The map shows Lake Acuity and Snowpoint City being VERY far north, at the end of a long path. I knew that there would be many dangers heading up there, lots of Trainers and powerful Pokemon who can survive that weather, so I stocked up on items. I grabbed about 15 Fresh Waters from the Veilstone Department Store (Which are as useful as Super Potions), and a few Antidotes, Burn Heals, Freeze Heals, and Awakenings. I also taught Maximus Strength in place of Charge, knowing that I'd probably need that move to proceed through the path.
I flew over to Celestic Town, heading west on Route 211 to reach Mt. Coronet, and I went inside. I went north, pushing a boulder aside, then I went down into the mountain. I found this area below to be very foggy, but I refuse to teach any of my Pokemon the Defog HM because there are already too many HMs to have to learn, and I can go through without too much trouble. I found an underwater pond, and found a Light Clay and Max Elixir around there when I used Surf. I went north while down there and then found a way out of the mountain and... into snow.
I found myself on Route 216, and went around to find a Full Heal and Ice Heal, before looking through tall grass to find some new Pokemon. I managed to catch a Sneasel (Dark/Ice, Female, Lv. 33) and a Snover (Grass/Ice, Male, Lv. 32) before I continued on. I came across an Ace Trainer who sent out Ambipom, and I sent out Maximus. Ambipom used Sand Attack to lower Maximus' accuracy, but he still hit with Spark for massive damage, and caused paralysis. Maximus finished it off with Crunch, and grew to Level 39, then I switched out to Annabelle when Kadabra was sent out. Kadabra used Psybeam for great damage against Annabelle, who countered with Earthquake for massive damage and a one-hit knock out, winning the battle.
I went up some stairs and across a couple bridges to find another Ace Trainer, who sent out Lopunny, while I sent out Annabelle. Lopunny used Quick Attack for good damage, while Annabelle used Mega Drain for minor damage and healing. Annabelle then used Earthquake for massive damage, and Lopunny missed it's attack. Lopunny hit Annabelle with Quick Attack for good damage, then Annabelle finished it off with Cut, and grew to Level 39. Annabelle also learned Synthesis in place of Leech Seed. The battle was won, and I continued on.
I fought another couple Trainers along the way, which saw Alexander and Maria grow to Level 39. I then found a building called the Snowbound Lodge, and inside were a couple people keeping warm from the snow. I fell asleep in the nearby bed and healed up my Pokemon. I then continued on to find another Trainer, and after I won the battle Lucius grew to Level 39.
As I continued north I found that the snow became a blizzard, and I knew it would only be harder from here. I came across another Ace Trainer, and I sent out Annabelle against his Raichu. It used Slam for good damage, then Annabelle countered with Earthquake to knock it out. Next up was Pelipper, and Annabelle used Mega Drain for good damage, while Pelipper missed it's attack. Annabelle Cut it for good damage, but then Pelipper used Roost to heal itself. Annabelle used Cut again for good damage, and then Pelipper healed itself fully with Roost. I switched to Maximus, and he avoided Pelipper's Supersonic. Maximus used Spark for massive damage to knock out Pelipper in one blow, before I switched out to Maria to fight his Hippopotas. Maria used Surf for massive damage to knock it out, and win the battle.
I fought against another Trainer, who I beat quickly, then slowly made my way further north. I passed several Trainers, not exactly wanting to fight when I could barely move through the thick snow. I came across a house in the snow, and within was a Hiker who told me he dropped an HM in the snow. It was HM08 (Rock Climb), and I found it nearby just north of the house. I went back inside to hand it over, but he said he gave it up for lost, and told me I could keep it. He liked my honesty though, and gave me an Icicle Plate. I found some Iron and TM07 (Hail) around there before continuing north.
I fought against another Trainer, and Annabelle grew to Level 40. I came across another house, finding a woman who was unused to having visitors, and she gave me a Spell Tag as a gift. I found myself against yet another Trainer, she had a couple Pokemon that were taken out quickly by Maximus, then I came across ANOTHER Trainer and beat him too. I started to wonder just how many were in this rough, strenuous Route, and if I would ever find my way out of it. Marcus grew to Level 40 after winning against the previous Trainer, and I kept on going north.
I found myself on Route 217, heading up to Acuity Lakefront, and before I could go much further another Ace Trainer pulled me into battle. She sent out Roselia, and I sent out Lucius, who used Fire Blast to knock it out in one blow. Seaking was sent out next, and I sent out Maximus to fight it. Maximus used Spark for massive, super effective damage that knocked it out in one blow, and he grew to Level 40. The battle was won, and I kept going north, wondering how much more I had to go...
I finally made it out of the blizzard and to the entrance of the Acuity Lakefront, only to find a pair of Galactic Grunts blocking the entrance. The one told me that they were there to make sure that the Snowpoint Gym Leader didn't try to stop them, though I really wish I could have just sucker-punched the pair and ran in. I decided to keep going north to find Snowpoint City and out of this dangerous terrain.
I had to head east a ways, finding an Ultra Ball in a side path, but finally, FINALLY I found my way out of Route 217 and into Snowpoint City. I made my way immediately to the Pokemon Center to heal my team. After getting my team healed up, I decided I'd go exploring the city before taking on the Snowpoint Gym.
Current Team:
Lucius (Ponyta, Fire, Lv. 39)
Maximus (Luxray, Electric, Lv. 40)
Maria (Gastrodon, Water/Ground, Lv. 39)
Annabelle (Torterra, Grass/Ground, Lv. 40)
Alexander (Machamp, Fighting, Lv. 39)
Marcus (Staraptor, Normal/Flying, Lv. 40)
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