I've done some long distance walks before but never really done any hilly ones and was considering taking on Snowdon.
I never really do anything in half terms in school so it always seems like a waste of a week and I thought I'd change that this year, I'm thinking of going in February although I'm a bit worried about the weather, like I said I've never really climbed any mountains before so I have literally no clue how hard it would be, what the weather's like in February or how long it would take.
I was hoping seeing that this is the Wales section that some of you guys (or girls) might know what it's like.
Thanks in advance
Hi alfredtehbutler, Please don't take this post of mine the wrong way, but you have been quite vague with reference to your levels of ability, fitness, navigational skills, etc and I'm also curious as to what standard of clothing, boots and additional gear you are in the possession of. You mention that you have done some long distance walks but you have never done any quote “hilly ones” un quote.
I have to say that people like yourself worry me something awful when I hear that you intend to venture into the mountains, especially in February where you are still very much likely to encounter full on winter conditions.
The question you should be asking yourself here is, am I qualified to take on such a challenge (and you didn't mention whether you would have any company for this trip) not how hard is Snowdon?
I hope you receive many more posts on the thread, giving you a good insight into what exactly you might be letting yourself in for.
In the interest of safety, please don't take on the walk until you have all the answers to the questions listed above (and probably many more). I would hate to read about yet another death in North Wales.
Best of luck with it, Oh! and welcome to the forum.
Robbo.