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Being there in those conditions isn't just his problem though it's it... It's his 3 mates, and also mountain rescue problem too..
Actions and bad decisions like that, put other people's lives at risk, forcing them to come out and assist when really there should be no need. Volunteers who should be at home with their families rather than helping people who should no better..
I appreciate and am so grateful for the emergency services we have in the UK, but sadly they get put in vulnerable positions too often by the folly of others.
whatfriends-
I agree to some extent, but where do you draw the line? What would be lethal conditions for some might be fine for an experienced party. Also, the bloke who got injured and his mate weren't originally with "Brave Dave", they just followed him down off the ridge.
I guess my summary is Dave is a twat but he was confident with the conditions and terrain and not a liability. Big mistake was dropping off the ridge AND taking two randoms with him. (suspect he dropped into "guiding" mode without thinking that he had no idea of these guys' skills & experience) None of this covers him glory.
However once the accident had happened he stayed calm, did the right things and contributed to saving the guy's life.
el_presidente
I take your point here - I looked at some of his other videos and he's a Grade-A twat for sure, I would not be paying him money to be guided by him. Calling yourself "Brave Dave" is a massive red flag for starters
During and after the accident happened I didn't have any particular criticisms. If he wants to be on Crib Goch in those conditions that's his problem but his big error was using the escape route that was clearly very dangerous, and more dangerous than continuing over Carnedd Ugain (when you've past the most technical sections already if I recall), but worse persuading the other two suckers to follow him down.