Conditions at the top of the highest peak in the southern half of Britain at 13:29 were described as '..fresh!' as the father and daughter duo from the Cynon Valley reached the summit.
In almost perfect winter conditions, with a minus wind chill factor, the steady climb to 886 metres would not prove too difficult for one of the fittest fiftysomething's in South Wales and his triathlon competing daughter.
This was the third time for Rebecca to climb Pen Y Fan, although it was 4 years ago since the previous occasion! "I suggested this walk after speaking to friends about various other walks. I'd enjoyed the walk before, and as it is quite local thought it would be a convenient option. I love the views at the top of Pen Y Fan, especially seeing the snow & ice still lying on the top. I also loved the cloud inversions!! I will definitely do the walk again, hopefully, more regular than every 4 years. I would also like to do some other local walks" said Rebecca.
It took 48 minutes to get to the top... including a short photo stop at Corn Du!
Did they have the peak to themselves on a Saturday afternoon with beautiful clear blue skies.......well what do you think? His response was summed up in one word '...busloads'. But its the achievement that counts.
With the north face of Craig Gwaun Taf covered in frost, a low winter sun and a cloud inversion it was well worth the effort. Unfortunately the low cloud enveloped the summit just as the final photograph of the pair was taken by some random person who was probably minding their own business until press-ganged into pressing the shutter.
"Dad could not walk all that way without his flask of tea!! he also had a bacon and egg sandwich plus a cup of tea to finish the walk! He has gone upmarket now with the flask......although it was all ready made for him!"
Super-fit Rebecca completed the triathlon in Brecon (that included an 800 metre Swim, 21 kilometre cycle ride and 5 kilometre run) in a very impressive time of 1 hour 32 minutes.
Most of the photographs taken on this walk can be viewed here. Select 'slide-show' for automated viewing.
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