Hello everyone, not sure if this is the right place to post this topic but here goes.
I am completing a charity walk up Snowdon in 9 weeks, everywhere I read mentions needing to do training in preparation, I am sure there are plenty here that have already completed the walk.
I want to understand how challenging it actually is.
Any insights would be greatly appreciated  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Just make sure you have suitable footwear and the correct clothing.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that the weather at the bottom will be the same at the top - I’m sure you won’t
Take your time and choose the path/route suitable for your experience and fitness level and you will be absolutely fine.
Remember to take water too.
You’ll have a great day.
Good luck and enjoy |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I did a night walk up Snowdon a couple years ago.
Suitable clothing, water, possibly food. (Better to have and not need rather than need and not have). Some form of windbreaker/ waterproofs just in case. The weather will definitely change of you. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I’ve done Snowdon and lots of other Mountains hundreds of times.
Get yourself up the Beacons once a week for a few weeks before hand to get your legs use to hills.
Also plan your routes and take kit for all weather conditions and water proof them.
Up Pyg track and Down Miners track are the most common routes for challenges like the Welsh and British 3 peaks.
DM me if you want to know anything else 👌 |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I did it when I did the Welsh 3 peaks a few years ago and like all the others I recommend good footwear and clothing.
It was a nice morning when we set off but I think I encountered every season during the Snowdon climb. I was soaked through to my pants and I discovered that my waterproofs weren't exactly that lol |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Do you know which route up you're going to take?
The Miners path is a common charity route and starts off pretty gradual and then becomes a lot of steps. Useful training for that would include hitting the stair machine at the gym or walking up and down a long flight of stairs a few times a week. Add in some weight in the form of a few bottles of water in a back pack to make it harder.
The other likely route is the Llanberis path. This is the longest route and also the most gradual. It does get steep after the half way point tho, after the snack shop. You can expect it to take 3-4hrs to reach the top, depending on the walking pace of your group. Coming back down again after all that effort can actually be harder than coming up. You can help prepare for that by doing some step-down exercises to help your knees out.
If you're not used to long hikes, investing in some hiking poles can be useful. They let you use your arms to pull you along as well as helping control your descent. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
 |
By *JandCMCouple 8 weeks ago
cardiff |
Me n the wife did it around 10 years ago.
At the time I was 50, not the fittest n we stopped off on our way back from Blackpool, after a 4 day piss up at the punk festival.
We went up the ' Watkins pass', stopped at the top for 30 minutes n came down the 'Rhyd Ddu path,' n then walked another few miles along the road back to the car.
Took it out of us n took what seamed forever, but worth it.
Even bought a t shirt from the cafe on the summit. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
