If you”re currently staying in a Wales holiday cottage, chances are you”ll be taking in some spectacular scenery created by the heavy snowfall seen across much of the UK over the past few days.
However, those who are planning on heading out for a hike or climb in the snow need to take care.
According to Grough.co.uk, ice climbs that were previously passable on the Nant Peris side of Y Garn are now becoming unusable as the temperature rises, making the ice unstable.
Chris Lloyd of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation urged caution, stating that Aber Falls – an area that is popular with walkers – recently saw an avalanche.
Around 500 tonnes of ice are estimated to have slid down the hill, as the thaw made the snowfall of the last week unstable.
The good news is there”s no shortage of things to do if it is too risky to climb the peaks of Snowdonia, as Wales offers a range of windsurfing, mountain biking, horse riding and diving activities.
Posted by David Sollberger
