Up early, breakfasted and then set off with Martin, Bainbo and Lewis for a mountaineering day. Managed to get in the direct approach to Senior's Ridge by the slabs first before knocking out the Cneifion Arete. Afternoon tea on the top of the Gribbon Ridge before dropping down through the crags on the other side towards the main-face of Glyder Fach. Did the Dolmen Ridge, a grade 3 scramble up there which I had to say was pretty full-on. Defentely felt harder then anything on Cneifion Arete, and that gets Diff! Eventually topped out, did the Cantilever and headed east before ditching into the Cwm and to the campsite. Back around 6/7ish. Top out.


Off to the pub to eat lamb and discuss all thing Dolomatic before conversation began to degrade, probably as a result of the beer that was being imbibed. Eventually got the hint that we were being kicked out when the lights started to be turned off.

Sunday, after some confusing planning eneded up going to do Grooved Arete (HVD) on the east face of Tryfan with Ben C, with trio of Chris Mosely, Julie and Ali following us up. Took a 'direct' approach to the Heather Terrace which was a little tedious. The route was quite clear for the first few pitches, surprisingly considering the weather and the bank holiday weekend. Unfortunately it didn't last, got stuck for about 2 hours below the Knight's Slab as two novices messed about, netherless the banter, however filthy made up for it. Eventually topped out. Packed stuff and then had a sleep while we waited for the other three who were doing the last two pitches separately rather than running them together like we did. Was getting towards 8pm when we started down towards the col but it was a beautiful evening, clear sky and a nice breeze. Very pleasant.

Got changed by Ali's car and then jumped in with Chris, with the rest of his 'life' in his car and down to the pub to just make last food orders. Enjoyed more lamb and then more beer. Again the lights were turned off and we were evicted, so back to the site to take-over Liv and Marks 'party' tent. Eventually found my way to bed.

Woken by Phil early as today was assessment day. Packed and then round to Pete's Eats in Llanberris for 9pm. Met Andy and discussed assessment, then off to Lion's Rock to do the business in atrocious weather. All went well and we were, several hours later back in the cafe. Grabbed some lunch and then set off the tackle the traffic on the way home, still rather moist.

So, 2 top mountaineering day and a successful assessment for multi-pitch trad/scrambling. And of course some excellent company.