Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
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Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
OK, not really a bivvy but it was bikepacking...
Cycled from home Friday afternoon in the direction of the Eigiau Cottage some 18 miles away. I've done the route many times and it was all on familiar territory. Cycled through Conwy and up onto the hills and lower slopes of Tal y Fan. The weather kept giving me glimpses of winter and I knew it would only get worse (better in a snow kind of way) the closer I got to the cottage. Arrived just after 6pm and I soon set about lighting the fire. I ended up staying for a couple of nights and chilling out big time away from everything.
Some pics and a film coming soon...
20221209_134018 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_143230 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_143746 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_143752 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_154002 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_164450 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_184242 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_215249 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_124026 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_130022 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_171225 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_183542 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221211_092416 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
Cycled from home Friday afternoon in the direction of the Eigiau Cottage some 18 miles away. I've done the route many times and it was all on familiar territory. Cycled through Conwy and up onto the hills and lower slopes of Tal y Fan. The weather kept giving me glimpses of winter and I knew it would only get worse (better in a snow kind of way) the closer I got to the cottage. Arrived just after 6pm and I soon set about lighting the fire. I ended up staying for a couple of nights and chilling out big time away from everything.
Some pics and a film coming soon...
20221209_134018 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_143230 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_143746 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_143752 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_154002 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_164450 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_184242 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221209_215249 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_124026 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_130022 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_171225 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221210_183542 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
20221211_092416 by Jeff Price, on Flickr
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Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy
Smashing that Jeff ... aren't sheep proper hard.
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Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy
Weren't they horses?*
*Or a mouse!
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Them 'sheep' were the very hardy Carneddau ponies which are a wild pony in the area.
And yes the sheep are well ard too!
I'd seen the mouse so put some maple syrup porridge oats outside for it and waited for ages for him/her to show up. Well chuffed though, got loads of good footage for the film too
And yes the sheep are well ard too!
I'd seen the mouse so put some maple syrup porridge oats outside for it and waited for ages for him/her to show up. Well chuffed though, got loads of good footage for the film too
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Yeah but 'in general'Weren't they horses?*
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This looks great!! proper job
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Looks amazing Jeff!!
Loving the mouse picture!
Loving the mouse picture!
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Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
Thank you for your positive feedback.
I've also put this film together of the trip:
https://youtu.be/yRPPs2jIyQM
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I've also put this film together of the trip:
https://youtu.be/yRPPs2jIyQM
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Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
Looks cracking up there Jeff, nice film and pics too.
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Thanks for watching and enjoying it. Its good to look back on rides like this when the mojo goes!
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Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
Brilliant video.
Looks like a great trip!
Looks like a great trip!
Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
Excellent video Jeff. I'm feeling fat bike envy right now!
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Goldilocks snow there Jeff
I think you might have said before but whats the script with that bothy - I take it it's bookable?
I think you might have said before but whats the script with that bothy - I take it it's bookable?
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Nice film, really enjoyed watching it.
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Another great photo report and another great film; always look forward to your trip reports
I think it's a Climbing Club hut?fatbikephil wrote: ↑Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:36 pm I think you might have said before but whats the script with that bothy - I take it it's bookable?
We go out into the hills to lose ourselves, not to get lost. You are only lost if you need to be somewhere else and if you really need to be somewhere else then you're probably in the wrong place to begin with.
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Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
Thanks again
Yeah the cottage is leased by the Rugby Mountaineering Club. Simply check the Google calendar on their website and email to book. The key are posted out a week before your stay.
RMB website:
https://www.rugbymc.uk/cwm-eigiau-cottage
Yeah the cottage is leased by the Rugby Mountaineering Club. Simply check the Google calendar on their website and email to book. The key are posted out a week before your stay.
RMB website:
https://www.rugbymc.uk/cwm-eigiau-cottage
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Cheers Jeff. I'm thinking of spending a bit more time in Wales after next years BB200 so might give it a whirl (others will be invited )
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O great stuff! Give me a nudge if you need any further infofatbikephil wrote: ↑Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:04 pm Cheers Jeff. I'm thinking of spending a bit more time in Wales after next years BB200 so might give it a whirl (others will be invited )
Tbh I've got it booked for early Feb and there's a few spaces left so might post on the 'Plan yer rides' section once I know definite numbers....
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Re: Snowdonia Winter Bivvy + Video
Geoff,
Is Eigiau Cottage the same as Dulyn, listed on the bothy association website?
https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/wales/dulyn/
Is Eigiau Cottage the same as Dulyn, listed on the bothy association website?
https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/wales/dulyn/
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Hifatbikerbill wrote: ↑Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:05 am Geoff,
Is Eigiau Cottage the same as Dulyn, listed on the bothy association website?
https://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/wales/dulyn/
No Dulyn is the MBA party bothy and Eigiau cottage is a few miles south. From their website, check the Google calendar, look for a free spot and drop them an email. Non members are welcome to book
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