As we'd driven up the valley, mist had been pouring in over the mountain tops and down the Nant Ffrancon. The question was, was it covering the summits or would we get above it? Setting off into the mists, it was hard to tell, until near the summit of Y Garn, where the sun started to show though, indicating that our gamble had paid off.
Then suddenly, we were out of the could and into the sunshine, where the summits were just standing proud. Always an amazing moment.
Especially, when other peaks are visible in the distance.
We were literally at the exact cloud level for a while and could see a faint broken-spectre projected onto the mist.
Up on the summit we watched cloud pouring over the Glyders like a slow motion waterfall. It was quite hypnotic.
In the other direction, the view was clear out towards Anglesey.
Once again, it was good conditions to be wearing the Rab, Vapour-Rise Guide Jacket as the mists were quite wet to walk through, but the summit required a nice warm layer. The hood is fleece lined, which gave a super comfy extra layer when we stopped. Nice bit of kit to be testing!
Eventually we made our way down the ridge and back into the clouds..
Before we lost visibility, we noticed these cool 'wavy' clouds up high.
Made it back to The Cottage for a fireside feast of soup and egg butties after hot showers. Brill.
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