appreciate you watching
Also snowdon is an extinct volcano
Re the woman with the handbag, I remember years ago resting on striding edge on Helvellyn when a girl passed us in just a bikini, left us standing!!!, great video, take care.
Love it Brian - great story. Thank you, appreciate your time watching
Great video, there was a person recently who climbed the same route in flip flops!! Suffice to say, they needed assistance getting down.
Did Crib Goch aged 15 for Duke of Edinburgh awards in 1979, also Tryffan and Snowdon, day after found out that three people had been blown off Crib Goch to their deaths!
Blimey David, that's a hell of a story. Hoping to climb and film a new video at Tryffan soon!
Thank you for watching and commenting and all the best with your own adventures
Harry
You do some incredible commentary with a magnificent vocabulary! Well done! I'm going to Snowdon next summer, but I'm not sure what route I'm going to take.
Have fun whichever route you take. I'd recommend this one if you're feeling capable and up to it though do your research and know the risks.
Thank you for commenting and watching
Many people have perished on CG - it really is a sheer drop with certain death on the other side of the ridge. You had a great day for it.
Absolutely Ben it’s to be taken very seriously. Thank you for watching - the weather was incredible that day
Great video and a great route, not for the faint of heart!
Thank you, an amazing route indeed
This is my favourite video so far of traversing Crib Goch. I love how upbeat and happy you all are. I crossed the crib from Snowdon summit (the opposite way) and it was amazing too. Very scary but very exhilarating though it took me about 9 hours. I just took my time because of the fear factor. Well done everyone! Subscribed.
Appreciate that Moira. And well done.
@@thisisjogon You're welcome 😊
Planning on going up there later this year. Looks amazing. Well done.
Have fun and stay safe. Thank you for watching
Respect to the older couple especially that lady.
Absolutely fair play to them, they were a great couple
I've done all the paths up Snowdon and crib goch is amazing. For adrenaline this is definitely the best and for scenery I would say Watkins path and rhyd ddu absolutely beautiful. I love Snowdon and it helps alot for me to get away to this beautiful place.
Awesome Chris thanks for sharing and watching
My favourite route to the summit of Snowdon even better in the snow
No way man, far too busy. Watkin path and lliwedd for me 😃
It's an incredible route you're right.
Bloody brilliant ⛰️
More to come Hurrell, more to come...
I have no doubt
Brilliant thanks for putting this up
Thanks for watching
What your podcast I check it out
Do you take people on tours want to do crib goch. Probably best to do with someone experienced for first time do you think?
Absolutely loved this! Best phrase was "there a child up there on a rope" 🤣 thoroughly enjoyed the story telling and adventure thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching it's appreciated
Very unique and classic 😊
Proud of you
Cheers
Climbed it today for the second time time madness
Brilliant well done
Looks fab, Samir definitely experienced type 2 fun. Nice job Harry.
Thank you Adam! I have subscribed to you
Been up Snowdon twice, such a great mountain, wouldn't dream of doing that route though!!
Cheers for commenting Sam, it's a glorious mountain isn't it, no wonder it's so popular. I can't blame you: Crib Goch is slightly mental, but a tremendous experience and one I won't forget for a long time. If you ever feel up to it on a clear day, go for it.
Best wishes with all your future adventures.
Harry
TH-cam can be great, sometimes! Stumbled upon your video and you’re hilarious, the video wasn’t bad either. I’m from Devon myself so good to see some more local hikes! I’ve submitted snow don but never that route... time to convince the gf, even if she is petrified of heights. Good work dude!
Great comment Rhys I appreciate it. You can tell her I recommend it - though I’m not sure showing her this video will convince her...
Thank you for watching my man x
Lovely story , really helpful me and my friends will be going to 👍😁
Appreciate that Matt - stay safe and enjoy it.
Thank you for watching
Harry
Done that as a young 17 year old army recruit way back in 1991 whilst on adventure training. Weather was howling with poor visibility and i was just relieved to get through it alive lol.
Must have been quite the experience in bad weather! Thank you for watching, I appreciate it Paul!
You can't get more British than that, queuing to summit a mountain! The last time I did Snowdon was the end of a three peaks challenge. We summited via the Pyg track after Ben Nevis and Scarfell Pike, took us just 1.5 hours. The weather was glorious and hot so we swam in that lake you were skimming stones on. I then put my undercrackers on my rucksack to dry on the hike down... They disappeared, now somewhere on the mountain, along with your hat. Great video 👍😁
Cheers Tom, it was quite an experience
Clothes keep disappearing up there
Great vid. I'm going to be doing this in a couple of weeks as part of my route reccies for the Welsh 3000's. Thankfully on my own so I can go my own pace and any route I want.
Enjoy it
Doing a reccie for the Welsh 3000 this weekend - possible see you there ;)
Enjoyed your video up Crib Goch. Did this 20 years ago, glad I did it but I ain’t never doing it again! I’m with Samir on this one. Thanks for reminding me of it though.
Brilliant stuff, thank you for watching
Class video Harry, really enjoyed that. Views looked absolutely class, well done for completing. New subscriber, Atb cheers Joe ⛰👍🏻
Love it Tom and Joe thank you, checked out your channel - keep it up good work
The commitment to this video is awesome!
Thank you James
I've just done helvellyn to honister then camped and did honister over haystacks to scale force was the best walk I've ever done. Loved crib Goch though Wales is amazing. I live in Cumbria so the lakes is my playground.
Thank you for sharing. Cumbria has so much to offer it's a stunning place
Great video and energy man
Appreciate it man, just watched a couple of your guitar videos, great voice - you should put some more stuff up!
Thanks for watching I appreciate it,
Harry
Liked and subscribed! Cheers from Louisiana! Godspeed!
Very much appreciated.
Crib Goch is Welsh for red comb... meaning cockerel’s comb, as it resembles one.
I didn't know. Thank you.
Our language is so descriptive and beautiful
That's fascinating Ali - the Welsh language is quite remarkable. Thank you for watching.
Harry
Impeccable commentary, thoroughly enjoyed this Harry. Looks like my sort of route, I think you did well to maintain a positive attitude whilst everyone seemed pissed off haha
Ha, thank you very much Hughesy, it took me ages to reply to this comment, it was a heck of an adventure, I appreciate you watching.
All the best,
Harry
I did this yesterday and it was worth every step! My body hurts but loved it ❤
Well done!
Thank you for posting - it looks amazing, I just wish I was able to do it, but health doesn't permit. I have to say it also looks very frightening!
Thank you for this comment - it's a stupendous route. I'm sorry to hear it's not doable for you, I hope you were able to get a slight flavour of the experience from this video. Best of luck with your future adventures and the ones that your health will permit.
Stay safe and thanks for watching
Harry
Come on up to Scotland. There are some stunning ridges!
Definitely the plan Michael!
@@thisisjogon The Aonach Eagach ridge is a personal favorite. Have a good one!
Loved the video mate, nice bits of humour too. We climbed Snowdon for the first time last September, we’re also thinking about Crib Goch, hence me watching this video 🤣 I got some nice shots out there on my drone which are on my page. I’ve hit sub and am looking forward to watching more content 👍🏼
Thank you very much. It’s appreciated
When Corona is gone, that is definitely the place i will travel to!
when the what ??
Ignorance is bliss
@@thisisjogon been there befor twice
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It's gone
I did crib goch on the 2nd of jan 2023.
first time ever visiting snowdon and doing the crib goch route. simply amazing in the snow and ice.
Thank you for watching ❄️
really enjoyed this video! i been up snowdon over 11 times but never done the Crib Goch!
You should if you feel ready, summer is safer of course - thank you for watching
Great vid. I really enjoyed it.
Thank you, appreciate you watching.
Awesome video! Subscribed and can't wait to see more 😁
Jimmy, appreciate you subscribing - as you've likely seen this channel is predominantly running based, but there are plans to explore a lot more of the wild so hiking and adventure will play a big role in future videos. Thanks for watching Jimmy.
Harry
@@thisisjogon Yeah it's good to see where others race and what level they can push themselves to. Do you think you'd ever try the Barkley marathons if you could get in?
@@jamescruise23 I definitely think for the experience alone it would be something to give a go. Hell of a race.
Lovely video enjoyed watching
I turned around at 875 meters up crib goch
Was too scared of heights..
Few days later I done the Ferata at Honister pass Lake District
That’s real scary too
So I turned back after round 1
Oh wow, it is quite the hike!
Thank you for watching Marium.
Harry
Lovely mountain!
Very much Dan
Looks far more serene in the winter, and less crowded! I went up miners and down pyg in Jan 2008 and will never forget the solid glazed ice
Crazy stuff, cheers for commenting Matt
Love it Harry! Quality video.
Thank you for watching - been a while now, it was a tremendous adventure
5:39 really gives you the idea of the size!! Looks like an amazing walk! Bet you were buzzing afterwards!!
Great feeling on and after Mike. Appreciate you watching
Another great video. I'm also an absolute sucker for a good skim while out.
It’s an art form
* Awesome content, looks really challenging man. I gotta try this some time!*
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No way. I couldn't even manage the scrambly bit up Haystacks.
Ha, thank you for watching. Haystacks is amazingly popular
Wow! This gives me nightmares from when I did it. I am thinking of doing it again to add to my own hiking videos! Wish me luck haha.
Best of luck with it!
Thanks for watching
Looks like fun dont know if I would have the bottle you and your friends have a lot of nerve well done fantastic experience last a lifetime
cheers, it's more doable than one might realise - but does require a strong element of caution
I recently climbed Snowdon on a small school trip Via the south Ridge and down the Watkin path. And my teaches mentioned of the year above us doing this (year 11)
Hope you enjoyed it
Ok this triggered my vertigo.....yes I'm that scared of heights LOL
Incredible views, but the drop to the side was quite something. Thank you for watching Andrew
Great made video 👌
Great place to visit ☀ Regards
Thanks Sasha
About 50 years ago, as a teenage lad I led a party consisting of my younger sister and both our parents over the Crib Goch climb to the summit. Watching your video, I can't believe that we did it!
It's a crazy route - thank you for watching!
Accidentally went up crib goch thinking it was the pyg's track💀
Oh wow
Samir 😂😂😂
We had a good hike up 2 weeks ago… beautiful weather. Was terrible the next day. We were so lucky. Clear and NO wind at all. 👌🏼
Amazing!
Amusing video. Take care.
Thank you, I appreciate you watching.
Nice route but a little bit crowdy on that day :) Done this twice, once in tricky conditions on foggy and rainy day with 2 hiking strangers. Tough and exhausting but happy on the end :) Nice video, Thanks
Appreciate you watching. Very crowded at the top you are correct. Thank you for the comment D G
You should watch the video 'Welsh3000s - Colin Donnellys World Record', he starts at Snowdon summit and runs down over Crib Goch, then down the north ridge to Nant Peris just a mile from Llanberis, in 37 minutes, as a fell runner myself I find it hard to comprehend how anyone can run over Crib Goch so fast, unbelievable!
Know it well - absolutely crazy isn’t it. Cheers for watching Mark
@@thisisjogon Interestingly the video isn't the actual record, they decided in hindsight it was such an incredible achievement they should have filmed it, so they asked him do it gain with a film crew!
Loved Crib Goch did it over 200 times but serious health problems have kept me away for over 30 years. Do it while you can as the memmories last a life time. This and Tryfan North Ridge my 2 favourite walks.
Thank you for sharing. It’s a spectacular place
Great video, good channel ... Happy to support you 😁
Thank you
I love Crib Goch, the Snowdon horseshoe route is one of my faves. Its a difficult call to make, but if it were me leading a group that size, I would have turned back due to the high winds and saved it for another day. The sudden gusts can easily cause an injury and then things can get very challenging. Great video.
It’s incredible isn’t it. I hear you, the only problem is it can be just as if not more dangerous to down-climb in those conditions, once you’re up there it feels safer to just continue carefully along the route. Would love to go back and do the horseshoe. Thanks for watching Mike, appreciate it!
@@thisisjogon Yeah I totally agree, there's a point of no return where its safer to continue. Like I said, a difficult call especially on a temptingly clear day.
Exactly
It makes my hands sweat just watching. I did the Llanberis path and that was scary enough, but this looks nuts.
Appreciate you watching, it is a bit of a nuts route!
Thank you again
Did Crib Goch in Summer and in Winter, superb route in full winter conditions. The full horseshoe is a great day in the mountains.
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"A lot of snow everywhere!" 🤣🤣🤣
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Top vid pal this is on my to do list! Unlucky about the hat haha happens to the best of us
Cheers for watching - the hat is probably on a sheep somewhere.
Wow I never knew anything like this existed in Wales! so many people. Like on Mount Katadin.
There are some beautiful parts of Wales to explore
Nice video. I have a feeling I did that route over 50 years ago with the Army Outward Bound School. Lots of fog, no views.
Brilliant, 50 years! Thank you for watching.
Hey dude, thought you might like this.
Myself and two others just finished Crib Goch, Snowdon, Y Liwedd completing the horseshoe.
Not a challenge until I say I took my dog and did it via head torch.
Straps and harness for the dog meant the scrambles were manageable and safety over the ridge.
I didn’t find your hat!
Wouldn't it have been brilliant if you had found it. Maybe one day if this video gets big enough a person will see it who found it, or someone will find it keeping an eye out having seen the video. It's a long shot but you never know...
Well done on the horseshoe, what a great walk.
I’m so jealous!
You'll have to take Snowdon/Crib Goch on yourself sometime Zand Voort!
Think I'm with Samir on this one! Great video though guys, lovely to see how friendly everyone is up there
Love it Dani, thank you for watching
great vid, managed to do the pyg track when I was younger, annoyingly I never got to do Ben Nevis, so just the two peaks, my body is failing me now so very little chance of completing the three, crib goch was definitely a no no, I go up a set of ladders and they scare me, terrified of heights.
Maybe we could do a video where we take you up Ben Nevis as a final push! Thanks for the comment and watching my man.
Looks like alot of fun 👍
You should come up to Scotland and check out some of our ridge walks!
Definitely Anthony!
@@thisisjogon Threading the needle on the Cobbler (Ben Arthur) and the traverse between Ben Vorlich (Lochearn) and Stuc A'Chroin is probably the most significant scrambling / free climbing ive done in my bagging round so far - psycing myself up for the Aonach Eagach, Liathach, An Teallach & the Inaccessible Pinaccle (my intention is to finish with the latter, or at least finish in the Cullins).
Beautiful mountains
Absolutely 🏔️