News from the summits is that despite warmer temperatures & a good deal of rain there is still plenty of snow around above 2,500′. On Saturday my mate Chris & I were on Snowdon’s Pyg track & had Crampons on by the time we reached the Miner’s Track junction. Although it had softened to allow some kicking in the odd idiot taking on the top of the Zig-Zags without the right kit was really struggling,

We have just launched our Christmas Raffle. All proceeds will be added to Paul’s chosen charity for his recent Nepal Trek – CLIK Sargent. Prizes include three world class wines from France, Italy & New Zealand. Breakfast for two on the house. A Dozen of Gaby’s Mince Pies & a Handmade Scraf kindly donated by our friend Carol of the Bron Eryi Guest House in Capel Curig. Simply buy a strip (or more) of our

Well just in time for December snow has come to Snowdonia’s Peaks to help get us into the Christmas spirit. Gaby is laying on a few Christmas specials for you to enjoy so why not come in & explore some new taste experiences. She has two turkey special options as well as Mince Tarts & Pies in addition to her normal wide range of Cakes & Puddings. Our Christmas tree is ready to be put

Well where do I begin? Having got back 2 weeks ago this update is a little later than planned but in truth it has taken me a while to adjust back to reality. First of all I’ll start with Dorina who has been great through it all by understanding that I needed to make the trip & being so supportive in the lead up, during & since my return. She even doesn’t appear to have

Hi Again, Well I think I’m there now & if I’m not I don’t care I’ve done enough to deserve to be! Yesterday went well despite some initial frustrations trying to complete links within my facebook & just giving but thanks to Gaby for her perseverance despite my rising temperature. Final training session was a dash up Siabod yesterday afternoon in brightening skies. Descent was a bit slippery so trotted down carefully, no need to