Intense sunshine, dehydration and some pictures of my hike

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Went for a hike on Sunday with some friends to Mount Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park.

It was a glorious sunny day, very little cloud, with the sun beating down. Having checked the weather report in the morning, I knew how important it would be to stay hydrated during this hike and ensured everyone had plenty of water and electrolyte replacements.

I am annoyed with myself that I didn’t follow my own advice, and ended up dehydrated. Although I was drinking, I just didn’t drink enough. It was a silly mistake, but fortunately no harm done.

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what a scenic, peaceful view! i bet pictures don't do justice to how hot it can get during the day time and how cold it is at night. i bet it's an unforgiving place for those that come unprepared.
 
Spectacular photos! Backpacker magazine profiled Snowdonia NP this month and I've been dreaming of a trip since I got the issue.

Jeff
 
Those look great!:thumbup:

Which trail was that?

I'm going there in June, and this made me much more excited.:D:o
 
JV3 said:
what a scenic, peaceful view! i bet pictures don't do justice to how hot it can get during the day time and how cold it is at night. i bet it's an unforgiving place for those that come unprepared.
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Yes, it can be an unforgiving place, especially in winter when there is snow and ice and people don't have the necessary equipment.

Whilst we were there, we learnt that a female hiker had suffered serious injuries in a fall and was being airlifted out. I managed to take this picture of the Rescue Sea King which had launched from RAF Valley. Sorry it is small, but it was in the extreme distance.

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Man, that is some pretty country.
 
Very nice landscapes. That helicopter shot really puts it into perspective!
 
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