Xmas bash at Ty Powdwr

The Xmas Bash 2025 meet started off with a sprinkling of people arriving on Friday night, and some early food and drink was consumed whilst putting up the Xmas tree in the kitchen, led by our annual decorations manager, Dave Wylie. Saturday brought wind and gales and a few braved the mountains:  Cathy, Christine and Neil managed to summit Elidir Fach without wind blown injuries, whilst Jim summited Elidir Fawr after almost crawling to the final summit. Andy, Mich, Gareth, Jess Bailey and Jess Pealing climbed a couple of routes on Tryfan and managed to top out in high winds.

Meanwhile preparations were continuing at the hut with Philippa and Cathy preparing the food whilst Jo S made the mulled wine. Other food contributions included two cottage pies by Colin, which were demolished almost immediately, Michelle provided some salads (both Michelle and Colin were unable to come), and some delicious puddings were provided by Trish, Christine, Bridget, Philippa and Cathy.

In the lounge, Jim and Skipper Dave provided hilarious entertainment of blindfolded harness and rope games and rock climbing charades. After the meal, Kasia and Mirek shared their liqueurs and the evening continued long after the meal had finished. Thank you to those who helped with the food, cooking, washing up and clearing away.

On Sunday, Gareth, Nat and Kasia scrambled up Gryn Las Ridge topping out at Pete’s Eats, whilst Harry and Becca climbed Moel Siabod in wild conditions. Thank you to all those who came. It was a really great weekend.

Cathy and Philippa

Cathy Gordon