andypowe11

By andypowe11

Leap of faith

Jumping between Eve and Adam on Tryfan... made a bit easier by being in the cloud and therefore not able to see the drop below me. Mind you, my legs didn't stop shaking for several minutes after doing this.

The summit of Tryfan is famous for the twin monoliths of Adam and Eve, a pair of rocks some three metres high and separated by 1.2 metres. The rocks are visible from the Ogwen valley, from where they resemble two human figures.

It is traditional for those climbing Tryfan to tackle the spectacular and risky "step" between the two rocks; in doing so one is said to gain the "Freedom of Tryfan". The exposure on one side is quite great and those without a head for heights are advised not to attempt the step. Adam is not easily scaled being high and smooth. There is a foothold on Eve which allows the climber to scramble to the top.


Wikipedia

(Thanks to Andrew for taking the photo).

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