Safety Precautions

  • Wear suitable clothing
  • Warm layers with a waterproof outer layer
  • Boots with a good deep tread
  • Hat, gloves and spare warm clothing
  • Rucksack- to carry food, a warm drink, a torch and a map and compass
  • Use a weather forecast (0891 500499)
  • Leave details of your intended route and the time you expect to be back
  • Know where you are and how to give a grid reference
  • Know what to do in an emergency
  • Keep together

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    Additional Winter Equipment

  • Wear winter weight boots
  • Extra warm clothing is essential
  • Make sure you have enough time and daylight
  • Carry extra food
  • Carry an ice axe and crampons and know how to use them
  • Carry a torch

    • Essential Publications (Please download)

    STAY SAFE IN SNOWDONIA (Available soon)

    SNOWDON: A KILLER IN DISGUISE (Available soon)

    WALKING ON SNOWDON (Available soon)