Eryri Climbing & Walking Weekend - WALKING
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We're back in North Wales for another epic weekend of mountaineering in one of our favourite mountain huts!
This event is only open to people booked onto the bunkhouse weekend. Please book your place on the bunkhouse event as well as this walking event.
Being based in the heart of Eryri, with the Carneddi, Glyderau and Snowdon all on the door step we'll be making the most of the mountain days and looking to tackle some of the best ridges & Grade I Scrambles.
While you wont need technical rock climbing skills you will definitely need a head for heights, to be sure footed and have a sense of adventure as we expect the routes to involve some "hands-on-rock" during the day.
We'll make the final decision on route choice over breakfast each morning to suit the group's aspirations (and the weather forecast!).
This event is for Walking on both the Saturday and Sunday.
Photos: All photos by event leaders with permission granted to OutdoorLads for their use.
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What to bring
Standard kit list for a day in the mountains as below.
If you have a climbing helmet please bring it, as we may need it depending on the route choice, otherwise one maybe available to borrow from the leader, if requested before the event.
Water: Bring around two litres
Head torch: Useful for walking back at dusk (just in case!)
Medicines: Any you carry as standard, e.g. if you have hay fever, diabetes, etc.
Day rucksack: Typically 30 plus litres, as they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: Either a firm walking boot, or a firm soled scrambling boot (B2) or an approach shoe; to suit your preference, but as a minimum, waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking/scrambling. There will be muddy sections. Trainers are NOT suitable.
Socks: Proper walking socks to help keep your feet dry and prevent blisters
Layered clothing: So you can quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: No jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry quickly and on warm days, shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: Essential when hiking, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry quickly
Waterproof Trousers: Essential, even if the forecast is for no rain
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof, and bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat: Stay warm in cold weather or for protection against the sun
Sunglasses: For any sunny day
We will conduct a quick kit check before we set off to ensure everyone is suitably equipped for a day in the mountains!!
Food & drink
A packed lunch, and snacks and drinks sufficient for a full day in the mountains will be needed for both days (we wont be walking past many shops on the way!).