点评:I chose to have my first winter mountaineering experience with The Summit is Optional on 11/12th January and, what an experience it was! We headed to Eryri and swiftly began lessons on decision making and use of equipment. After fighting through some thicker snow, Pat taught me how to don crampons and, heading up The Screes on Glyder Fach, showed me what to do with my ice axe if I slipped. Roped up, we had a slightly more technical descent which was perfect to increase confidence.
On the Sunday, we summited Tryfan via the North Ridge and focussed on the proper use of crampons and the ice axe whilst climbing and even broken new ground reaching the summit. At all points I felt in perfectly safe hands with Pat. His knowledge of, and passion for all things mountains and climbing is outstanding. He's also an excellent instructor, recognising when his student is ready for their next challenge. I can't recommend The Summit is Optional enough.
翻译:我选择在 1 月 11/12 日参加 The Summit is Optional 的第一次冬季登山体验,那真是一次难忘的经历!我们前往 Eryri,迅速开始学习决策和设备使用。在穿过厚厚的积雪后,Pat 教我如何穿上冰爪,在前往 Glyder Fach 的 The Screes 时,他告诉我如果滑倒了该如何使用冰镐。系好绳索后,我们进行了一次技术性更强的下山,这对增强信心非常有帮助。
周日,我们通过北岭登上 Tryfan 峰,专注于在攀登过程中正确使用冰爪和冰镐,甚至在到达峰顶时开辟了新路。在 Pat 的指导下,我始终感到十分安全。他对山峰和登山的了解和热情都非常出色。他也是一名出色的教练,能够识别出他的学生何时准备好迎接下一个挑战。我强烈推荐 The Summit is Optional。