Fun on Crib Goch!

Following previous clips of intrepid walkers on Crib Goch,a knife edge arête in Snowdonia, this particular video version is not for the feint hearted!

The literal translation of the name of the arête means 'red comb', presumably referring to the serrated ridge and the colour of some of the rocks.

The highest point on the arête is 923 metres (3,028 ft) above sea level. All routes which tackle Crib Goch are considered mountaineering routes in winter or scrambles in summer—meaning that they must cross "graded territory".

The classic traverse of Crib Goch from East to West leads up from the Pyg track to a "bad step" where there points of contact, i.e. hands and feet, are both briefly needed. It is followed by ascent to the arête, before tackling three rock-pinnacles to a grassy col at Bwlch Coch.

When you have made the decision to start the traverse it is extremely difficult to turn back!

WARNING: This video should not be viewed if you suffer from vertigo!!!

Personalised Map Cover

A fantastic new development, launched recently by Ordinace Survey, now allows customers to add their favourite image to the front cover of their personalised map. You can now put yourself on the cover of your very own map!

This latest development is bound to be popular and has been launched just in time for Christmas!

Last ordering date (for postal delivery) is 19 December, so you’ve got plenty of time to get your order in!

Based on the popular OS Explorer Map and OS Landranger Maps, custom made maps give the customer the chance to create a bespoke map centred on any chosen location. Since its launch in Spring 2012, thousands of personalised custom made maps have been created centred on home addresses, favourite walks, holiday destinations and other chosen locations across Great Britain.

This latest advance gives customers the option to create an extremely personal map by uploading any image they wish to feature on the map cover. For example they could upload a picture of their house, school photograph, favourite orange tree or even, if it is their dog walking route, a picture of their dog.

Winter Training

The shorter winter days dis-courage a healthy exercise regime although the incentive to maintain even a moderate level of fitness provides the essential target to aim for prior to the clocks going forward again in the Spring.

Even spinning the wheels only a few days a week during the winter months will help with the cardiovascular exercise.

Christophe Le Mevel of Garmin show how the professional cyclist trains during the sub-zero temperatures in the high altitude.