Mountain Itinerary
Back in Nottingham now. Have been about within the Snowdonia National Park. However, since my last post, via my WAP phone, on friday, I’ve not been able to raise a signal. I am an o2 [Cellnet] customer. However, both down in the village, and on the slops of the mountains, I could see and hear other folks using there mobiles. Had asked a few people what company they were with. Some said Vodaphone, but many on o2.
So, I ask you, how do they get a signal, and not me? I don’t think that signal is particular to a sim card, or, particular device. Will be phoning o2 customer services for advice. If I can get through.
Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.
Edward Whymper, “Scrambles amongst the Alps”
Cambridge University Hill and Walking Club: Fell and Mountain Guidelines
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuhwc/info/guidelines.html
Met Office page on Mountain Safety: http://www.meto.govt.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/index.html
Sunday 15 Sept
Glyder Fawr 999m Sheet 115 642580
A wander around, below the ‘Devils Kitchen’. Can see Snowdon [1085m] although, looks level with me I’d say, and only 3 to 4 miles SW, but haze a bit grim, for a quality picture. Much photography of the mountain I’m on though. Just not much cop, for the distance. Bit of a splash in lake at LlynClyd to cool! 634583 To the NE Carnedd Dafydd at 1044meters. This will be climbed on next trip here, I’ve just thought……
Leave slops at 3pm, Return to Nottingham 8.00pm. [148 miles]
Saturday 14 Sept
Glyder Fach on map at: Sheet 115 657583
994m This being nearly 3500 feet, I think this place is really dramatic. Sheer rock faces all around. Wet rocks on the shady bits. The odd climber hanging off above me as I climb. Noticed some of these folks, have lugged a tent an kit, half way up here, I expect, with a view to starting climbs early tomorrow. Between the peak and the saddle to Glyder Fawr, sheer rocks in a curve, called the ‘Devils Kitchen’ I think.
Stayed at Bryn Tyrch Hotel, at Capel Curig. http://www.bryntyrch-hotel.co.uk Many climber and walking ‘types’. Gorgeous food, although, you could starve to death, waiting …… Have to go back! Anyone coming with me?
Friday 13 Sept
Llyn Cowlyd
sheet 115 730620
Lost my sunglasses here yesterday, after banging head on rock! Have returned, by an expert bit of navigation. from the southern approach. Leaving the A5, and striking north, past Tal-y-Waun Farm. [Had another search for glasses, since it was getting dark and had to give up last night] . Whole valley much in shadow yesterday, today, could be another place entirely, with the sun in different position. Didn’t find them.
