Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team

02/04/2026

Welcome back to our team of Volunteer Wardens! ⛰️

Last Friday, our Volunteer Wardens came together to enjoy a team session at the start of another season of advising walkers and patrolling the paths.

We are incredibly grateful to them for their dedication.

A big thank you as well to Phil Benbow and Elfyn Jones from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team for their engaging presentations to the team.

If you’re visiting Yr Wyddfa this year – keep an eye out for our Volunteer Wardens. They’re always happy to chat or answer any questions you may have!

01/04/2026

March kept us busy — 18 callouts, 13 full team deployments, with Sunday the busiest day and most incidents on the Llanberis Path. ⛰️🚨

It’s been a real tale of two halves. Winter conditions one week, spring sunshine the next — and that’s exactly the point. 🌨️🌤️ The mountains don’t always stick to the forecast you checked before setting off!

We’re still seeing some familiar patterns behind our callouts. This month, many incidents came down to people heading out despite poor forecast conditions, being caught out by rapidly changing weather, or setting off without the right equipment. In some cases, routes didn’t quite match experience levels on the day.

It’s not about blame — it’s a reminder of how quickly things can tip from a good day out into something more serious. ⚠️

Before you head out, take a moment:

• What’s the weather doing at the summit, not just at the car park?

• Do I have the right kit if things change?

• Am I experienced enough for this route today?

A quick bit of planning can make all the difference. ✅

As we head into the Easter holidays — and a busy bank holiday weekend — we want everyone to enjoy the mountains safely. Current forecasts suggest periods of high winds and rain, and conditions at the top can be very different to what you experience down low.

If you are heading out:

• Check the latest forecasts metoffice the_mwis and ground conditions via Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Eryri National Park

• Pack properly — waterproofs, warm layers, and essentials

• Be ready to turn back if conditions don’t feel right 🔁

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Buom yn brysur drwy gydol mis Mawrth — 18 o alwadau, 13 o alwadau tîm cyfan, gyda'r diwrnod prysuraf ddydd Sul a’r mwyafrif o ddigwyddiadau ar Lwybr Llanberis. ⛰️🚨

Bu’n stori o ddau hanner. Amodau gaeafol un wythnos, heulwen y gwanwyn yr wythnos nesaf — a dyna sy’n bwysig i’w gofio. 🌧️ ⛅️ Nid yw’r mynyddoedd bob amser yn cadw at y rhagolygon a welsoch cyn cychwyn ar eich taith!

Rydym yn parhau i weld patrymau cyfarwydd yn gefndir i’n galwadau. Y mis hwn, y rheswm dros nifer o’r digwyddiadau oedd bod pobl yn mynd allan er gwaethaf rhagolygon amodau gwael, yn cael eu dal gan y tywydd yn newid yn gyflym, neu’n cychwyn ar eu taith heb yr offer cywir. Mewn rhai achosion, nid oedd llwybrau’n cyd-fynd â lefelau profiad ar y diwrnod.

Dim eisiau rhoi bai ar bobl ydyn ni — ond eisiau atgoffa pobl pa mor gyflym y gall pethau newid o fod yn ddiwrnod allan da i rywbeth mwy difrifol. ⚠️

Cyn mynd allan, cymerwch funud i ystyried:

• Sut mae’r tywydd ar y copa, nid yn y maes parcio yn unig?

• Oes gennyf y cit cywir pe bai pethau’n newid?

• Ydw i'n ddigon profiadol i’r llwybr hwn heddiw?

Gall ychydig o gynllunio wneud gwahaniaeth mawr. ✅

Wrth i wyliau’r Pasg ddechrau —gyda phenwythnos gŵyl y banc prysur ar ei ffordd — rydym eisiau i bawb fwynhau’r mynyddoedd yn ddiogel. Mae’r rhagolygon presennol yn awgrymu cyfnodau o law a gwyntoedd cryfion, a gall amodau ar y copa fod yn wahanol iawn i’r amodau a welwch ar y tir isel.

Os ydych chi’n mynd allan:

• Gwiriwch y rhagolygon metoffice the_mwis a’r amodau tir diweddaraf drwy Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri - Eryri National Park

• Paciwch yn briodol - dillad cynnes sy’n dal dŵr, a hanfodion

• Byddwch yn barod i droi’n ôl os nad yw’r amodau’n teimlo’n iawn 🔁

17/03/2026

❗️If you’re heading into the mountains, please take time to plan your route, check the weather and ground conditions, carry the right equipment and make sure you have the experience needed for the terrain and conditions.

🏔️ Winter conditions continued through February, with ice, snow and poor visibility all contributing to incidents on the hill – it was another busy month for us with 22 callouts in total, including 14 full team deployments.

Sadly, one of these incidents resulted in two fatalities. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the families and loved ones affected.

During the month Sunday proved to be our busiest day with the majority of our callouts to the PYG Track. Several incidents involved people who were inexperienced in mountain environments, along with situations where poor decision making or human error had contributed.

Across the month the team responded to a wide range of incidents which included carrying out searches, using technical rope systems where required and working closely with partner agencies and aircraft to help bring people to safety.

As always, a huge thank you to our volunteers and partner organisations who give their time to respond to incidents in the mountains at all hours 🙏

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❗️Os ydych am fynd draw i’r mynyddoedd, cymerwch eich amser i gynllunio eich llwybr, gwirio’r tywydd a chyflwr y tir, bod â’r offer cywir a gwneud yn siwr bod gennych y profiad sydd ei angen er gyfer y dirwedd a’r tywydd.

🏔️ Parhaodd tywydd gaeafol drwy gydol mis Chwefror, gyda rhew, eira a gwelededd gwael i gyd yn cyfrannu at broblemau ar y bryniau - roedd hi’n fis prysur arall i ni gyda 22 achos o alw allan i gyd, gan gynnwys 14 lle cafodd y tîm llawn ei alw.

Yn drist iawn, arweiniodd un o’r digwyddiadau hyn at ddwy farwolaeth. Mae ein meddyliau a’n cydymdeimladau dwysaf gyda theuluoedd ac anwyliaid sydd wedi cael eu heffeithio.

Yn ystod y mis, profodd dydd Sul i fod ein diwrnod prysuraf gyda’r rhan fwyaf o’n galwadau allan i Llwybr y PYG. Mae nifer o ddigwyddiadau yn gysylltiedig â phobl ddibrofiad ar y mynydd, ynghyd â sefyllfaoedd lle roedd penderfyniadau gwael neu gamgymeriad dynol wedi cyfrannu at y problemau.

Yn ystod y mis, ymatebodd y tîm i amrywiaeth eang o ddigwyddiadau oedd yn cynnwys cynnal chwiliadau, defnyddio systemau rhaffau technegol yn ôl yr angen a gweithio’n agos gydag asiantaethau partner a hofrenyddion er mwyn helpu i ddwyn pobl yn ôl yn ddiogel.

Fel bob amser, diolch o galon i’n holl wirfoddolwyr a sefydliadau partner sy’n rhoi o’u hamser er mwyn ymateb i ddigwyddiadau ar y mynydd ar bob awr. 🙏

25/02/2026

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Help Stephanie Jolly raise money to support Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team

21/02/2026

We can confirm that two bodies have been located in the Eryri mountain range during searches for two missing men, aged 19 and 20.

Concerns for the welfare of the men were reported to police on Wednesday, 18 February.

Crews from Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Service, SARDA and HM Coastguard were deployed and carried out extensive searches on Yr Wyddfa until the early hours of Thursday morning.

Searches resumed at approximately 8am on Thursday, 19 February.

Tragically, the bodies of the two men were located and recovered as part of these co-ordinated search efforts. Both have now been formally identified, and their families have been informed.

The coroner has been notified, and we ask that the privacy of the families is respected at this difficult time.

Jurgen Dissmann, Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: “On behalf of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, I would like to extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the two men who have tragically lost their lives.

“The team were tasked by North Wales Police and launched an extensive multi-agency operation in full winter conditions. Volunteers searched across challenging mountain terrain in snow and ice, working long hours through the night in difficult weather in an effort to locate the pair as quickly as possible.

"Despite the determined and sustained commitment of everyone involved, we are deeply saddened that, despite all efforts, the outcome was not what we had hoped for.

I would like to sincerely thank our colleagues from Aberglaslyn Mountain Rescue Team, RAF Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA and HM Coastguard for their invaluable assistance throughout the operation.”

Further updates will be provided when appropriate.

08/02/2026

Our 2026 recruitment window is now open!

Joining the UK’s busiest mountain rescue team is a big commitment. Having a good support network around you is very useful as the unpaid volunteer role is demanding. You will see medical trauma, long nights in awful weather, big walks with heavy kit on your back BUT you will also spend your time with a bunch of great, like-minded people who love helping out fellow walkers and climbers!

We now have 2 NEW team member categories available!

To join our team within any member category, you will need to:

• Be an excellent team player.
• Live within 30 minutes of our base in Nant Peris and have a full driving licence.
• Have good local knowledge of Yr Wyddfa and its surrounding mountains.
• Be able to attend at least 24 callouts in your first year, which will be at all times of the day and night.

Operational Support Member

We are seeking team members to support all areas of rescue operations. This means you do not need to be an active hill team member but rather someone who can provide one or more of the following:

• Assistance logging the details of the callouts alongside our team of Coordinators.
• Driving support.
• Base maintenance.
• Assistance with base activities including kit management post-rescue.

Hill Member

For this role you need to be:

• A competent hill-walker who is able to navigate and move efficiently through steep terrain in all weathers, day or night.
• Experienced as a self-sufficient hill walker, who is able to cope with arduous mountain weather for long periods of time.

Full Hill Member

For this role you need to be:

• A competent mountaineer as we frequently have callouts on Crib Goch, in all weathers and conditions. We need you to be fully at ease on this type of terrain.
• Experienced building safe belays and keeping yourself and another person safe on a variety of stances.
• Ideally, you will have done some rock climbing. The ability to climb wet rock in big boots is generally more useful than climbing extreme grades.

We are also seeking a team Doctor – who would ideally be a Full Hill Member but other member categories will be considered.

If you would like to apply for any of the team member categories above, please request the application form from: [email protected]

Applications must be received by the 1 March 2026.

08/02/2026

Mae ein ffenestr recriwtio ar gyfer 2026 yn agored!

Mae ymuno gyda thîm achub mynydd prysuraf y DU yn ymrwymiad mawr. Mae cael rhwydwaith gefnogol effeithiol o’ch cwmpas yn bwysig, gan fod y rôl ddi-dâl yma yn un sy'n gofyn llawer. Byddwch yn dod ar draws anafiadau difrifol, cewch nosweithiau hir allan mewn tywydd garw, a bydd rhai o’r teithiau yn hir gydag offer trwm ar eich cefn OND byddwch yng nghwmni criw arbennig o bobl sy’n rhannu yr un diddordebau, ac sy’n cael pleser mawr o helpu eu cyd-gerddwyr a dringwyr!

Mae gennym bellach ddau gategori aelodaeth NEWYDD!

I ymuno â’r tîm mewn unrhyw gategori aelodaeth, bydd angen:

• Bod yn chwaraewr tîm ardderchog.
• Bod yn byw o fewn 30 munud o amser gyrru o’n canolfan yn Nant Peris.
• Bod yn gyfarwydd â’r Wyddfa a’r mynyddoedd cyfagos.
• Bod yn gallu ymateb i 24 o alwadau’r tîm yn ystod eich blwyddyn gyntaf. Gall y galwadau fod ar unrhyw adeg o’r dydd neu nos.

Aelod Cefnogi Gweithrediadau

Rydym yn chwilio am aelodau a all gefnogi pob agwedd o’n gweithgareddau achub. Golyga hyn nad oes angen i chi fod yn aelod mynydd ond yn hytrach yn gallu cynorthwyo gydag un neu fwy o’r canlynol:

• Cofnodi manylion a phenderfyniadau yn ystod ein galwadau, gan weithio ochr yn ochr gyda’n tîm o Gydlynwyr.
• Cymorthwyo gyda gyrru cerbydau’r tîm.
• Cynnal ein canolfan.
• Cynorthwyo gyda gweithgareddau yn ein canolfan, gan gynnwys edrych ar ôl offer ar ddiwedd galwadau.


Aelod Mynydd

Ar gyfer y rôl yma bydd angen i chi fod:
• Yn gerddwr mynydd cymwys, sy’n gallu canfod eich ffordd a sumud yn hyderus ar dir serth ymhob tywydd, ddydd neu nos.
• Yn gerddwr hunangynhaliol a phrofiadol, sy’n gallu dygymod â thywydd garw ar y mynydd am gyfnodau hir.

Aelod Mynydd Llawn

Ar gyfer y rôl yma bydd angen i chi fod:
• Yn fynyddwr cymwys gan ein bod yn cael galwadau rheolaidd i ardal Crib Goch, ym mhob tywydd ac o dan amodau a all fod yn heriol. Bydd angen i chi fod yn gwbl gyfforddus ar dirwedd o’r math yma.
• Gyda phrofiad o sefydlu belai diogel i’ch cadw chi ac eraill yn ddiogel, mewn safleodd amrywiol.
• Gyda phrofiad, yn ddelfydol, o ddringo creigiau. Mae’r gallu i ddringo craig wlyb mewn esgidiau mynydd mawr yn bwysicach na’r gallu i ddringo i safon eithafol.

Rydym hefyd yn chwilio am Feddyg Tîm. Yn ddelfrydol, byddai yn ymuno fel Aelod Mynydd Llawn, ond byddai categoriau eraill yn cael eu hystyried.

Os hoffech wneud cais i ymuno â’r Tîm yn un o’r categorïau aelodaeth uchod, mae ffurflenni cais ar gael gan: [email protected]

Rhaid i geisiadau gael eu derbyn erbyn 1af Mawrth 2026

04/02/2026

January call-out roundup 🆘🏔️

‼️It was a busy start to the year for the team, with 17 callouts during January — more than double the number attended during the same month last year, when the team responded to eight incidents. In total, 23 people were assisted, with just over half of incidents requiring full team deployments and Sundays once again proving to be the busiest day.

Poor visibility featured in the majority of callouts and was often combined with challenging winter conditions including snow, ice, heavy rain and strong winds ❄️ 🌧️ 🧊 💨 Inexperience and decision-making issues were also common factors, particularly on routes such as the Pyg Track, Llanberis Path, Miners’ Track and Crib Goch.

A large proportion of those we assisted were aged between 16 and 24. Thankfully, many people were able to be walked off or transported by team vehicles, although one incident required a stretcher evacuation. Injuries and illnesses ranged from sprains and fractures to medical and breathing-related issues.

🙏 A huge thank you to our partner agencies who have supported us throughout the month!

‼️ It’s still very wintry on the tops so here is a reminder: mountain conditions can change rapidly. Always check the forecast and ground conditions, carry appropriate equipment, plan your route carefully and be prepared to turn back if conditions deteriorate.

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Crynodeb o alwadau allan mis Ionawr 🆘🏔️

‼️ Bu’n ddechrau prysur i’r flwyddyn i’r tîm, gyda 17 o alwadau allan ym mis Ionawr - mwy na dwbl y galwadau allan ym mis Ionawr y llynedd, lle’r oedd rhaid i’r tîm ymateb i wyth o ddigwyddiadau. Cafodd cyfanswm o 23 o bobl gymorth, gydag ychydig dros hanner o’r digwyddiadau angen i’r tîm cyfan gael ei alw allan. Unwaith eto, dydd Sul oedd y diwrnod prysuraf.

Roedd gwelededd gwael yn ffactor yn y rhan fwyaf o’r galwadau allan ac yn aml wedi’i gyfuno â thywydd heriol y gaeaf, gan gynnwys eira, rhew, glaw trwm a gwyntoedd cryfion ❄️🧊🌧️💨 Roedd diffyg profiad a phroblemau gwneud penderfyniadau hefyd yn ffactorau cyffredin, yn enwedig ar lwybr PYG, Llwybr Llanberis, Llwybr y Mwynwyr a Chrib Goch.

Roedd llawer o’r bobl a gafodd gymorth gennym rhwng 16 a 24 mlwydd oed. Yn ffodus, roedd llawer o’r bobl yn gallu cael eu cerdded i fan diogel neu eu cludo gan gerbydau’r tîm. Ond, bu’n rhaid defnyddio’r stretsher ar gyfer un digwyddiad. Roedd yr anafiadau a’r salwch yn amrywio o ysigiadau a thoresgyrn i faterion meddygol a materion sy’n gysylltiedig ag anadlu.

‼️ Mae’r tywydd yn arw yn yr uchelfannau o hyd felly dyma nodyn atgoffa: gall tywydd ar y mynyddoedd newid yn gyflym. Cymerwch olwg ar y rhagolygon tywydd a’r tywydd tu allan bob amser, ewch â chyfarpar priodol gyda chi, cynlluniwch eich llwybr yn ofalus a byddwch yn barod i droi’n eich ôl os bydd y tywydd yn gwaethygu.

08/01/2026

Severe winter conditions developing on Yr Wyddfa ‼️

With further snowfall expected as Storm Goretti moves across the UK, winter conditions on Yr Wyddfa are continuing to develop, particularly on the upper sections of popular routes including the Pyg Track and the Llanberis Path.

Recent observations show areas of unstable snow, with cornices forming in several locations near the top of the mountain. These overhanging snow features can be difficult to spot, especially in poor visibility, and may collapse without warning. In certain circumstances, this could lead to serious falls or trigger localised avalanches, particularly where paths run close to steep ground.

Fresh snow can be very tempting, but winter mountain environments bring additional risks. Moving safely in these conditions relies on experience, strong navigation skills, and an understanding of how snow behaves, as well as having suitable winter equipment.

Elfyn Jones, volunteer at Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, said: “As you can see from the photo, many paths are now unrecognisable and buried under snow, highlighting how important good navigation skills are in these conditions. Conditions are changing quickly, and the higher sections of the Llanberis Path and the railway are particularly dangerous. The snow is compacted and icy, meaning crampons and an ice axe are essential, and large banks of snow alongside the railway can be hard to judge and could lead to serious falls. These are complex winter conditions where experience and sound judgement are key.”

Anyone heading into the mountains is encouraged to take time to assess the conditions, check the forecast, and consider how confident they feel managing winter terrain. Being flexible with plans and prepared to turn back can make a big difference.

📸 Photo credit: Miguel Pilgrim

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Tywydd gaeafol difrifol yn datblygu ar Yr Wyddfa

Gyda disgwyl rhagor o eira eleni wrth i Storm Goretti symud ar draws y DU, mae tywydd gaeafol ar yr Wyddfa yn parhau i ddatblygu, yn arbennig ar rannau uchaf llwybrau poblogaidd gan gynnwys Llwybr Pyg a Llwybr Llanberis.

Mae arsylwadau diweddar yn dangos ardaloedd o eira ansefydlog, gyda gordoeau yn ffurfio mewn nifer o leoliadau ger copa’r mynydd. Mae’r gordoeau eira hyn yn anodd eu gweld, yn enwedig mewn gwelededd gwael, a gallant gwympo heb rybudd. Mewn rhai amgylchiadau, gallai hyn arwain at syrthiadau difrifol neu achosi cwympiadau eira lleol, yn enwedig lle mae llwybrau yn agos at dir serth.
Gall eira newydd fod yn demtasiwn, ond mae amgylcheddau mynyddig gaeafol yn dod â risgiau ychwanegol. Mae symud yn ddiogel drwy sefyllfaoedd fel hyn yn ddibynnol ar brofiad, sgiliau llywio cryf, a dealltwriaeth o sut mae eira’n ymddwyn, ynghyd â chael offer gaeaf addas.

Dywedodd Elfyn Jones, gwirfoddolwr yn Nhîm Achub Mynydd Llanberis: “Fel y gwelwch o’r llun, ni ellir gweld nifer o’r llwybrau ar hyn o bryd ac maent wedi’u claddu gan eira, gan ddangos pa mor bwysig yw sgiliau llywio da mewn tywydd fel hyn. Mae’r tywydd yn newid yn gyflym, ac mae rhannau uchaf Llwybr Llanberis a’r rheilffordd yn arbennig o beryglus. Mae’r eira wedi’i gywasgu ac yn rhewllyd, gan olygu fod cramponau a bwyell rew yn hanfodol, ac mae’n anodd gweld dyfnder y llethrau mawr o eira ar hyd y rheilffordd a gallai hynny arwain at syrthiadau difrifol. Mae’r rhain yn sefyllfaoedd gaeafol cymhleth lle mae profiad a barn gadarn yn allweddol.”

Anogir unrhyw un sydd am fentro i’r mynyddoedd gymryd amser i asesu’r sefyllfa, edrych ar y rhagolygon tywydd, ac ystyried pa mor hyderus maent yn teimlo wrth lywio drwy dirwedd aeafol. Gall bod yn hyblyg gyda chynlluniau a bod yn barod i droi’n ôl wneud gwahaniaeth mawr.

05/01/2026

‼️ 2025 was another record-breaking year for Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, with our volunteers responding to 358 callouts – nearly an average of one a day. Of these incidents, over 30% are managed by our co-ordinators directly while 231 required full team deployments, placing significant demand on our entirely volunteer-run service.

📊 By the numbers:

Busiest month: August

Busiest days: Saturdays and Sundays

Most common locations: Llanberis Path, followed by Crib Goch

Tragically, we attended 9 fatalities during the year.

In the final month of the year alone, we received 14 callouts, resulting in 10 full team deployments. Six of these incidents were to Crib Goch.

Following a similar trend in November, we continue to see callouts increase in this area of Yr Wyddfa. Many of these involved walkers who were inexperienced and had not fully researched the route or weather conditions before heading out.

Jurgen Dissman, Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue, said: “We hope everyone has had a good Christmas and Happy New Year. We have finished the year with another record-breaking number of callouts, which continue to rise each year. While we would always encourage people to get outdoors and make the most of the mountains, it’s vital that people prepare properly, research their routes, check the weather, and ensure they have the right equipment and knowledge before setting off.

“We would also like to thank all our partner organisations for their continued support throughout the year, along with our supporters. Your donations are invaluable and help ensure we can continue to operate and support our volunteers as they respond to incidents across the mountains.”

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‼️ Yn 2025, unwaith eto fe gofnodwyd y nifer uchaf erioed o alwadau allan i Dîm Achub Mynydd Llanberis. Ymatebodd ein gwirfoddolwyr i 358 o alwadau allan - bron i un y diwrnod, ar gyfartaledd. Cafodd dros 30% o’r digwyddiadau hyn eu rheoli’n uniongyrchol gan ein cydlynwyr, tra bu i dîm cyfan fod yn angenrheidiol ar gyfer 231 ohonynt, gan roi baich sylweddol ar ein gwasanaeth sy’n cael ei redeg yn gyfan gwbl gan wirfoddolwyr.

📊Yn ôl y rhifau:

Mis prysuraf: Awst

Diwrnodau prysuraf: Y Sadwrn a’r Sul

Lleoliadau mwyaf cyffredin: Llwybr Llanberis, a Chrib Goch yn ail

Yn drist iawn, bu 9 marwolaeth yn ystod y flwyddyn.

Ym mis olaf y flwyddyn yn unig, cawsom 14 o alwadau allan, gyda thîm cyfan yn cael ei alw allan ar gyfer 10 ohonynt. Roedd chwech o’r digwyddiadau hyn ar Grib Goch. Yn debyg iawn i fis Tachwedd, rydym yn parhau i weld galwadau allan yn cynyddu yn yr ardal hon o’r Wyddfa. Roedd llawer o’r rhain yn cynnwys cerddwyr dibrofiad nad oeddent wedi ymchwilio’r llwybr yn drylwyr, na’r tywydd cyn mentro allan.

Dywedodd Jurgen Dissmann, Cadeirydd Tîm Achub Mynydd Llanberis: “Rydym yn gobeithio bod pawb wedi cael Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. Rydym wedi gorffen y flwyddyn gyda’r nifer uchaf erioed o alwadau allan, ac mae’r nifer hwn yn parhau i gynyddu bob blwyddyn. Er y byddem bob amser yn annog pobl i fynd allan i’r awyr agored a gwneud y mwyaf o’r mynyddoedd, mae’n hanfodol bod pobl yn paratoi’n gywir, yn ymchwilio eu llwybrau, yn edrych ar y tywydd, ac yn sicrhau bod ganddyn nhw’r cyfarpar a’r wybodaeth gywir cyn cychwyn arni.

“Hoffem hefyd ddiolch i’n sefydliadau partner am eu cymorth parhaus drwy gydol y flwyddyn, yn ogystal â’n cefnogwyr. Mae eich rhoddion yn werthfawr ac yn helpu i sicrhau y gallwn barhau i weithredu a chefnogi ein gwirfoddolwyr wrth iddyn nhw ymateb i ddigwyddiadau ar hyd a lled y mynyddoedd.”

06/12/2025

‼️🚨 November was a busy month for the team, with 22 callouts in total — 15 of which required full team deployments.

A significant number of these incidents were on Crib Goch, with 7 callouts alone — that’s 33% of all our November rescues.

All of the casualties involved in these Crib Goch callouts were males under 24, and while most were thankfully uninjured (with one very minor injury), these numbers highlight an important message:

Crib Goch is a Grade 1 scramble and becomes far more serious in winter conditions.

It requires:

• Experience
• Appropriate equipment
• Good weather judgement
• A realistic understanding of your own ability

Jurgen Dissman, Chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team said: “We’ve had multiple callouts through November and now another at the start of December for people getting into serious difficulty on Crib Goch — often because the terrain has been underestimated or experience overestimated. At this time of year everything becomes far more serious. Winter weather, high winds, storms and low visibility can turn a manageable day into something extremely dangerous very quickly.

“It’s important to understand that there will be times when we simply can’t reach you. If the weather is too severe, we may have to wait until conditions improve, and that delay could be long. We are highly trained and experienced, but rescuer safety will always be a major part of our decision making.

“Please make sure your experience, skills, fitness and equipment match the route and the conditions — especially in winter.”

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‼️🚨 Roedd mis Tachwedd yn fis prysur i’r tîm, a gafodd ei alw allan 22 o weithiau - gyda 15 o’r galwadau angen i’r tîm llawn gael ei anfon.

Roedd nifer sylweddol o’r digwyddiadau hyn ar Grib Goch, gyda chyfanswm o 7 galwad - sef 33% o’n holl achosion achub ym mis Tachwedd.

Roedd pob un o’r rhai a achubwyd yn sgil y galwadau allan ar y Grib Goch yn ddynion dan 24 mlwydd oed, a thra bod y rhan fwyaf ohonynt, diolch byth, heb eu hanafu (gydag un anaf bach iawn), mae’r niferoedd yma yn tynnu sylw at neges bwysig iawn:

Mae’r Grib Goch yn sgrialfa Gradd 1 ac mae’n dod yn llawer anoddach dan amodau’r gaeaf.
Mae’n gofyn am:

- Brofiad
- Offer priodol
- Gallu asesu’r tywydd yn gall
- Dealltwriaeth realistig o’ch gallu eich hun

Dywedodd Cadeirydd Tîm Achub Mynydd Llanberis, Jurgen Dissman: “Rydym wedi cael nifer fawr o alwadau i fynd allan drwy fis Tachwedd, a dyma un arall ar ddechrau mis Rhagfyr wrth i bobl fynd i drafferthion difrifol ar Grib Goch – yn aml gan nad yw’r bobl wedi sylweddoli pa mor anodd yw’r dirwedd neu wedi mentro heb ddigon o brofiad. Ar yr adeg hon o’r flwyddyn mae pethau’n anoddach ac yn fwy difrifol fyth. Gall tywydd y gaeaf, gwyntoedd cryfion, stormydd a’r ffaith nad oes modd gweld yn bell, droi diwrnod hamddenol yn sefyllfa eithriadol o beryglus yn sydyn iawn.

“Mae’n bwysig deall y bydd yna adegau lle na fydd hi’n bosib i ni eich cyrraedd. Os bydd y tywydd yn rhy wael, efallai y bydd angen i ni ddisgwyl i’r tywydd wella, a gallai’r oedi fod yn amser maith. Rydym yn bobl brofiadol gyda llawer iawn o hyfforddiant, ond bydd diogelwch yr achubwyr yn elfen bwysig iawn wrth wneud penderfyniadau.

“Cofiwch sicrhau bod eich profiad, gallu, ffitrwydd a’ch offer oll yn ddigonol ar gyfer llwybr eich taith a’r tywydd – yn enwedig yn y gaeaf.”