Snowdon via the Pyg Track
31:07
9 ай бұрын
Tryfan North Ridge | Guided Hike
24:25
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@chrispig7748
@chrispig7748 Күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, just done Snowdon on the llanbaris path. Have often wondered about this path. At age 56 I found some of it tough
@edapreston802
@edapreston802 Күн бұрын
Kris, I want to climb tryfan and bristly ridge in a couple of weeks. This is the best video covering the hike ive found yet. thanks
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Күн бұрын
You’ll love it and hope it gives you an idea of what it’s like. It’s an awesome hike just be careful and let me know how you get on
@StatmanJames
@StatmanJames 2 күн бұрын
Top video mate, i completed Snowdon last week via the Pyg Track, looking at Scafell in September, and then onto Ben Nevis in December.
@Harry_Tuttle
@Harry_Tuttle 4 күн бұрын
Great video, this is my final walk to finish the wainwrights, only 8 to do roll on September
@SC82
@SC82 6 күн бұрын
Did this route today awesome views and blessed with good weather, Dow Crag scramble being the highlight and bagged 3 Wainwrights
@Nbstevens78
@Nbstevens78 6 күн бұрын
Got to be the most ugliest of mountains next to nevis
@peterlewis3540
@peterlewis3540 8 күн бұрын
Its probably the most popular route up the mountain, but its certainly not the easiest. Its all on rock, much of it heavily worn by the now, millions of visitors over the years, and in wet weather, its very slippery. My choice for the easiest way up the mountain, is the Snowdon Ranger, as its all on a very easy to follow gravelly rock. Its pretty exposed to the prevailing weather, but its still the safest way up the mountain.
@lukejones8
@lukejones8 8 күн бұрын
Just completed Scafell Pike via the Wasdale route for my first mountain. Looking at doing this route next up Snowdon. Wondering if this would be comparable in terms of difficulty? I'm aware it's a bit longer.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 8 күн бұрын
Yeah you’ll be fine with that. Well done on you first hike. Your route up Scafell is quite a quick route so yes the Pyg Track will take you longer. I advise going early to avoid the queues of people at the summit as it does get busy especially this time of year. Pyg Track up and the Miners Down is a good way to go and easy to navigate too. The path down to the miners you’ll fine quite steep but you descend quickly and then a long more or less flat path back. Good luck
@bigbob6700
@bigbob6700 13 күн бұрын
So you didn't go up the north ridge, you went up the east gulley?
@PeeWee599
@PeeWee599 15 күн бұрын
fuckin hell mate you look well for 43, cracking video
@dancurtis8163
@dancurtis8163 21 күн бұрын
Great video Kris... weird one but what are the little grey storage bags you put things in? Did you say DCF? Cheers mate 👍🏻
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 21 күн бұрын
Cheers Dan. Aah yes they’re DCF bags. You can get much cheaper even just use ziplock bags but I like these. They’re really lightweight and tough too. Check out Wild Sky Gear on FB I’ve had loads from there. If you buy a few things you get a free wallet sized ones. That’s why I have a few of those as bought plenty in the past.
@dancurtis8163
@dancurtis8163 21 күн бұрын
Spot on cheers buddy, keep up the good work 👍🏻
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 20 күн бұрын
@@dancurtis8163 thanks Dan! Back out hiking next week so channel will be back up and running again with videos.
@JIMcLauchlan
@JIMcLauchlan 25 күн бұрын
great video im off to do this sun 30th so hopefully ill have some clear weather 🙂
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 25 күн бұрын
Good luck! Looks like there is some rain Sunday but shouldn’t heavy. Let me know how you get on, good luck
@JIMcLauchlan
@JIMcLauchlan 25 күн бұрын
@@krisgleave thankyou I will do I'll take my full kit just incase
@davidbennett3107
@davidbennett3107 25 күн бұрын
Ledges 🥶🌅
@NickBritten
@NickBritten 26 күн бұрын
Great video thanks. We did Llanberis route in the fog on Tuesday .. not to be underestimated, it’s a long way up there and there are several very steep sections. Live Snowdon!
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 8 күн бұрын
Yes, it’s classed as the tourist route however it does just go up and up constantly and is the longest route up. I’ve done that very route about 30 times now however prefer other routes up there. Hope you managed to get a bit of a view from up top.
@theadventurepixie
@theadventurepixie 26 күн бұрын
Great video. 😁
@davidbennett3107
@davidbennett3107 27 күн бұрын
Fantastic content .
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 8 күн бұрын
Thanks David 🤙🏼
@davidbennett3107
@davidbennett3107 27 күн бұрын
Just found you channel after doing Snowdon last Friday which was Baltic 🥶.going though your videos now for future hikes . Great pair of Dappers what are they ???
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 15 сағат бұрын
Thanks for that really appreciate it. I believe these were my Adidas Terrell Freehiker GTX (original version not the V2).
@neli5p
@neli5p 28 күн бұрын
Can i ask where you got the insta 360 (or go pro?) Holder on your backpack strap?
@markbaddeley8874
@markbaddeley8874 Ай бұрын
Hi Kris. When you said your bag was about 11KG, Is that with or without water? I’m starting it at the end of the month andtrying to organise my bag. Mine is roughly 13kg with 2 litres of water.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Hi Mark, that will be weight without water I think or maybe 0.6L can’t really remember. I don’t count water weight as don’t really carry it as I have a filter. So I tend to top up and drink when I see a water source. I often just carry 0.6L in a bottle with electrolytes and drink as I go. Your weight sounds fine. Honestly the best thing is don’t worry about weight so much. Have a local walk with all your bag packed and see how it feels. Obviously the less weight the easier it’ll be on you. Definitely take a water filter as always points to top up so you don’t need to carry as much then.
@markbaddeley8874
@markbaddeley8874 Ай бұрын
@@krisgleave Thanks Kris. Great videos by the way. List count how many times I’ve watched them. They have been very helpful
@markcork9731
@markcork9731 Ай бұрын
Brilliant video mate totally inspiring
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Cheers Mark thanks for that. It’s a cracking route and well worth checking out.
@chrisw1090
@chrisw1090 Ай бұрын
Hi Kris I've just ordered one and waiting for it to come. I was interested to see how compact you made the fly sheet and inner tent. I have a question about the poles - I'm a cyclist and I wonder about the longest section length (not the pole length but how long is the longest section (they may be all the same) I want to know this in order to think about how I'm going to pack the tent away? Great channel which I've only just come across.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Awesome you’ll love it. I’ll be getting out in it again soon for sure as the Mrs loves this one with the room and it packs pretty small for the size of the tent. The poles are just standard size if that helps. I’m sure you can strap to the middle of your bike if bike packing. I think they’re all the same roughly in size packing wise.
@chrisw1090
@chrisw1090 Ай бұрын
@@krisgleave Thanks for the reply, it has arrived from Ali Express in under a week. I shall try pitching it tomorrow.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
@chrisw1090 it’s really easy to pitch and you’ll be surprised by the amount of room in it. Just make yourself a groundsheet for the vestibule. I used window film from Amazon it’s about £8
@husnainmushtaq9969
@husnainmushtaq9969 Ай бұрын
12:10 how about all of the above 😂😂😂😂😂. Scafell had me finished
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Haha love it 🤙🏼
@K_j_M
@K_j_M Ай бұрын
After watching this, I can't call myself a Kris anymore. I'm not hardcore enough
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Haha a fellow Kris I love it.
@mrsoikawa
@mrsoikawa Ай бұрын
Great video, thank you
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Thank you 🤙🏼
@paul_is_feeling_forty
@paul_is_feeling_forty Ай бұрын
Thanks for this video! I done this solo by accident yesterday when my Garmin died with almost no scrambling experience and I shat myself. Glad to see I chose 'the right' route tho. It was amazing getting to Adam and Eve but I definitely won't do it solo again. Cheers, great video 👊🏻
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Well done though you’ve done well on your own. It’s basically straight up but do have to be careful you don’t stray too far left or right as it really gets steep and higher grade. It’s my favourite scramble but also you have Bristly Ridge to tackle after this if you ever return. Thats awesome too and straight after Tryfan in front of you.
@paul_is_feeling_forty
@paul_is_feeling_forty Ай бұрын
​@@krisgleaveThanks man! Can't stop thinking about it tbh 😁 will include Bristly Ridge next time with friends! 👊🏻
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
@paul_is_feeling_forty You’ll love it and there’s a couple of ways up. Good luck
@AndrewPaulK80
@AndrewPaulK80 Ай бұрын
Not seen you on the channel for ages mate……hope you are doing ok as I know you said you struggle sometimes …..weather’s better now so get yaself out and do some filming bro, we all enjoy it 👍🏻 best wishes
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Cheers Andrew I appreciate the support. Yeah it’s been 4 mths since hiking and struggled to get out but yesterday was the first time out and I’ve missed it. Led a group of 19 guys up Snowdon for their Charity Hike and now with that commitment to get out it’s what I needed to get back on it again.
@jaywhitney789
@jaywhitney789 Ай бұрын
Hi, great video. Im going up snowden next week. You mentioned you did a walk for CAFT. That's the children's adventure farm in Altrincham
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Hi Jay, apologies I’ve had a little break for YT. How did the hike go? Yes I worked for Bupa at the time as we raised money quite a few times for them.
@jaywhitney789
@jaywhitney789 Ай бұрын
@krisgleave No worries. Yea it went really well I took my auntie up the Llanberis and down the rangers but their is a path that cuts through the mountains that leeds back onto the Llanberis it was a great walk. A was shocked at how much the weather changes on the way up. One minute it's 18°c next minute it's -5 and snowing
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
@jaywhitney789 haha yes it does change a lot in the mountains. Typically for each 100m you ascend it’ll drop a degree in temperature and often increase similar with wind speed too. The rangers is always overlooked but it’s a lovely route isn’t it. Great views over the lake and back to the little train station. Sounds like a good day
@lizarddronedude3617
@lizarddronedude3617 Ай бұрын
Thanx pa, its my favourite way up but I'm wheelchair bound now(stroke) so getting upstzirsgo bed is an achieve and I've conquered it
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, hope you can still get a little buzz by seeing others hitting the hills and reminding you of your climbs up there too. There’s still a train up there too so a great way to get up there and still get the views of the summits once again!
@movingourmind
@movingourmind Ай бұрын
Hope you are doing well Kris. Not seen many videos off you lately and I know you mention mental health in your videos - I know how you feel as I struggle at times myself mentally. Just sending you some good wishes, I gave you a mention in my latest video. All the best buddy. Jim 👍 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kKuoqapjpsiomaM.htmlsi=pMpMBZjJc05LPgoI&t=9m20s
@rifiqbal2227
@rifiqbal2227 Ай бұрын
Amazing video! Because of the fact that it visually shows the path but I had one question, why does this path not show the north tower or east traverse path? Is this a different route up? Because it looks alot more manageable less high risk (not that I’m saying it easy) 😂
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Hi Rifi thanks for your comment. I always go a similar route up there and think the two you mentioned are just to the side although sometimes I go straight up the north ridge too. I think the east traverse is to the left but lots of videos online specific to those too.
@Elisha-jr1to
@Elisha-jr1to 2 ай бұрын
Is it easier to get down ?
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
You come down the opposite side and you don’t have the exposure on the other side like on the way up however you will need to climb down rocks too. Once you descend those its paths all the way down past the lake at the bottom which will take you back to the road.
@WHRBERT
@WHRBERT 2 ай бұрын
The 2 ladies where talking crap, its £42 to go up Snowdon by train.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
I was there yesterday and yeah I asked and it’s a fortune. I’m sure someone else said they paid £35 just for one way. Crazy.
@angrydiv4280
@angrydiv4280 2 ай бұрын
And you look around there's a sign that says don't walk on the ruin walls 🤣
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Yup…I saw that after I did that 🫣😂
@davehopper7928
@davehopper7928 2 ай бұрын
Brilliant video kris. I can totally relate too your not getting out without motivation. Easier said than done.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Cheers Dave. Yeah it’s a strange one as absolute love being out I thrive of it and need it but not sure what stops me. I’m going to change things up and start putting dates in the diary and going regardless of weather and anything else. Think it’s the best way as leaving to the last minute to decide often doesn’t work for me
@Danny-bradshaw1984
@Danny-bradshaw1984 2 ай бұрын
Off up here with my 7 year old lad this evening for our first ever wild camp, not as nervous now after watching your brilliant video mate😁👍
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Sorry for the delay but thanks for that Danny. Did you manage to get on the camp with your daughter, if so how did it go? It’s an awesome location and a perfect spot especially for kids as pretty easy and short to get to the top
@urbantears8646
@urbantears8646 2 ай бұрын
First time climbing Snowdon for charity in 2 weeks! We’ve been reading into the pyg track however, we’re not 100% sure about crib goch / horseshoe. Do you have to climb that to do this track?
@woowah32
@woowah32 Ай бұрын
👍🏻😎How did you get on? How much money did you raise?
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Hi, sorry I’ve had a little break from YT but back now. How did your charity walk go and which route did you do in the end? You definitely don’t have to do Crib Goch or the Horseshoe there are plenty of routes up there like the Pyg, Miners, Llanberis, Rangers and Watkins.
@OrchidHunter
@OrchidHunter 2 ай бұрын
Another great video, really enjoyed that even if it made me feel so cold that I put a sweatshirt on ! Great having Kate onboard, always smiling ...... keep up the good work !
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed it. It was certainly a cold one but honestly I love it when the conditions are like that 🤙🏼
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 2 ай бұрын
This looks more realistic buddy well done 👍🏻
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 2 ай бұрын
I did the Cumbria Way within 2 weeks of this one finishing. Both good walks and totally different. This is mostly low level but some lovely scenes. Cumbria way is one to just get your head down and walk but epic scenery. Cumbria way was my fave but this I really enjoyed
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 2 ай бұрын
@@krisgleave I was on the Cumbria way when I commented on your video the other day 😂. 3.5 days finished it at 5.30pm Sunday it was tough my feet are in bits but recovering well.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 2 ай бұрын
@adamkoz6358 Well done on completing its a cracker isn’t it. Not the best place to finish but on the whole it’s a great walk. Trust me I know how your feet were feeling, mine were sore at the end of that last day walking 55km. Never again 😂 I sat in the pub before my train with a pint. Couldn’t drink it for about 15 mins as I was literally holding my feet rubbing them as they were throbbing 😂 Not to mention I had to get 2 trains home and then walk hike from the train station and finally got in about 1am 😂
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 2 ай бұрын
@@krisgleave Jesus fair play with the travel back my mrs picked me up. Toughest day was coniston to derwent water wild camped there. Apologies if I came across a bit disrespectful with the bollocks comment but I didn’t mean it disrespectfully. It was a figure of speech 😂
@KnightSkyFilms
@KnightSkyFilms 2 ай бұрын
Hey mate just stumbled upon this channel as i was looking at doing the cumbrian way. Just subbed, keep up the good work.
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 2 ай бұрын
How many ration packs did you take where’s you’re food because trust me a lot of calories are needed for such a long hike.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
I didn’t take any. On this route if I remember rightly I don’t think I even took a stove. I sometimes don’t on my long distance hikes if I know I can pick things up on route. Rather save the weight. Easy to buy at shops and snack as you go. I do always take some chocolate and protein bars and haribo to keep fuelled on the hike.
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 2 ай бұрын
Bollocks you’ve done that walk with such minimal gear skipping along and in the timescale you’re proclaiming
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 2 ай бұрын
Check my strava for each day it’s linked in the video.
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 2 ай бұрын
@@krisgleave you’ve got nothing in your bag pal. Listen I’m not being a troll but realistically I think you’re putting people into a false sense of security. If you’d like to discuss this elsewhere rather than your channel then that’s fine
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 2 ай бұрын
@@adamkoz6358 I don’t need to discuss it or explain to anyone. Watch all the videos and watch others on my channel. Making claims there’s nothing in my bag. Yes…I walked it in 3 days. I have pretty lightweight gear but not the lightest and carried all my own gear. Look at my camp first night and you’ll see the gear.
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 2 ай бұрын
@@krisgleave how heavy was your bag?
@krisgleave
@krisgleave 2 ай бұрын
@@adamkoz6358 no idea now it was ages ago but I carry similar for all my long distance hikes. Only thing that really varies is food. I don’t carry excess as have a filter and only generally use one small bottle for microlights. My tent is 900g. You should learn how to word your comments.
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 3 ай бұрын
Doing this tomorrow and hoping to get it done in 3 days like yourself
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Hey Adam sorry I’ve had a break for YT but back now. How did you do on the CW, how did you find it? Did you manage to complete in 3 in the end?
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 Ай бұрын
@@krisgleave hi Kris I hope you are well. Digital detox? Did it in 3.5 took way too much gear. Very fit able lad but it was tough I won’t lie. Ended up ditching some gear along the way and picking back up after completing. I hope you’re good ✌🏻
@adamkoz6358
@adamkoz6358 3 ай бұрын
Doing this Thursday and hoping to do it in 3 days. How hard is it 😂?
@WC21UKProductionsLtd
@WC21UKProductionsLtd 3 ай бұрын
That looked really sketchy. I had an experience like that on Striding Edge in March, but the whiteout conditions were so bad at the top, I couldn't confidently find Swirral Edge and went back over Striding Edge so I could follow my own footprints. Gave up on making a video and opted for a short instead! Enjoying your videos, Kris.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Yeah definitely sketchy looking back but honestly loved it. I remember when I was about to leave the top of helvellyn I thought to myself…what have I done here 😂. Up to that point I was fine I’ve been over striding edge quite a bit in poor conditions and snow solo so fine with it but definitely have to be more careful.
@helenbrasil6077
@helenbrasil6077 3 ай бұрын
Amazing video... i had my first ever scramble this weekend and it was the north ridge... The photos i took don't do it justice, this video is fantastic!! Turns out I'm very scared of heights but loved the actual scrambling side of it 😃
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Awesome well done Helen! Now you’ve done it, has that made you want to do more? If you go back there you have Bristly Ridge too just in front as you descend to put you on top of the Glyders and that’s fantastic too but definitely steeper so have to be careful. I have other videos on here of that one with the 360 camera. Well done though especially for your first scramble…it was the same for Ryan on this one
@alexstruckwick283
@alexstruckwick283 3 ай бұрын
Watched this video about a month ago followed this exact route up and down even the bit when you was coming down going off track we followed that part was a amazing day and can't thank you enough for this video
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Love that! How did you find it? I was back there again yesterday leading a group of 19 guys for their mental health charity although conditions were pretty brutal with torrential rain, thunder and lightening at the start and clag but in the end it cleared up as we were descending so all good.
@alexstruckwick283
@alexstruckwick283 Ай бұрын
@@krisgleave absolutely loved it was my first time climbing Snowdon and done it with two friends and we couldn't have asked for a better day plus after all the information from your video we had no worries or surprises as we know what to expect. Weather was lovely and blue clear skys so we was blessed for our first trip there. We hit the summit for half 8 and only had to share it with about 10 people so all around amazing day and it's got us planning our next hiking trip and can't wait for it
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Sounds awesome glad it helped and you had a good day. You did it the right way setting off early and it being quieter as mid morning it can get super busy
@dwighthodgson6149
@dwighthodgson6149 3 ай бұрын
promo sm
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Promo sm?
@shafhussain929
@shafhussain929 3 ай бұрын
Fantastic vid mate! I will be here on Sunday. Looking forward to It.
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Thanks Shaf, how did you find it, did you manage to get to Tryfan?
@lisathirlwall
@lisathirlwall 3 ай бұрын
Great video well done 👏 ive done this route to scarfell years ago and hopefully again next month
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Thanks Lisa! I want to go back and do the west traverse just near the top. Did you go back?
@rattlin9194
@rattlin9194 3 ай бұрын
Did this 2nights ago, got very lucky with a parking spot at that hostel across the road.. not sure if that was allowed but noone coming out to move us on at 21:00 😌
@krisgleave
@krisgleave Ай бұрын
Aah that’s ace, did you get away with it? Thats the only nightmare now going from there with parking it’s way too expensive.