One little known tip that the British army put a lot of time and money into many years ago is: Wear one thin sock, with a larger/thicker sock over the top of it. Instead of the movement in your boot rubbing against your foot and giving you a blister, the larger/thicker sock takes the brunt of it, leaving you blister free! Plasters also help a lot like you said!

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

We've had so many people mention this one, don't know how we'd never heard of it before! I didn't know it originated from the army though so that's interesting! 🙂

@drcattyish

2 жыл бұрын

I find one pair of wool socks works for me. A bit of petroleum jelly or one of the sport slidey sticks rubbed on the feet before the socks go n can help too. And blister plasters just in case!

@wolfchild66

2 жыл бұрын

As an ex squaddie we used a silk sock for the inner and a wool sock for the outer (Outer ones were standard issue). I have run up and down Snowdon a few times in my younger days and every time i go up I go via Crb Goch and back down Via Y Lliwedd (its known as the horse shoe walk) which is part of the Watkin Path. The views on a january morning with the cloud rushing over the ridges was amazing and well worth the cold night in a snow drift

@bigphil9714

Жыл бұрын

I was ex forces, we used to have a dry bag full of talc. We'd just whack our whole foot in it 👍🏻 job done

@Dee.K.Mikaelson

11 ай бұрын

Or,,wear hokas 😅

Well done! Looks like you had a stunning climb! Good advice about getting there early, and taking care of your feet. Also, it's great that you took the time to admire the views! I've climbed it up the Pyg Track and down the Miners Track. Loving your videos!

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was great, the views were stunning from the top 🙂 I think if we did it again we'd take a slightly gentler path 😂 and thank you so much!

Great tips. I love the AC/DC t-shirt

You just sent all the local shops around Snowdon into panic as all their merchandise has 1085m printed on it, not 1083m! Actually a funny story, a few years ago a group of guys with extremely accurate gps equipment were re-measuring some of the local peaks, including Snowdon, the the local shops were praying 1085m was right otherwise they'd have to reprint everything, luckily the the results were 1085m was spot on! The Watkin path is lovely and if you ever do it again come down the south ridge as that makes a stunning circular route, the Snowdon Horseshoe is considered the most scenic route but of course that's a little more advanced and not for everyone. Boots being a necessity has been a big talking point in recent years, with many now thinking that a pair of approach shoes or fell running shoes can be far more comfortable, especially on good weather days in the warmer months, trick is to stop the second you feel any rubbing and if there is no blister yet use something like Hypafix tape to protect the area, or if there is a blister already use a proper blister plaster which are amazing these days. Good video though, well shot and you both have fun personalities!

@kasiax1751

5 күн бұрын

thank you so much! Doing this next week! Going up the watkin path but coming down the South Ridge. Am worried about getting lost. Hopefully the switch from Watkin to South Ridge is signposted

Walked the Pyg track to the summit of Snowdon in 1967 and again in 1968 i remember standing on the train platform and being level with the top of the clouds that looked like you could have walked across them they were so dense.

well done , amazing trip

Nice tips. I just came back from Snowdonia and walked halfway up the Watkin Path on one of the days. The storm said "no." 😆🌬

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Omg if you tried to walk it in the last week I don't blame you for turning back!

❤ loved this xx

Love it guys, lovely shots 🤙 Subbed!

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😁

I also climbed the Watkins last weekend. Tough climb but very beautiful. Take 2 litres of water,don’t rely on the cafe being open. It wasn’t on our visit so 7 dehydrated but happy climbers got back to our camp after an 8 hour ascent and descent . Incredible weekend.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Good tips, the cafe wasn't open when we went up either and we were definitely a little dehydrated by the time we finished the descent!

@XxxXxx-fo1zi

2 жыл бұрын

8 hour ? u must be sunbathing near the lake :D

@markjones127

6 ай бұрын

@@XxxXxx-fo1zi I find filming or taking photo's can easily double the time for a walk, especially on a stunning mountain.

Having been up Snowdon a few times it's worth saying that the Miner's Track and the Pyg track are both easier than the Watkin because you're starting from 300 metres higher up. They're both busier and that's probably the car park that you were advised to get to really early. You had a stunning day but anyone going up into the hills needs to be aware of how quickly the weather can change and should be carrying plenty of warm clothes. If you slipped, broke an ankle and had to wait a few hours for mountain rescue to come and carry you down would you be able to sit and stay warm? Even on a day like you had still carry the spare clothes. Finally you should really have a map and some idea of how to use it. The paths up Snowdon are very well trodden and easy to follow, but people still get it wrong and end up on Crib Goch which is a scary place for the unwary.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah our understanding was that the Watkin was one of the more or even most difficult but also the most scenic so that sold it for us! All excellent advice thank you. We did actually go with tons of layers, planning for it to potentially be very cold further up or if the clouds came over but ended up carrying them because it was boiling. But as you say much better to have them and not need them than vice versa!

@daveclarke6142

2 жыл бұрын

@@twoweirdbeans4077 Watkin is harder physically, longer and more height gain. Technically the route across Crib Goch is much harder - it's a scramble along a knife edge ridge with big drops on either side - not to be attempted by anyone that doesn't know what they're getting into. It's good to see you enjoying the hills. Snowdon is the 'poster boy' being the tallest but there are lots of other amazing peaks in Snowdonia with less crowds and no cafe at the top!

@mattwoodford1820

2 жыл бұрын

Pen y Pass car park is pre-book only but Nant Peris has a park and ride. I'd suggest going up PYG and down Miners as PYG breaks the climb up in 2 parts whereas Miners is pretty flat till the base of Snowdon then you get it all in 1 go

@AggieW0

2 жыл бұрын

hi do you reach the top with the Pyg track ?

@mattwoodford1820

Жыл бұрын

@@AggieW0 you can take the PYG track all the way to the top or, if conditions change, you can turn around and go back

Have done this one twice. But only part way up, as I had already reached the summit 5 times before and the last part if the Watkin path was a scramble and being older did not want to risk it. Great video 👍👍👍👍

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and we dont blame you for only going part way up this time, that last bit is definitely tough!

@dianerogers8805

2 жыл бұрын

@@twoweirdbeans4077 Sometimes it just isn't worth the risk. Great to see where Carry On Up The Kyber was filmed. 😂😂

The Watkin path is also where they filmed some of 'Carry on up the Khyber'. Its still quite recognisable (minus Terry Scott and Charles Haughtery, obvs!) . It is a fairly brutal climb on that path - steady and unrelenting.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know that! Good to have trodden where they once trod 😂 but it certainly is a fairly brutal climb.

out of the main tracks, the watkin path is probably my favorite. I love to jog up there then down either the south ridge, or y lliwedd.

@twoweirdbeans4077

Жыл бұрын

You're fitter than us if you're jogging up there! 😅😅

Me and the husband just did the Llanberis path, and although it was supposed to be the easiest, we were still in heaps of pain the next day! I luckily didn’t get any blisters, but my feet were sore! Just from the long walk I’m thinking, so it’s a bit unavoidable. I bought some new walking shoes with a hard bottom and walking socks!! Probably wasn’t wise to wear brand new shoes, but I didn’t suffer too much and I’m here to tell the tale lol 😂 your path looked much more scenic and I would like to do it again from the other side!

@dreamerlotus

Жыл бұрын

I love the term 'easiest' as there are no easy ways right? 😂 Well done on your climb, Llanberis is a long old trek.

wow... that lake at 1 minute 😯

Bonus top tip. Bring a bag for rubbish and try to come down with more than your own. Whenever you stop for a break, be sure to check the area before you move on in case you dropped anything. Really recommend bringing a compass and map and being current with them cos you cannot 100% trust technology

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, it's so important to look after wherever you're hiking and be a respectful tourist 👍

@neonMETEOR

Жыл бұрын

Love this !

Really enjoyed this video and you have a lovely channel debs fan 🤗 xx........

@twoweirdbeans4077

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much 😀

A little vaseline between toes and on back of heel and the tendon that spellcheck doesn't recognise my spelling helps. Did it in Altberg Army boots because they so comfortable and supportive for ankles. Lots of people were doing it in rubbish trainers, probably not a good idea. Lots of Quinoa with chicken, bananas,and 2 ltr of water was good for me.

I would add, take warm clothing and waterproofs. My be sunny in the carpark but weather can change dramatically at the top. Also a whistle and a torch are essential incase you get lost. If the weather gets bad , be prepared to back off, the mountains will still be there tomorrow.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a good one! We had the opposite problem, thought it was going to be super cold at the top in Autumn so wrapped in in loads of layers at the car park thinking we're being smart and prepared and it was so hot the whole way up we ended up carrying all our layers! Definitely better to be prepared though so still a great tip!

@drcattyish

2 жыл бұрын

Sports clothing layers up well and doesn't get so heavy when it's wet. Running leggings feel better than jeans. Fleece is warmer than cotton for the weight and bulk.

Enjoyed that hike. I’m be following the train track up in a weeks time. I hike regularly here in Scotland but the 3000ft+ on rock and steps is going to play hell with my knees which is my biggest concern.

@twoweirdbeans4077

Жыл бұрын

We had very painful knees on the way down which was almost worse than the way up! 😅 take care and good luck!

Thanks,

Amazing content with beautiful view and cute couple,, here I'm your new friend 🤩🤝

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😁

Well done! My first time hike yesterday, did Watkin Path,. It was warm and clear and I sweated buckets . But defiantly take right foot wear I had on my steel toe cap work boots, never again Lots of pain today 😂but good to know that you’ve climbed one of the highest peaks in the U.K.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, congrats on the hike! 😁 Yeah I (Ben) also wear steel toe cap boots for work and can't imagine climbing a mountain in them 😅

Use anti-perspirant all over your feet before leaving and you wont get blisters. It stops your feet sweating and then the skin rubbing.... :)

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Love this 👍

@mrvincefox

Жыл бұрын

Excellent tip

@jamesperez6828

11 ай бұрын

Damn, that makes so much sense

Also wear walk socks or blister socks to stop blisters

Always wear double layer socks, which allow foot movement within the sock and reduce chance of blisters if coupled with high quality walking boots

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

We've heard this a couple of times now, definitely a good tip we hadn't heard at the time! 👍

@stephenjon3502

2 жыл бұрын

Too hot and too much friction imo. A light pair of coolmax based trekking liners is all I wear now coupled with a very light pair of Salomon shoes with gaiters attatched.

I was going to drive there today ( 2 hours ), but weather saying rain and strong winds. Bluddy typical uk has a storm coming in

Went up Watkins in driving rain. Wearing what i thought was waterproof gear (Karrimor Weathertite) i was soaked through in minutes. My Karrimor rucksack and contents, change of clothes etc were also saturated. Months later i found a built in raincover tucked in a flap at the base of the rucksack. My waterproof boots filled with water channeled due to soaked trousers. I now carry a full waterproof oversuit. Do not underestimate the demoralising power of heavy rain and dont assume waterproof looking hiking gear is actually waterproof.

@SyncViews

3 ай бұрын

One trick I've used is to put spare clothes etc. in a dry bag (the type you use for water sports and are good even if submerged) then put whole thing in the rucksack.

I went up the other day. There is free parking just a bit further down from that car park. I didn't take enough water, cafe was shut! Part of the path was slightly perilous too 😆

@twoweirdbeans4077

Жыл бұрын

Good to know about the free parking! The cafe seems to be shut a lot 😅 and yeah the last part is definitely a little scary!

Best tip is to get on a plane to Costa Blanca. No waterproofs needed, no huge crowds, flight at £40 is cheaper than £1.70 a litre diesel, Tapas, a bottle of vino €6, & No trains anywhere in sight...

@oaga71625e

Жыл бұрын

Boring

Always wear two pairs of socks, a thinner inner pair and a thicker outer pair. When purchasing walking boots take these with you when you try the boots on. Take Compeed blister plasters with you on hikes like this. Never wear new boots either, make sure they are well broken in.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Also great tips! Our boots were well broken in thankfully but I like the two socks idea 🙂

Nice Vlog guys..can you walk down and get the train up..looks fantastic views..would make some fantastic drone footage for our Vlog...thanks for the vlog...looks like it could be a good day..

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you! Yes you can get the train up although it's only running about three quarters of the way up in 2022 due to maintenance of the summit station so you'd still have to walk the final quarter 🙂

@timmytimers9511

2 жыл бұрын

@@twoweirdbeans4077 thank you for your reply, at the ripe age of 60 now, I don't think 🤔 I will make it up all the way without the train. But will enjoy the view on the way down and try to get some drone footage for my channel 😉..we are going to make the most of the UK and Europe before we move to the Philippines for good , hopefully in 2 years..and then I can make full use of camera and Drone.. That was the original plan 2 years ago..and then came Covid, and Cancer..so had busy 2 years.. But thank you again for your help..Jess didn't look too happy first thing in the morning..my wife is the same...Not a morning person.. Catch you both in another Vlog,, stay safe..always Tim and Jn

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Wow moving to the Philippines sounds amazing! Very sorry to hear about the cancer but I hope very much you have more success with the move this time 😊

Proper blister plasters are better than ordinary ones. They're more expensive but brilliant when you've got blisters.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely this! We would take proper blister plasters if we did it again!

@angelathompson4298

Жыл бұрын

@@twoweirdbeans4077 Bought some for my son after he first did the Great North Run ready for the next time he did it. Got some more for him once he's done enough training for his attempt to do Yorkshire 3 Peaks. He said they're an absolute God send.

But if you do set out later, you have less daylight, in the event of something going wrong.

For the inexperienced do not wear leather boots buy boots 1/2 size bigger than you normally do.. Bound to get feet problems, wear thick walking socks even in summer bridgedale or similar . Nice walk first did that in the early 90s

Use merino wool hiking socks to avoid blisters

What time did you reach the summit ?

Was that sheep up the top I could hear?

I climbed snowdon in air max 97s, no water only lucozade 😂 no blisters or anything

@almostfamous1685

10 ай бұрын

Legend

@SpinXOGaming

10 ай бұрын

had to be done lmao@@almostfamous1685

My two tips: Get there by bus. Enjoy the views. Feel smug about not leaving a trace. (There’s excellent S buses all around from Llanberis, Caernarfon, Porthmadog, Betws y Coed where they connect with trains and other bus services.) My other tip is not to climb Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)! Why climb something that’s inundated with people when there’s so many other fine mountains with hardly a soul on them?

Hate steps when I'm climbing/hiking..makes it harder!

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Haha that's true but we were so relieved to see them because it meant we were almost at the top 😅

another tip- forget the main summit and go to the adjacent peak of carnedd ugain. its only 20m smaller, and99% less busy!

The llanberis path is the longest path but it's the most gradual path also

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

That might be the one we take next time then 🤣

@catrinelenwilliams1184

Жыл бұрын

Its the busiest path thou. Too many people and rubbish on that path.

@markjones127

Жыл бұрын

@@catrinelenwilliams1184 It's wide though so always free-flowing, the most congested path is the PYG as it has a few bottlenecks so can be a bit start/stop on very busy days.

@KryptonitetoallBS

Жыл бұрын

@@markjones127 PYG is a nice consistent path. Miners is very much a hike of 2 halfs. 1st half is a cake walk. Part 2 is much, much tougher with scrambling, unless we took a wrong turn 😀

@markjones127

Жыл бұрын

@@KryptonitetoallBS You turned up too early, the Miners is steep and rocky but you never have to use your hands on the path proper, it's still a walk.

Small advise , don't go hiking wearing jeans as it doesn't dry after getting wet.

Please can someone tell me the name of the beautiful music playing in the background.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Hi it's from a website called bensound.com and the track is called betterdays 🙂

@karenbarber2918

2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much. I have heard this played before in the past and never got the opportunity to find out who it was. It is one of the most breathtaking, haunting, mesmerising and beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. And it defiantly has to be added to my collection. It was also very apt for your vlog. Which I have to say was really good and useful. I walked Snowdon for the first time last year and took the Llanberis path there and back. As I wanted to keep as safe as possible for my first attempt. However this year I would love to do the watkin path as I have heard how much more scenic it is with waterfalls etc. And now through you I have found out that there are pools to swim in makes it all the more inviting. So Thankyou to you both for giving out such important information. And defiantly keep on. It is very helpful. Goodbye for now, I am going to subscribe to you. Lots of love to you both. Karen xx 😁🌈🌞🌟

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Ah we're so glad to have been able to help you find it! And thank you for the lovely comment and happy we could convince you to give the Watkin path a go! 😁

hi im suppose to do it next Friday ! is there an indication to make sure you don't get lost?

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

There are signposts but they aren't always clear! We found it was easy enough to see where you are supposed to go but you could always do as other commenters have suggested and bring a map so you can be sure 😀

@AggieW0

2 жыл бұрын

@@twoweirdbeans4077 thank you 😊

@jaybee4288

Жыл бұрын

@Aggie how was it? Did you find it easy to know where to go?

@AggieW0

Жыл бұрын

@@jaybee4288 its was great very hot !!! but great

Great video,but based on os maps it is 1085m.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

Ah fair enough! That's why we were so tired, that extra two meters must have done us in! 😂

Finding a special lady who will climb a mountain with you phew almost sounds like a fantasy. Jealous much.

:)..wear nylon knee highs then your socks. never get blisters again

Is it easier getting down?

@twoweirdbeans4077

Жыл бұрын

Ermm... its quicker! 😅 yeah it is easier but we both found our knees hurt on the way down quite badly and more than the way up!

@markjones127

Жыл бұрын

@@twoweirdbeans4077 Walking poles can help stop getting sore knees on the way down

@twoweirdbeans4077

Жыл бұрын

@markjones127 that's worth knowing, thank you 👍

Forgive the pedantry but Snowdon is a long way from being the UK's highest peak - there are about 50 higher peaks in Scotland.

@twoweirdbeans4077

2 жыл бұрын

So there are! No idea why we got it into our heads that it was the tallest, maybe just because it's so well known? But yes, humble pie consumed, Scotland has a number of higher peaks.

@BobK5

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but we all know England is the centre of the Universe. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@jessicajones5251

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobK5 do you mean wales? 🙈

@BobK5

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessicajones5251 errr no actually I mean England, Wales is the next best thing though 😇

@jayden3759

2 жыл бұрын

@@BobK5 get off Wales makes England look like a 3rd world country nature wise 👌

That’s the trouble with boots, I say wear new Sneakers

@markjones127

Жыл бұрын

Approach shoes or fell/trail running shoes are also designed for going up mountains, I wouldn't advise going up in an ordinary pair of sneakers designed for road use though.

1085m not 1083m

@twoweirdbeans4077

Жыл бұрын

Somebody did already point this error out 😅 pretty close though!

Snowdon spelt this way.. not Snowden

Never wear jeans

@shtinky6629

Жыл бұрын

Why? Also how can people hike with jeans comfortably?😅

Get the train it’s easier

Just don't come here,too many of you here treating this place like it's your playground already. There's just no break from climbers walkers anymore.jolly old English round every corner of the area, nowhere left for peace and quiet. Cymru am byth!!!!

@fuckoff1786

Жыл бұрын

@John rice I’m welsh but have lived in Ireland for years planning on bringing my son to snowdon this year to go camping climbing etc show him where his dads from, has it gotten overcrowded up there now? Was hoping for some peace and quiet up there

@clovercrimson5989

2 ай бұрын

Bet you’re fun at parties

You don’t climb snowdon You walk it Most routes can be done with hands in pockets 👍