I have managed Swirral and Striding Edges no problem. And on Jack's Rake I needed the occasional push from behind as I am of rather short statue. However I admit to freezing on Sharp Edge - at the usual spot. O/H, who has zero head for exposure, had to talk me over it. Foule Crag was a doddle compared to my moment on Sharp Edge.
So, where does Crib Goch sit amongst those? I appreciate it's longer but if you really feel the hand holds are secure and the exposure no more than the above (except Sharp Edge) I might propose it to the Hubby.
OK Sarah, the exposure is far more apparent than Striding, Swirral and Sharp Edges. I'll try to compare CG with something you're familiar with...
Imagine a horizontal Jack's Rake with the same drop on both sides, and about twice as long.
Maybe someone can give a better description?
Not sure about description but i'll give you my opinion (as someone who is scared of heights).
Crib Gogh falls in between Sharp Edge and Striding/Swirral.
Took me 3 attempts over 3 years to get over Sharp Edge. Froze the first 2 times and had to go back. Scared ****less lol.
Finally made in on the 3rd attempt with a group of 4 friends. Had to crawl a bit but I made it.
Striding/Swirral. Only done once. No probs. Significantly less wobbly knees factor than Sharp Edge.
Crib Gogh i've done about 4 times. The first time I wasn't nervous at all. I'll add that I was with someone extremely confident/competent and that helped immensely. Loved it. Significantly longer than Sharp/Striding so the fun lasts a whole lot longer.
Was my fave ridge walk until Aonagh Eagach came along.....
Horses for courses though and everyone is a bit different when it comes to exposure etc.
Everything gets easier though as you constantly set the bar higher. I went across Sharp Edge last year (after a 3 year absence) and practically waltzed over it like Julie Andrews strolling along to The Sound of Music
So i'd say to Sarah, go for it. Just make sure you're with someone who was done it before if in any doubt
I cannot wait to do it again but injuries have most likely ruled it out for this year.