Well it had to end sometime, but unfortunately, some cooler and damper weather arrived just in time for a sunrise ascent of Tryfan that I’d got planned with some students. It was a 03:20 wake up call in the back of the van, where I’d had a few hours sleep, then after collecting the team, Read more

I’ve continued my tour around Snowdonia over the past few days, checking in on my expedition group with endless re-filling their waterbottles, as they’ve marched on in the heat! Got to see some new places, which made for some additional interest, including this old bridge over the Afon Lledr. John and I took a dip Read more

I’ve left the familiar Cottage scenes for a few days up on the Denbigh Moors – a new place for me really. I’ve driven across them a few times, but there is a significant wilderness area up there – perfect for assessing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award group! A final walk along the track before Read more

After setting off to climb a route in the Llanberis Slate quarry, we were surprised to find thick, dark clouds clinging to the hillside. It had been a beautiful day back home to The Cottage, so we turned the van around, returned to base, swapped kit and set off up Carnedd y Filiast instead towards Read more