May 2023 - (with Gemma) Ascent from Gerlan. We left Southampton just before 5am and were walking by 10am. Chose this quieter route due to the masses seen as we drove through the Ogwen Valley. Found a parking spot in Gerlan that I'd parked in before. Sweltering weather but offset by a cool breeze. Gemma made it as far as Gyrn Wigau, a new summit for both of us. I left her there for a hour whilst I continued to Drosgl and Bera Bach. Great views across to Carnedd Dafydd and Yr Elen, backed by the Glyders, and over to Anglesey. Only saw 5 people in the time we were out.