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Pravitelstvo Rossii Rulit Vovka i Dimka Maladzi

Pendosbi oleni sosite chlen

Prevetik vsem kto ne spit

Ja tuta nakladu a vi uberite pliz

 
Hi all looking ford to getting some good laughs from this forum, witch I all ready have this place crazy but in a good way.
 
See ya :)

Hi Folks
Don't get much chance to update this these days as I'm not spending so much time on the hill. Basically, I blame the day job! Maybe I'll ressurect this at some stage in the very near future but it would appear there are so many message boards, and places where you can pick up a weather forecast that it seems a little pointless. Please direct any questions or queries to me at malcolm@creasey5781.freeserve.co,uk Many thanks
Mal

just checking up to see if your still out here ?

Hi Ros
Sorry I didn't contact you last week, I was away in Scotland.b Nothinf in condition. In fact, it is posativly springliketoday although it is promised to be colder by the weekend. Mal

Mal, its friday 31st

anything in condition up there

Ross

Hi Folks
Still warm, wild, wet and windy. Nothing happening yet in North Wales as far as winter conditions are concerned. It's back to splish, splash, splosh on the hills. Speak soon. Mal

Hi Everyone
Still wild wet and windy, and similar in Scotland so the news has it. See you there in a couple of weeks.
Mal

It's wild, wet and windy for the next few days. the snow and ice have gone so it's back to normal! Scotland is still looking 'early' season after the snowfall of last week which promptly got washed down the Glen! Lets hope it improves! Speak Soon. Mal

Hi Folks
Still not much snow in North Wales but the ice is building nicely. Heard on the grapevine that some routes were done today in the Brecons but no other details. Looks like it could warm up for the weekend but there should still be some white stuff around!
Cheers Mal

Sunday and Monday promise to be fine and dry. There is a light snow cover over the hills and some ice is starting to develop, ridges and butresses will over the best scrambling conditions. Tuesday looks like being much windier and bitterly cold on the tops. Have a good day! Mal

Saturday was cool and mostly cloudy, today is thoroughly wet! Monday looks like being little better so if I were you I'd head for the indoors walls! Mal

Edited by author 12-26-2002 08:58 AM
It's mild, windy and wet for the most part of the holiday so far! Not too bad this afternoon but pretty wet underfoot! Looks like Saturday will provide the best day but that could change! I'll update things over the next couple of days! There is no snow on the hills so no need for any axes or crampons, just waterproofs! Cheers Mal

North Wales is surprisingly warm for the time of year. Needless to say the snow has all gone, unless you count the odd isolated patches of white soggy stuff that decorate the hillside ocasionally! Merry Chritmas to all! Mal

The higher ridges above 2,800 feet plastered in snow and the hills looked great today. There's a good frost tonight and tomorrow is forecast clear and sunny but it wont last! Might be a bit of something left on Saturday morning but, warm and wet by Sunday! Cheers Mal

The higher ridges are covered in a mixture of light snow and verglas (iced up rocks) which are making conditions trecherous in places. Allow extra time if attempting Crib Goch or anything else above about 2. 800 feet. One North Wales 'classic' ice route recieved it's first ascent of the winter today but be warned. They were a very strong and experienced team but even so, the crux pitch took two hours to lead! Scary, Scary was the verdict from one of the boys!!
Cheers Mal

Hi Folks
North Wales is dry and cold. The Ice routes are beginning to show even low down in the 'Pass' but not thick enough yet, even for an 'exciting' ascent. Will keep you posted over the next few days.Mal

Hi All A little covering of snow on the hill above about 2,8oo feet. Very icy and slippery in places but not really worth crampons or axes at the moment! Very cold easterly wind over exposed slopes so take something windproof! I'll keep you informed. Thanks. Mal

North Wales is currently experiencing a very pleasent autumnal afternoon but only for a brief interlude, wet and windy weather coming in again during the week! Mal

North Wales is currently dry and a pleasent Autumnal morning is in prospect but don't leave it to long!! Rain is due again later today! Well done to the lads on the Three Peaks yesterday!

This is for Martin and Mark who with two others are doing the 3 peaks over the next couple of days. Brave lads doing it in November! I did try to E mail you guys but it came right back to me! Expects some cold and blustery winds from the North West for The 'Ben', and the possobility of snow showers above about 2000 feet. Later on Thursday the winds will die down a little and turn more south westerly so it will be warmer, but wetter! Underfoot conditions will be wet but that is not a major problem on Snowdon! Best of Luck!! Mal

North Wales is currently only suitable for ducks, canoeists and kayakers.Mal

Very wild, wet and windy. I should think that even Tremadog is a little beyond the pale today. I've just got back from 34 weeks in Nepal so my apologies if things have not been updated on this site during my absence, hopefully that will improve a little from now on as I plan to be around for most of the autumn. Things were not so good in Nepal either, lots of fresh snow in the Rowaling region accompanied by strong winds at times. Lote hope we get some decent weather over the next few weeks. Mal

wet wild and windy
check out the latest forcast here
http://www.para-excellence.co.uk/weather.html

see you soon

Message for John Hamilton. The Snowdon area comprises many different rock types. Mostly Volcanic origin with Rhyolite and Dolerite being the most common. The two types can be clearly seen from Pont y Gromlech in the Llanberis Pass. Looking towrda Crib Goch, the crags known as Dinas Mot have a smoother central 'nose' which is Rhyolite and darker, rougher much more vegitated 'wings'. These are Dolerite. It is also worth noting that the summit of Snowdon itself is the remains of an extinct volcano. Hope this helps you, if you want to know more, ask a geologist! Cheers, Mal

The first significant rain for three weeks and that was yesterday whilst I was on the hill with a group of kids! Real Welsh rain and lots of it. It was a shock to the system! It was promised fine today but it the moment it is decidedly grey and unpromising. Should be an interesting day in Beddgelert tomorrow (Sat) with a 'Sustainabilty Fair'

what kind of rock is mnt snowdon? i need your help desperetly please

It's still dry and sunny this morning although with a cool breeze. The high crags are dry and even the Moelwyns were pretty dry underfoot this weekend. Not sure how long it's going to last for though before the Autumn monsoon starts so grab a quick break before it changes'
Mal

Still warm and dry in North Wales although with a cool breeze. Lovely day on Dinas Mot the other day on West Rib and Diagonal. First did Diagonal in 1972 and it ain't got any easier! Should be dry for the next few days.

Just got back from the Alps and it looks like it might be a pretty good week weatherwise although wednesday doesn't look to good. Come and grab a few days in Snowdonia before it gets really autumnal!

Dry and sunny conditions here for a few more days .

Do come and visit us here in Snowdonia - time and places spare click back for details of what to do

Edited by author 08-03-2002 06:33 AM
Weather in the Alps has so far been very mixed. Today is particularly wet and next week looks fairly unsettled. Around Saas Fee and the eastern Valais there is a good deal more snow than the Chamonix region where the glaciers already have an end of season look.

Just getting better all this week -
Should be a good weekend - climbing somwhere high should it be dry


maybe see you here in sunny Snowdonia ?

Just got back from the Alps the other day and it's a 'dry' season. Already there is very little snow on the glaciers so I would suggest there are going to be a number of bad rockfalls this year. Weather up to now has been a little mixed and it seems to be settling in to a pattern of a few fine days and then a thunder storm or two. I'll be out there again next week so I'll try and update this from time to time. If you happen to be around Chamonix or Saas Fee in the next few weeks, look out for me! Cheers Mal

Very wet overnight and cool and showery today. It feels more like Autumn than early July. Off to the Alps for a week on the 4th July, back on the 11th so apologies if you are trying to catch up with conditions!
mal

It's quite warm and mostly dry this afternooon although still with a cool breeze. Cool and showery this weekend which will be good for the competitors on the Snowdonia Charity Challenge. Cycle from Llanberis to the Rhyd Ddu path, run up and down Snowdon and then cycle up the Nant Gwynant and over Pen y Pass for a Canoe round Llyn Padarn to finish. Not so good for the marshals though! Maybe see you on the summit of Snowdon! Mal.

Still a cool breeze but it's dry and bright today, although the sun is only shining for brief intervals between the clouds. It does look better for the next few days though.
Mal

Glorious afternoon on the coast today but unfortunatly I was stuck inside all day. Looks like becoming showery and unsettled again for the weekend.
Mal

Still a generally damp scene in North Wales although things could be looking up over the next couple of days. Currently it is cool and cloudy outside but anglesey and the North Coast look brighter.
Mal

Falcons are nesting (hungry noisy chicks) at base of Creagh Dhu Wall - Tremadog...
please avoid this routefor the time being

Still a showery next few days ahead and a cool wind at the moment. It's OK between the showers although the higher crags are pretty damp in places. Bye for now. Mal

Edited by author 06-09-2002 02:22 PM
What a soggy Sunday!! It was brighter in the afternoon but apparantly there is more rain due for tonight. Looks a lot better later in the week!
Mal

Edited by author 06-08-2002 05:24 PM
Saturday was mostly dry although with light rain and drizzle on the hills. Sunday looks pretty grim at the moment. Check back on this site after eight in the morning and I'll try and have it updated for you.
Mal

What a wet and windy morning on Snowdon this morning. Still managed to get a group to the top doing the 'three peaks' for charity! They raised £15000. 0p! Well done to all. The crags are fairly damp although should be drying out quickly this afternoon

Well if you missed Saturday on the hill it was a pity! Summer at last with wall to wall sunshine. Don't know whats going to happen yet for the rest of the Bank Holiday but I'll update this as soon as I find out.
Mal

Hi Folks
Thursday lunchtime is still showery although things look set to improve a little for Friday and Saturday. Don't blink though 'cos I think it's going to be wet again next week! Roll on the Alpine season then I can get a suntan.
Mal

Hi All
It looks like yet another showery week although things look set to improve towards the end of the week. As you van imagine most of the high crags are pretty wet although some low lying crags are drying off quickly in between the showers.
Mal

Hi. Wet and very windy as Ian suggests from his comments. Saturday was even wetter than Ian suggested!!! It might stop raining be August, (if we're lucky!) Tomorrow(Sunday) looks slightly better (but I wouldn't bank on it!) It's time maybe to get back to those traditional gullies of yesteryear when men were men and leaders didn't fall off etc). Or, it's time to batten the hatches and hope the weather changes so we can get back to dreams of sun drenched rock etc, etc. Well, heres hoping! Please feel free to contribute. Mal

very very wet - so much so I have been shopping !

rain all the way from Bangor over the pass and past Tremadog back to Harlech they say 'the sun always shines at Tremadog' not today !

Petes Eats is look godd should be brilliant when complete - plenty of seats !! - you just have to visit on days like these ! dont you ?

 <weather forcast click here > /m22

Edited by author 05-24-2002 04:10 PM
It's still a question of sunshine and showers for the weekend. Winds should die down a little so if you can find a sheltered spot, go for it! I'll try and keep you informed although I am really busy this next couple of days!
Mal

Hi Folks
Still wet and windy in Wales, getting worse for Friday and more of the same for the weekend. It's go tto stop sometime. Cleared up for a few hours this afternoon as I was coming down of Snowdon with a really great group of lads from Simon Langton Grammer School from Canturbury. One good thing, it's so windy they crags dry out in a matter of minutes after it's stopped raining!
Mal

Edited by author 05-22-2002 04:54 PM
Well I gotit wrong on Tuesday because it p#**?d down during the afternoon. And it's not really stopped since then. Looks like being wet and windy until the weekend but it will maybe brighten up by then. I did manage to get a group of kids upto thr top of Tryfan today though. Might even try and get then up Snowdon tomorrow.
Mal

Tuesday is mostly dry and bright although more rain is due tonight. Maybe a few showers today but nothing to serious.
Mal

It looks like a wet and windy week with a mixture of sunshine and showers. I'll try and keep you informed but I can tell you the high crags are pretty wet.
Mal

Very wet and drizzly in the Llanberis Pass today although it did brighten up late on today to give a nice evening. The high crags are vrey wet though. A better day forecast tomorrow so I'm off to Anglesey. watch out for thundery showers as the week progresses although it should be warm.
Mal

Today was breezy but generally dry in the mountains and tomorrow should be Ok after some early drizzle. Thursday looks like being dry, sunny and hot with similair conditions on Friday but with an increasing chance of thundery showers.
Mal

tremadog dry today - several teams including myself battled against the wind -a very windy day any loose ropes blowing up the crag ! - the sun was shining by late afternoon.
If your thinking of comming to Snowdonia this weekend check out the forcast via the link on massage /m22 it is looking better.

Edited by author 05-13-2002 06:27 AM
It's back to a wild and windy Wales today. Looks like a mixed week of weather, I'll keep you posted!

Friday morning is a little grey and cloudy although it's promised to get brighter later. However, all the crags are dry and a dry w/end is forcast. See you on the crags! Mal

Back home from Kosovo and the weather looks set fine and mostly dry for the next couple of days. Perhaps the chance of some showers tomorrorow (Friday) but they shouldn't amount to much. I'll be in the Pass on Thursday and possibly at Cwm Silyn on Friday. I'll keep you postaed n conditions for the w/end.
Mal

Good day out today (Saturday) - looking ok for Tommrow but Monday could be different.
Lovely sunset ast I type this one of the best this year.
Do come and visit north Wales soon check out the forcast see /m22 for a very good site
see you soon

Very hot and sunny in the Balkans. Found about a dozen new crags over the last week or so, not much time for for more exploration. Back to Blighty on Monday
Mal

not looking good for the next few days but next week should be good here in Snowdonia
check out the following site for up to date weather forcast for Snowdonia.

http://www.para-excellence.co.uk/weather.html

But it's dry, sunny and warm in Kosovo! However, the skiing has finished for the season so it'll have to be the rocks on days off.

wet again even tremadogs wet !

Edited by author 04-18-2002 04:51 PM
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Edited by author 04-18-2002 04:48 PM
the weather has changed - Tremadog today rain hail and dark clouds all day long every where now very wet - except the bouldering wall at hyll drem and the girdle !!
it has to get dryer for the end of the month ? ?

Wednesday is still dry mid afternoon but it is definatly becoming more overcast as the afternoon goes on. Looks more of a changable pattern to the weather over the next few days.
MAL

Monday was mostly dry and sunny although a little cold on the Idwal Slabs, and it turned out to be a lovely evening later on. Tuesday is still bright and sunny with little wind making it feel warmer than of late. Some showers are forecast over the next few days but it shouldn't be to bad. I'll keep you posted.Cheers
Mal

Edited by author 04-14-2002 03:40 AM
If you wanted some nice dry rock you missed it on Saturday! Today is damp,cool and drizzly but it should brighten up later. Tomorrow looks like it could be quite a nice day again. Cheers
Mal

Tremadog today was dry but overcast although the sun did try to break though in the afternoon. A little rain fell in the hills earlier today although nothing much. I will be on the Glyders tomorrow and possibly on Ampitheatre Buttress on Sunday. Looks like a predominatly dry weekend (I never could spell!)although a few showers are possible. Cheers
Mal

The weather for friday is still looking dry although fairly cool. See you on the crags. Mal

North Wales is dry with a little cloud and a cool breeze. The crags are mostly dry. Thanks. Mal

Edited by author 04-09-2002 06:28 AM
Finally back in Wales and the sun is shining. Some thin high cloud and a slight chiily breeze in places but the crags are mostly dry! Looks like similar for the rest of the week but watch this space, I'll keep you posted!
Mal

Final days work in Kosovo tomorrow for a couple of weeks. Guess what? It's snowing again! Several centimetres on the hills again last night should make the skiing great! Not good for cragging though. Back in Wales on monday, I'll update you from there!
Mal

Edited by author 04-05-2002 02:07 PM
The weather in Kosovo is sunny and warm. Temoerature today around 18/20 centigrade with wall to wall sunshine! Sunday was our rest day so the pistes of Bresavici were sampled! Perfect skiing conditions with well groomed runs, plenty of sunshine and all at a very reasonable 20 Euroes for ski hire and a day ticket, thats about £14. 0p! All for now. Back home in a few days!

Edited by author 03-26-2002 03:07 PM
It's still a little chilly in Kosovo although not half as bad as it was the other day, and it' stopped snowing! We'll be in shorts and tee shirts this time next week!

I believe it was springlike in North Wales the other day but I'll tell for nothing that it was y cold in the Balkans! There is an icy wind blowing down from Siberia and it's snowing intermitantly> However the skiing (I kid you not)down near the Macedonian border on Saturday was terrific at times but poor visability hampered progress at times. For those who like the adventurous side of Skiing, I can thoroughly reccomend it! Only one piste basher and I don't think they had any deisel for that anyway!

warm and very windy had to retreat to Tremadog today too windy in Molewyns ... a good choice althog not completly sheltered better than in the mountains . . Erics cafe not yet open mid-week though.

/m4
hardly ruthless a little tame !
xxx

I think that climbing conditions these days are ruthless yet graceful
            Love from anonymous ;^)

Ice on paths at around 700m and above, take care in shelterd / depressed paths as ice is in patches down to 500m in places.

Some fresh snow / sleet / hail above 600m - crust of ice under foot.
With some sheet ice in depressions on shelterd paths and cwms in the Glyders today.

winter conditions are not here yet.
More reports on Friday after a night out camping !!!

23/02/02
very windy with some snow on the tops - but alas no good condituions for winter climbing.
ian