Notch Arete via Y Gully [Grade 2 Scramble on Tryfan]

Watch me take on this delightful grade 2 scramble on Notch Arete via Y Gully on Tryfan's west face.

Photos, map and route description on my website: https://thebaldscrambler.co.uk/snowdo...
My scrambling boots: https://amzn.to/3unQiwD
My rucksack: https://amzn.to/3Omz7TQ
Recommended guide book (Scrambles in Snowdonia): https://amzn.to/3nizG5n

Notch Arete is a slabby ramp, high up on the west face of Tryfan in the Glyderau and can be reached via several lower scrambles including Y Gully.

On the day I found the rocks grippy and I thoroughly enjoyed the climb.

Here I show you the route I took, the conditions I encountered and of course, my thoughts on the overall route and scramble.

I've done this scramble before and it could be the perfect step up for those that have done the nearby grade 1 North Ridge a few times and are looking to take on a more challenging grade 2 scramble in the same area.

Chapters:
00:00 - intro
01:54 - approach
02:41 - Y Gully
04:20 - top of Y Gully
04:54 - Notch Arete approach
07:04 - Notch Arete scramble
09:30 - topping out of Notch Arete
10:00 - final thoughts

Disclaimer and Disclosure:
Scrambling is a form of climbing and involves considerable risk, if you undertake any of the routes I have described in this video, you do so at your own risk as weather conditions and the passage of time will affect the character of the route. Your skill level, confidence at height and ability to spot and avoid danger will be tested on any scramble. If in doubt, pay for a professional guide to take you on a route.
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