Clothing for climbing Snowdon in July
Q. Hi ya well I have just had a triple heart by-pass on july 7 2010 and now looking to climb Snowden [Snowdon] up the Watkings path [Watkin Path]. Don't worry I am very fit after the opp [operation] but need some guidance regarding clothing. We set out on July 23. I am getting all sorts of feed back but none telling me the sort of kit I will need. Please can you help
Paul , Basildon, Essex
A. To climb Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) via the Watkin Path see Walk route map gw105 Snowdon via The Watkin Path from Nantgwynant.
For some advice on what food and drink to take with you see Hill Skills > What to Take > Food and Drink.
For some advice on what essential items to take with you see Hill Skills > What to Take > Essential Items.
For some advice on what clothing to wear see Hill Skills > What to Wear > Clothing for walking and hiking .
For some advice on footwear see Hill Skills > What to Wear > Footwear for walking and hiking.
In case of emergencies make sure you have read and understand Hill Skills > Emergencies > Dealing with Emergencies and Hill Skills > Emergencies > Contacting the Emergency Services
For a wider choice of walk routes up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) see Walks routes maps up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in The Snowdon Area, Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales.
Hope this helps. Have fun and send us a few photos from the summit.
Mike (Editor)
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