← All incidents
stranded hiker in severe weather Snowdonia
Tryfan, Eryri
A solo hiker became stranded on Tryfan in Eryri during Storm Amy with winds around 80 mph, despite days of weather warnings. Rescue services were called and the hiker was brought down safely using a technical rope rescue system after several hours, having been wearing only shorts despite severe conditions.
Outcome: rescued by rope rescue system, walked off mountain to base uninjured
Responding team
Support the team who responded.
They turn out unpaid, in all weather — every team is a volunteer-run charity.
Spotted a mistake? Summaries are generated automatically. Report an error.