Perfect conditions across Snowdonia for my first winter mountain day of 2020. I was with a small group of students doing some navigation practice in preparation for a Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expedition late this summer. The initial plan had been for a low-level hike, but the weather was so good, we decided to go high and get the views. It was worth the effort.
After setting off on the shaded north side of the mountain, the sun soon got high enough to provide a little warmth and we hiked up towards the snowline.
A layer of clouds drifted over the sky briefly around midday, blocking the sun and we really noticed the drop in temperature that this caused.
There was no need for crampons to get to the summit and we arrived on top with the whole national park in a 360 view.
To continue along the ridge looked tempting, but a bit too ambitious for the days objective.
So instead, we had lunch and took in the view, identifying the surrounding peaks and landmarks.
Back at base, the sunset was one of the most spectacular I've seen in ages. A real stunner. I wasn't able to get any photos, except for this quick snap in the last of the light as I was driving away. Incredible.
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