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An ascent of Tryfan via the Little Gully scramble route from the A5, followed by Bristly Ridge to reach Glyder Fawr, making VHF contacts from both summits.

A direct northern approach to Elidir Fawr from Deiniolen following the reservoir access road, then crossing to Y Garn and returning via Carnedd y Filiast.

The challenging final summit in a four-peak Rhinogydd traverse, completing a 20-point day circuit.

A great hike to one of SOTA’s newest Welsh Marilyn summits, featuring both FM and digital voice modes from this remote and rugged peak.

The second summit in a four-peak Rhinogydd traverse, featuring the highest point in the range and a summit-to-summit contact with Shining Tor G/SP-004.

A quick but rewarding activation of Moelfre, the first peak in an ambitious four-summit traverse of the Rhinogydd range.

A challenging ascent of Tryfan via the Bastow Buttress scramble in poor weather, guiding lost hikers, and a brief SOTA activation with my Yaesu VX6 HT.

An enjoyable circuit of Y Garn via the East Ridge grade 2 scramble, featuring three summit-to-summit contacts during the SOTA activation.

A circular hike taking the eastern approach to Arenig Fawr via the bothy, with 16 VHF contacts including two summit-to-summit QSOs.

A morning hike up Trum y Ddysgl via the Nantlle Ridge with a descent through Beddgelert forest, featuring contacts with Ireland on 2m VHF.