Crib Goch & The Snowdon Horseshoe

CRIB GOCH & THE SNOWDON HORSESHOE £110 per person | Maximum 4 | Jacob or Rich-led UPCOMING OPEN-GROUP DATES 2026: Sun 11 Oct, 2 places left 2027: Sat 22 May | Sat 12 Jun | Wed 30 Jun | Sun 11 Jul | Sun 18 Jul | Sun 15 Aug | Wed 15 Sep | Sat 18 Sep | Sat 2 Oct If a later date does not show immediately, use the booking calendar arrows to move forward. Crib Goch is one of the classic mountain ridges of Eryri. Narrow, exposed and committing, it is a substantial step up from ordinary hillwalking and an unforgettable mountain day in the right conditions. Groups are limited to four people, giving us time to move carefully, manage the exposed sections properly and adapt the day around the people in front of us. In 2026, Mountain Craft clients made 128 traverses of Crib Goch across open groups, private days and Welsh 3000s events. THE ROUTE The core objective is Crib Goch and Crib y Ddysgl, followed by Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon. For most groups we then descend via the Miners Track. For strong, well-matched groups with the fitness and time, the ideal finish is the full Snowdon Horseshoe / Pedol yr Wyddfa, continuing over Y Lliwedd. WHY THIS DAY? Crib Goch combines exposure, sustained hands-on movement and spectacular mountain terrain. The challenge is not simply getting across the ridge. It is moving calmly, choosing good lines and making sensible decisions throughout the day. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE You should have good hill fitness, be comfortable on steep and rough mountain ground and have a reasonably steady head for heights. Previous scrambling experience is useful but not essential. If you are completely new to scrambling, Introduction to Scrambling or Tryfan may be a better next step. HOW WE MANAGE THE DAY Crib Goch is the objective, but the objective is always conditional. Weather, wind, mountain conditions and the group in front of us determine the final route. WHAT’S INCLUDED A full mountain day led by Jacob or Rich in a maximum group of four, with route choice, pacing, movement coaching and mountain judgement throughout the day, plus pre-event advice covering kit, weather, travel and meeting arrangements. PRIVATE BOOKINGS Private Crib Goch, scrambling progression and advanced scrambling days are available throughout the year from £395.