Mountains Climbed:Clogwyn Bwlch-y-maen (1,798 ft)Moel Siabod (2,862 ft)Y Ro Wen (1,964 ft)Craigysgafn (2,263 ft)Moelwyn Mawr (2,526 ft)Cnicht (2,260 ft)Cnicht North Top (2,257 ft)Ysgafell Wen North Top (2,195 ft)Ysgafell Wen Far North Top (2,162 ft)Cerrig Cochion (1,804 ft)
Despite the heavy rain and poor visibility, Nikki and I managed to summit numerous mountains on this challenging day. The conditions were tough, with slippery terrain that led to one unfortunate slip. Today, I had chosen shoes with better grip, which helped, but I still slipped once. Unfortunately, during that fall, my foot got stuck facing inward while I was falling outward, resulting in a broken fibula near my ankle. This happened ten hours into our day, just two miles from our finish point.After the initial shock and pain, I decided to try and get off the mountain on my own, using my trekking poles for support. The thought of waiting for hours in the cold and rain for a rescue was unbearable. Nikki helped me at first, but I eventually found the strength to make it down to the road and back to the van. The rest of the night was spent in A&E, where my injury was confirmed. This experience was a harsh reminder of the risks involved in mountain activities, and we have since purchased an Inreach Mini 2 for future emergencies.Despite the injury, the day was a significant test of endurance, leadership, and determination, and I consider it a Quality Mountain Day due to the extensive distance covered, the challenging conditions, and the effort required to safely exit the mountain.
Area :
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.
