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My story

 

Welcome to the Web page for the CINEMA PEOPLE - SNOWDON 2006 fundraising event.

 

 

Success! The team reached the Snowdon summit at approximately 3.50pm on Saturday 25th March!

 

 

But nothing came easy. Here's the story of how everything was against us from the start:

 

 

1. Approximately 8 or 9pm, Friday 24th March. Part of the group arrive in Beddgelert village in three cars, in pouring rain, and check in to their B&B's. They promptly learn that the previous weekend the Llanberis mountain rescue team were called out five times in two days to various accidents on the mountain, including one fatal incident. The mountain rescue team are advising that nobody attempts the mountain without ice axes and crampons.

 

 

2. None of the team have ice axes or crampons. The remainder of the team arrive and everyone beds down for the night. 

 

 

3. at 9.30am on the morning of the climb, (Sat 25th March) the team assemble in Beddgelert village, on the bridge, only to discover that the local bus to the start point of the climb isn't due until 11.20am. The team opt to walk to the start point, a car park near the village of Rhyd Ddu.

 

 

4. 11.30am. In overcast, but relatively dry weather, the team set out from the car park on the Rhyd Du path to the Snowdon summit. Walkers that the team pass along the way, descending the mountain, describe the conditions on the summit as "treacherous" and complain of falling over in the snow.

 

 

5. The cloud cover descends and the team become surrounded by hill fog. It begins to rain and the team become wet through. At roughly the halfway point, the team reach a stone wall cutting across the mountain. there is a snowdrift against the stones which has not melted in weeks. Still in good spirits, some slushy snowballs are thrown. This is the last time before the summit that any real "break" time is taken.

 

 

6. The team continue up to a zig-zag fence. The snow here is thick. Occasionally a heavy foot will penetrate the frozen layers and sink to knee deep. This makes the climbing much, much harder. There is a crisp wind that chills the skin. Later on, this throws hail at the team, which stings our bare faces and hands.

 

 

7. The team reach a part of the mountain known as Bwlch Main. A  thin ridge joining the two wider parts of the mountain that the team must cross. On either side of the narrow ridge, vast cliffs descend into the fog. It is slippery and snow covered, so the team walk slowly and steadily across the ridge, trying to ignore the dangers on either side. with +30mph winds blowing right to left, this is as much a test of balance and care, as it is of nerves.

 

 

8. At approximately 3.50pm, more than 6 hours after leaving the village, the team reach the Snowdon summit and take a short break to open flasks and eat, before taking two photos with our Cancer Research banner on the roof of the Snowdon summit cafe. (One is shown here on this webpage)

 

 

9. Realizing that the Snowdon mountain railway (which is supposed to run from Mid march) will not be running, as it's tracks are buried beneath thick snow and ice, the team opt to set off down the train track to descend into Llanberis. After a few slips and slides by the team, across slopes of snow towards the train tracks edge, (and a steep bank down the left side) the team eventually manage to brave the harsh wind and remain upright long enough to come across the footpath to Llanberis and descend into the village. By 10pm that night, the team are back in Beddglert, toasting their success in the local pub.  

 

 

THANKS: As I write this update, (3rd April, please note, this webpage will cease to exist sometime in early May) it seems only appropriate to include a few words of thanks to all those people who made this adventure possible: 

 

 

To Anna and Peter, although I wanted to climb the mountain anyway, you guys gave us all a purpose for climbing it. I hope you are both proud, not only for the achievement of climbing the mountain, against your better judgement, but because thanks to you, we have raised over £1000 for Cancer Research.

 

 

To the rest of the team, well done. A phemomenal achievement in adverse conditions and we beat our target. Fantastic.

 

 

To Anuj, for sorting accomodation, as well as the idea and the added value of the Moulin Rouge screening & Raffle. Always mixing charity with entertainment!  

 

 

To MP Tom Brake, who took publicity shots with the team and advertised the event on his personal website. I'm glad I'm in his constituency!

 

 

To Brian at Plas Gwyn B&B, and his son Daniel (Good luck with the studies) as well as the owners of Plas Colwyn and Plas Tan Y Graig B&B's in the village of Beddgelert. We were all well looked after and enjoyed our hearty breakfasts!

 

 

And lastly, to all our families and friends, work colleagues, supporters and sponsors. Without you all we would not have been able to do this. Thank you all...

 

 

Gordon Round (on behalf of the team)

 

 

Remember, if you know of anyone who might still like to contribute, this page will be terminating in May, but there's still time. LET THEM KNOW!  
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Many thanks for your support.

 

 

Gordon Round. (on behalf of the team)

 

 

WEATHER INFO FOR SNOWDON: http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/loutdoor/mountainsafety/snowdonia 

 

 

http://weather.ccw.gov.uk/ 

 

 

http://www.fhc.co.uk/weather/weather.asp

 

 

OFFICIAL SNOWDON WEBSITE: http://www.snowdon.com/home.php

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well Done Donation by Terry Thomas 08/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets. Congratulations to the winners. Donation by Raffle 07/05/06  

£100.00

Well done Peter and Anna and thank you to everyone. Donation by Aunt Alice 03/05/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done, particularly in such horrible weather! Donation by Paul, Gill, Holly and Paul 09/04/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

fair play meteorologically challenged but not giving up dudes! Donation by Sticky 03/04/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Thank you Marcel!! From the team Donation by Marcel Alunday 03/04/06  

£100.00

Cê qué uma libra, meu filho? É havano! Donation by brunoff 30/03/06  

£2.00

View is spelt V.I.E.W, the other spelling is some naff cinema. Here's money from generous friends Donation by Jazzers, Moulin Rougers and cinema people 30/03/06  

£325.00

We're out of milk again Donation by Mr. Steve 30/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy the VUE!!!!!!!!!!!! Donation by The better cinema 24/03/06  

£60.00

Don't jump! Donation by Kev's Mum and Dad 23/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Kevin from us all at Weymouth Donation by Auntie Julie and Family 23/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Remembering the worst quiz night ever! Thank you! Donation by Raymond Sawyer 21/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Kev Donation by Ed 21/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Kev Donation by Nan & Grandad 20/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep safe and warm; enjoy the experience and see you both when you get back Love to you both x x Donation by Peter's Mum 19/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes and good luck to everyone. Donation by Peter's Uncle Frank 19/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the climb to Peter, Anna and all. Donation by Peter's Nan 19/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to Peter and Anna and the rest of the group. Donation by Terry B 19/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck have fun Donation by Hazel 19/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck guys! Donation by Christine 19/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

have fun & keep safe Donation by Anna's Mum 17/03/06  

£20.00

To Peter and Anna best of luck hope you reach your target Donation by Pauline Surry 16/03/06  

£20.00

Just a little something from an UPSTAGEr - Anna and Paul, hope to see you again soon in Berne! Donation by Chris Egg 14/03/06  

£20.00

Good Luck Matey Donation by Deepak 08/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck guys. Come over and climb one of our mountains next if you feel like a challenge! Donation by Cara and Paul 08/03/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Erm, if it's any help, there's a train goes all the way to the top...... :) Donation by Stuart Draper 06/03/06  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Look after my babies up the mountain and make sure they don't fall off! Good Luck to you all Donation by Someone's Mum 02/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck you crazy people Donation by MICKEY DISCO 02/03/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck everyone and don't do too much sunbathing on the way up ; ) Donation by Ann-Marie 27/02/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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