Hiking thread

[squirtyflower]

We went up the month earlier with a couple who’d never been up before, she probably won’t ever again, wind rain, sleet and hail all in July!! She was traumatised by the end and we were all pissed wet through. Go a month later with another group to stunning weather. Always be prepared for ALL eventualities.

We went late July too. Started off hot and sunny in shorts, returned piss wet through in waterproofs. Although I couldn’t be arsed putting the pants on so came down is shorts, not the best idea I’ve had!

Living in Rossendale you have to be prepared for any weather and any idiot.

 

[squirtyflower]

Also easiest route down and you just can’t get lost is Llanberis path. Dear simple compared to the other routes.

We had to go down a particular path to be south of the mountain otherwise we wouldn’t have got transport to the site.

 

[inchy14]

We went late July too. Started off hot and sunny in shorts, returned piss wet through in waterproofs. Although I couldn’t be arsed putting the pants on so came down is shorts, not the best idea I’ve had!

Living in Rossendale you have to be prepared for any weather and any idiot.

Yes you get plenty when out and about hiking. Never forget Nevis one year, pissing down and a polish lad was up there in jeans a jumper and flip flops!! My mate, a captain in the Royal Marines went ape shit about it!

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Thought it looked familia. We went three years back.
Started off sunny but by the time we got a mile from the top the rain started and boy did it rain.
Both the train and the cafe were closed, cheers ya Welsh miserablsits, only wanted a hot chocolate before setting down.

Not 100% sure of the route down as visibility was incredibly poor so followed a couple who knew where they were going.
Never been as wet when waiting for the bus to take us back to the campsite.

Most people follow the train line down (Llanberis path) as it's dead easy to navigate in sh*t weather, but it depends where you were headed. If you were headed to Pen-y-pass car park, then it was probably the Pyg Track (North off the summit for then immediately right down the zig-zags to the lake, with Crib Goch on your right hand side).

 

[squirtyflower]

Most people follow the train line down (Llanberis path) as it's dead easy to navigate in sh*t weather, but it depends where you were headed. If you were headed to Pen-y-pass car park, then it was probably the Pyg Track (North off the summit for then immediately right down the zig-zags to the lake, with Crib Goch on your right hand side).

We had south east and then south as we needed the road south of Snowden.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

We had to go down a particular path to be south of the mountain otherwise we wouldn’t have got transport to the site.

Watkin Path then probably.

 

[idahoblues]

Wanted the orange as I’ll be found if I get lost up there!! Blue one I’ve got doesn’t stand out enough, my rain jackets blue though.....View attachment 7544

Orange is always a good call, helps for not getting shout out in the woods

 

[goatinho]

got my new micro spikes today but doesnt like i will be using them this year :(

 

[dickie davies]

I need recommendations for a good brand of waterproof boots
I'd prefer synthetic to leather
My current pair are these but they are falling apart

Moab 2 Leather Mid GORE-TEX®

Official Merrell Site - Shop mens Merrell Moab 2 Mid GORE-TEX hiking boots, made with GORE-TEX waterproof technology, supportive footbed, & Vibram traction

www.merrell.com

 

[worsleyweb]

Just a bump if anyone fancies setting up a blue moon walking club once we allowed back in the world?? Maybe do 2/3 walks over summer.