
Winter Scramble of two ridgelines during Winter QMD on 31/12/14. Summitted Foel-goch (831m) via grade 1 scramble of Yr Esgair ridge (stopped at gully could not continue along grade 2 continuation north ridge). Descended South to take a SW facing gully to summit foel-goch. Scramble descent of Y Gribin (1) at the end of the day. Precarious conditions during scramble over Yr Esgair, gusts up to 70mph, hands and knees! Overcast, some cloud cover on summits.
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Glyderau
The Glyderau (a Welsh plural form, also known in English as the Glyders) are a mountain group in Snowdonia, North Wales. The name derives from the highest peaks in the range, Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach. According to Sir Ifor Williams, the word "Glyder" derives from the Welsh word "Cludair", meaning a heap of stones.