SQMD Snowdon MCC
Saturday/Sunday 1st July 2023
Marie Curie - Guiding.
This was a guiding night for a Sunrise Summit for Marie Curie.
We started and finished at the Car Park near the Slate Mine museum.
Weather was forecast to change throughout the night with plenty of low cloud and rain.
No navigation issues as route is very easy.
1 • Ascent of a significant mountain is included in the day;
Yes - 3560 ft
2 • Individual takes part in the planning and leadership:
Lead role in supporting clients with their morale and motivation in a successful ascent.
3 • navigation skills are required;
Not really - even with low visibility- I know the route.
4 • knowledge is increased and skills practised;
I think the main learning was communication skills and understanding how to approach clients in the right manner.
5 • attention is paid to safety;
First Aid / Shelter carried. Plus additional warm clothing and head torches.
6 • adverse weather and underfoot conditions may be encountered;
Cloudy, Raining and Dark!
7 • Five hours or more journey time;
Yes - 8 hours in total guiding.
Area :
Snowdon Massif
Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales, at an altitude of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside Scotland. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) in Gwynedd, and has been described as "the busiest mountain in Britain". It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna.
