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Route – Snowdon
Weather – Low visibility on the southern side of the
mountain with the odd clear interval. Light breeze on the top.
Learning Points/Skills Practices – Guided a family up
Snowdon, selected route for the family that would be an enjoyable challenge.
Shared knowledge of the mountain including history, flora, fauna, geology,
animals and legends
Group – 5 + a dog!
Camp style – n/a
The individual takes part in the planning and leadership -
Yes
Navigation skills are required away from marked paths – No
kept to paths however not visible in places due to low cloud and rocky sections
Experience must be in terrain and weather comparable to that
found in UK and Irish hills - Yes Snowdon
Knowledge is increased and skills practised - see above
Attention is paid to safety – Continuous assessment of
hazards through the day.
The journey is five hours or more - Yes, 7:38
Adverse conditions may be encountered – Yes – low cloud
providing poor visibility from 550m upwards
Ascent of a substantial peak would normally be included in
the day – Yes,
Snowdon
Area :
Snowdon Massif
Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales, at an altitude of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside Scotland. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) in Gwynedd, and has been described as "the busiest mountain in Britain". It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna.
