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Sleeping on Snowdon and Carnedd Llewelyn Twice
20 July 2010
After completing some long distance walks in the Lake District over the last few years myself and two friends decided it was time to try a different area for this years 'annual challenge'. The Welsh 3000ers seemed perfect.
09 March 2010
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Venture Scouts took a group of 16 year olds over the full traverse on June 21st 1969. We're guessing that not many 16 year olds today would attempt the traverse!
16 November 2009
Most people who attempt the round do so in a northerly direction. Gwilym Jones offers an insight into the southbound traverse.
05 November 2009
Gordon Lindsay Jones, a long-standing member, recalls a circuit from the 1960's. He also spent part of the 60's jumping the gap between Adam & Eve, the summit stones on Tryfan! Not something to misjudge!
19 October 2009
A mid 1960s account of a traverse by four members of the Rucksack Club.
06 October 2009
Dr Jim Milledge made a traverse way back in 1953. He has given us this excellent account of his experiences.
03 October 2009
but a really nice set of images of the popular northward traverse.
04 September 2009
Colin Anderson's picture is a bit out of focus. Lots of people feel that way after the 14peaks.
04 September 2009
Imi suggests this is best done after rather before a 14peaks attempt.
13 July 2009
Ian Rae had a "Steve Redgrave moment" while doing the traverse. He did the walk to convince himself he was still young and fit - and also to raise some sponsorship money for a good cause.
09 July 2009
Forget the 14/15 argument. Some guys armed with computers, lasers and a rather expensive GPS have come up with peak number 16! We are sticking to the historic 14, but please don't let us stop you from enjoying a few more.
02 July 2009
A detailed account from a very wet looking Louisa Crossley. She used the 2009 Solstice to maximse daylight time for her attempt with her husband John. She couldn't arrange the weather though!
05 June 2009
Matt is a Society member who runs his own and very detailed Welsh 3000's website. Here he shares his experiences on the 14 peaks.
05 June 2009
We are grateful to Colin Wilson for this detailed account of a June 2008 traverse with his wife Joan and their support crew.
04 May 2009
Another traverse where weather played a decisive part. We liked the humour in this video too!
16 April 2009
Mountain Guide and Snowdonia Society trustee Rob Collister writes of his experiences on the traverse.
14 April 2009
Snowdonia Society Director Alun Pugh and Trail magazine editor Matt Swaine carefully prepared for their 14 peaks travese - by riding bicycles. Not a recommended strategy but it ended happily at the Foel Fras trig.
25 March 2009
This plucky attempt never looked like going the distance but we enjoyed the video!