justgottaclimb
Casual Member
I've struggled more in the Brecons than Snowdonia, but it certainly has some real dead spots there, too.As for going the StarLink route, it would depend how remote you're going to be. One of the Govt trial areas is Snowdonia particular for all the issue experienced there. I remember 5 years ago I stayed overnight at a hotel near Cadir Idris and climbed it the next day. The only Internet connectivity was at the hotel. There was no mobile reception in a lot of places and never any data. Might have changed since. This would lead back to Starlink option - depending on what power options you have in you van and running it off grid.
Power wouldn't be an issue, I have 280aH of lithium, and apparently, the newer dish requires around 30W. Still more than 4G, but it wouldn't be a dealbreaker.
The hassle of setting up the dishy each time, and ensuring it doesn't get nicked are the biggest downsides!























