{"id":2148,"date":"2014-11-05T20:50:08","date_gmt":"2014-11-05T20:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indoorsout.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2148"},"modified":"2014-11-10T21:42:10","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T21:42:10","slug":"its-all-about-da-mountain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/indoorsout.co.uk\/blog\/05\/11\/2014\/its-all-about-da-mountain","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s all about da mountain"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"image_4\"<\/a>We awoke in the ungodly hours of the morning to a knock on the door. We hurried to get dressed before tripping down the stairs to a scrumptious breakfast. At 9 o\u2019clock we assembled in the Lecture Room where we found out our day would be spent hiking up Mount Y Garn at 947m high with incredible views of our surroundings.
\nAround 10ish we set off in the minivan with our bags full of waterproofs and jumpers (we had learnt from yesterday\u2019s freezing gorge walking- extra clothes are needed!) and parked near Llyn Ogwen (lake). After changing into all our waterproofs and extra jumpers, we embarked on our adventure. Scrambling up the rocks we arrived at the bottom of the lake, and continued to walk through the squelchy mud- trying not to lose our boots, until we approached the towering mountain.
\nRather daunted, (and the instructors unnerved by our silence) we began the trek up the unsteady stone path. However, after about a minute, we stopped to remove our unnecessary garments- already drenched with sweat. Eww. Unbelievably, Olly sported jeans and a checked shirt! (since his joggers were still soaked form yesterday\u2019s activity) We regularly paused to catch our breath and have nibbles of lunch. Legs like jelly, we were only a third of the way up the steps at 11 o\u2019clock. The sole thing that spurred us on was the spectacular view.
\nThe heavens opened. We whipped our waterproofs out of our bag and put them on. Despite this, it was only a drizzle, and we proceeded to boil again in our many layers for 20 minutes until the rain subsided. Just then, when we were losing all hope, a dazzling rainbow appeared and the sun came out. This quickened our pace (that and another menacing rain cloud was bearing down upon us) and we soon came to the end of the stairs. Slumping down on the spiky rocks, we had a quick snack and a drink from our Thermos flasks.
\nNow two thirds up Y Garn, we stripped off more layers and carried on. The layers of slate proved a very slippery surface and many of us stumbled. During the journey, Mr White managed to think of a song for every situation. (Number One Hit- I\u2019m on top the world, eh!)- dearie me. Fingers in our ears, we encountered 2 funny gentlemen who couldn\u2019t believe that: 1) we were teenagers willingly walking up a mountain and 2) we were from Kent.
\nA chill was in the air, so we stopped to put on a jumper and finally arrived at the summit. We admired our progress and the breath-taking views of surrounding mountains- including Snowdon and the very reflective lakes.
\nOur relief at going downhill started Megan, Emma S and Becky (with a little help from Emma L) off with greatly improving the lyrics to \u201cIt\u2019s all about da bass\u201d. They changed it into \u201cIt\u2019s all about da mountain\u201d- (rest of parody below). Everyone got the singing vibe, and the song was soon known throughout the group.
\nNow at the Devil\u2019s Kitchen syncline we used our main technique- bum shuffling down the steep rocks! Amusing nicknames were made during this climb down:<\/p>\n