I'm repeating this tip in a number of locations, because people simply don't seem to realise.
The mountains of Snowdonia are not high in comparison with others in the world. It's easy to underestimate their danger.
Welsh weather can change quickly. Slate and scree are slippery, even when it's not wet. It's easy to fall.
If you're walking, dress sensibly; take waterproofs, and good shoes (I've seen women trying to get up Snowdon in strappy sandals), and a warmer layer or two (temperatures are always lower the higer you go, and drop rapidly when it rains or clouds roll in). Use a good map, carry a whistle to attract attention (mobile reception is not guaranted), tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back. Take something to eat and something to drink (drinking from streams is not recommended; there may be a dead sheep in the water a little further up).
Every year the volunteer mountain rescue people have to spend time searching for and rescuing people who are simply ignorant. Don't let it be you.
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