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@pears734 I too am jealous of your amazing hiking summer. Continue making the most of your freedom! We never really know the full story so it's hard to judge. I was about 10 when I climbed the Puy de Dome which is the picture on Volvic water bottles for anyone in Europe. My dad had wanted me to stay at the campsite but I'd insisted on joining in and kicked up a fuss til he agreed. Near the top I was struck by vertigo and froze. I couldn't go up. I couldn't go down. I couldn't move. In the end,after a few minutes of this, my dad gave me a light slap on the face. I burst into tears and shouted at him but continued and was so proud of myself and that night back at he campsite I told him I forgave him and I'd had a great day. To an outsider passing at that moment though, it would have looked bad! He still tells me he felt awful but had no idea what to do.

@marthall Aw I've not been to Snowdon for years! Well done to your son!