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.
Day 1/2 recceing out parts of the Dragon's Back race route with a client, and teaching navigation. Poor weather conditions; light rain/snow at height, and moderate wind. Vehicles parked at PyG Hotel, and Milestone Buttress. Starting at Milestone Buttress, ascended West Gully route on Tryfan to ~800m. Snow and risk of lightning meant didn't visit the summit. Traversed around to Bwlch Tryfan, and took Miner's Track onto Glyder Fach. Soft snow on ground, but not requiring crampons. Traversed to Glyder Fawr, before descending south towards Pen y Pass.
