The Summit Takes on Tryfan North Ridge
A few weeks back, The Summit team swapped dashboards for climbing boots and took on a proper adventure — a weekend in Snowdonia that tested legs, lungs, and limits in the best possible way.
Thursday set the tone: travel, dinner, drinks, and the usual bold statements of confidence. “How hard can it be?” echoed across the table more than once. Spirits were high, the forecast looked questionable, and the excitement was real.
Friday: Finding our footing
Friday was our warm-up, a misty climb up Moel Siabod. The conditions were classic Welsh: low visibility, drizzle, and that kind of dampness that seeps into your bones. But the scenery, when it appeared through the fog, was breathtaking. There was some light scrambling, a few questionable navigational decisions, and plenty of scenic photo stops.
Somewhere along the way, Ben’s drone decided it loved Snowdonia too much to leave (RIP, Ben’s aerial footage). Spirits weren’t dampened, though, we cooled off with a dip in the lakes, refuelled with a pub stop, and capped the day with a feast back at base.
Saturday: The real test
Saturday was the big one, the Tryfan North Ridge. It’s one of the UK’s toughest and most iconic scrambles, and it wasted no time living up to its reputation. Wet rock, loose shale, and sections that made even the bravest of us question our life choices.
There were moments of quiet focus, bursts of laughter, and at least three mild panic attacks. But step by step, hand over hand, we climbed. And when the summit finally came into view, every ache and slip was instantly worth it.
That wasn’t a hike, that was a climb. And standing on top, soaked and smiling, we couldn’t have been prouder.
Sunday: The comedown
We rounded off the weekend the right way — beers, burgers, and some lively Welsh hospitality. Then it was back on the road, tired, bruised, and buzzing from what we’d just done.
Why we do it
At The Summit, we’re all about pushing boundaries, in our work, in our thinking, and occasionally on a mountainside in Wales. Because sometimes, the best team building doesn’t happen in a boardroom. It happens halfway up a ridge, when you’re out of breath, slightly terrified, and relying on each other to get to the top.
It’s a reminder that growth, whether in business or life, often starts the moment you step outside your comfort zone (and your Wi-Fi range).
Here’s to more challenges, more climbs, and more stories worth telling.