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[Closed] Cadair Idris -- anyone been up there this week?

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I'll be in the area next week and wondering if it's covered with snow, and how much.
In perfect weather I'd be up there with a bike and with toddlers and family (on separate days. . .)


 
Posted : 06/04/2013 9:30 am
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It was covered in snow and ice this week, it's got some deep drifts and the path is not visible in places.
Ice axes and crampons were being recommended by the mountain rescue people and the mountain forecast.

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia/snowdonia_forecast_print.html

Below is the mountain forecast for the next few days


 
Posted : 06/04/2013 10:17 am
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Covered in snow, taken today.

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Posted : 06/04/2013 5:42 pm
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Goodness, thanks.
Looks like there are some trails around Machynlleth (we'll be in Corris) which I guess will be free of snow?


 
Posted : 07/04/2013 10:35 am
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Corris itself is clear was there on Friday.

The Climachx is fun not long and does has some Snow on the top sections, Snow on 'Where's my Ball section' Snow on the 'Twin Sisters' but grips really well and clear from Cadair View and dry as on the Final decent which is so much fun more since they took the trees down which i don't normally like.

There is 2 trees down as well 1 at the start of 'VA-VA VOOM' and on the climb to 'Where's my ball'

So you have everything, Dry-Fast-Wet-Ice-Snow


 
Posted : 07/04/2013 2:36 pm
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the map is good, thanks very much. "severe" singletrack. nice.


 
Posted : 07/04/2013 5:09 pm
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Forgot to add it doesn't mention anything about a big Orange Left Arrow at the start of Wiggles what ever you do don't go full pelt towards it or you will go over the edge!! it cuts back in sharp seen a few marks that indicate a few have ignored this sign and have taken a trip over the edge ๐Ÿ˜€


 
Posted : 07/04/2013 5:19 pm
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have it marked on the map. . .


 
Posted : 07/04/2013 5:21 pm
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No need it's a Big Arrow you can not miss it, pretty self explanatory.

Have Fun


 
Posted : 07/04/2013 6:08 pm