In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:
Thank you Alan. My quotes have been misinterpreted, as have those of us who were at the inquest.
To set the record straight:
1: the mountain was not covered in mist when we started, we could even see the summit. In fact we only really noticed the mist once at the summit.
2: we DID NOT descend via the North Ridge, as reported. We attempted to follow the guide via the Heather Terrace on both ascent and descent (we had our dog with us too). We did not find the Heather Terrace (while following the guide) and had to ASCEND via the North Ridge. We were searching for the Heather Terrace (via the guide) on the descent when Chris fell.
3: 'experience' is different to everyone. However, we had climbed, walked and scrambled in Wales (yes, in Snowdonia), in England and in France.
4: The guide led us the wrong way (i challenge all of you who have posted to try to follow the guide). However it was our choice, thus our responsibility, to follow that route. We knew the dangers of the mountains. We are not suing the publisher.
5: I only hope that the press coverage this case has raised, however painful it has been, will help to promote certification of mountain guidebooks. There are those less experienced than ourselves who will rely on them, and i would not like them to experience what i have.
I hope this clarifies the case for you all.
Jennifer Parratt