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Here you will find everything you need to know about Glow Green Snowdon Sunrise, including what you need to bring with you, your itinerary for the day, your Events and Fundraising Guide, advice on setting up your JustGiving page, sponsor forms and more!
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Below you will find everything you need in preparation for the big day... basically all the important stuff, alongside some frequently asked questions and any updates regarding the event. Please read the following carefully and Contact the Events Team if you any questions or queries.
0200 Registration opens
0300 Registration closes
0315 Safety Briefing
0330 Departure from Y Ganolfan (Community Centre)
0700 Earliest expected summit
0703 Sunrise
0800 Latest departure from summit
0830 Earliest expected finish
Please note that these timings are subject to change.
We also understand that everyone's walk times will vary - we encourage you to walk at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Equipment
- Rucksack – at least 25 litres
- Rucksack liner (or bin bag) to keep rain out!
- Trekking poles highly recommended for tired legs on descent
- Suncream/sunglasses/sun hat
- Mobile phone in sealed plastic bag
- First Aid Kit personal blister protection/Compeed, ibruprofen/painkillers, plasters
Clothing
- Base layer or T-shirt (not cotton)
- Walking trousers (not jeans)
- Fleece jacket or top Spare warm layer in rucksack
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers (separate to your walking trousers)
- Warm hat
- Warm gloves
Footwear
- Sturdy, comfy walking boots with ankle support
- Comfortable walking socks + spare pair
Food & Drink
- 2 x 1 litre reusable water bottles (filled with water to start)
- Packed lunch
- Snacks / extra juice drinks
- Plastic bag to take your rubbish home
We advise that you carry at least 2 litres of water, plus juice drinks.
Please bring your own lunch and always pack a variety of foods – both savoury and sweet that will sustain you during the day. Choose complex carbohydrates and whole foods, rather than overly sweet items. Foods like malt loaf, mixed fruit and nuts, cheese and ham, oat cakes, raw fruit bars, dark chocolate, filled wraps, or sausage rolls will last well on the hill and sustain you over a number of hours.
A well earned breakfast will be provided when you arrive back at the community centre, to celebrate your achievements with family and friends.
Llanberis is a village and community located at the foot of Snowdon! There are a range of local hotels, guest houses bed and breakfasts & camping spots.
Some recommendations include;
Royal Victoria Hotel - https://theroyalvictoria.co.uk/about
The Rocks Hostel - https://www.therockshostel.com/
Plas Coch BnB - https://plascochsnowdonia.co.uk/
Parking is available just short walk from Llanberis Community Centre. More information on parking can be found here - Parking for Yr Wyddfa | Snowdonia National Park (gov.wales)
We recommend you partake in active walking/running/swimming/cycling at least 3 times a week to fully enjoy this mountain walk. We will cover high-level terrain which is rocky and uneven underfoot and remember to include ‘hills’ in any training you do. A sense of humour to cope with any adverse weather conditions is also quite beneficial!
Moel Famau in Denbighshire is a good for beginners to start on those hill climbs!
Below, we have created a basic training plan to follow if you wish to do so! You can add all your own training plans and share with your team.
Whilst training is important, please REMEMBER TO REST!
Regardless of the time of year, we may experience clouds, rain, wind, sun, and even snow! The temperatures can be much cooler higher on the mountain tops, so having layers that you can add to and take off will work. Please ensure you have all the required equipment as specified in the Kit List – this is for your safe enjoyment of the mountain environment, and to protect you from unexpected weather conditions. Your well-experienced and qualified Mountain Leader will carry all necessary group safety equipment.