Overview

• A solo walker stuck below Tryfan’s summit during Storm Amy told rescuers, “The weather didn’t look that bad,” after setting off in shorts.
• Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue volunteers provided warm clothing, used a technical rope lower to reach safe ground, then walked the casualty off the mountain.
• The team called the incident avoidable, noting the storm had been forecast for days with official weather warnings in place.
• Gusts were reported up to 86 mph in nearby Capel Curig, with heavy rain turning streams into rivers and complicating route choices on steep terrain.
• Authorities pointed walkers to trusted guidance from MWIS, BBC Weather and AdventureSmart, urging people to alter or cancel plans in severe conditions.