Looking out towards Malltraeth Bay

Looking out towards Malltraeth Bay

The Anglesey Coastal path has such fantastic views as such Llanddwyn Island. We were walking along Newborough Warren, towards Llanddwyn Island then down towards Malltraeth Bay . To see what is on offer Have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/
The high path on Llanddwyn Island

The high path on Llanddwyn Island

Studying the map for the next leg using contour interpretation makes navigation legs so much easier!

Studying the map for the next leg using contour interpretation makes navigation legs so much easier!

Lucy really wanted to put her mountain navigation skills to the test. She has spend 2 days practicing her navigation in the run up to her assessment. Good preparation for ML Assessment requires good skills in contour interpretation, this is particularly useful on steep ground. It makes navigation so much easier! Lucy has certainly mastered the art of navigation on steep ground using contour interpretation in situations where other navigation skills become in efficient to use. She certainly is prepared for her ML assessment!

http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/navigation-and-map-reading-courses/

Now there's a mountain path!

Now there’s a mountain path!

Mountain skills is a 2 day 1 evening weekend course where we look at all the respects required to walk in the mountains. Handling steep ground , weather, mountain navigation, outdoor kit, emergencies and what to put in your rucksack. You will spend the weekend on some exciting mountain walks discussing all aspects of walking. You will get unlimited technical help from where to walk to the latest kit for as long as you want it so you can keep developing your skills

Route finding in the mountains

Route finding in the mountains

This is an ideal way to gain the confidence to tackle the harder routes like Crib Goch in Snowdonia
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Looking across to the summit of Tryfan

Looking across to the summit of Tryfan

To complete the Welsh 3000s Challenge you are required to have been at the top of all 15 of the mountains over 3000 ft in Wales within 24 hours! The walk is 24 miles, but by the time you get off, it is more like 30 miles. How difficult is it? Not as tough as you would expect as once you are up high the peaks are not so tall! It is however, much harder than the “Three Peaks Challenge”. You have to have a fair degree of fitness in the mountains to enjoy it.
It is rocky in places, and both descend and ascend are demanding. Navigation can also be problematic in bad poor visibility conditions. You can do the walk over 2 days using a fully equipped mountain hut.
The Welsh 3000s as challenge, walk or experience is second to none! Contact me if this interests you and I can arrange something which suits you.
http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/mountain-challenges/welsh-3000s-14-peaks-challenge-in-24-hours/
Crib Goch ...a great start to the day!

Crib Goch …a great start to the day!

What a sight to wake up to

What a sight to wake up to

What a great view to wake up to. With wild camping in Snowdonia you get to wake up in the most beautiful places! http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/mountain-skills-course/
Looking around Cwm Tregalan on Snowdon

Looking around Cwm Tregalan on Snowdon

Tony Fenella and Hunter with Adam and Eve

Tony Fenella and Hunter with Adam and Eve

The course was to get a feel for the mountains practicing complex route finding on steep ground and to brush up on navigation skills. We spent the first day on Tryfan using contour interpretation to navigate and how to read the rock in order to route find effectively. We approached Tryfan from the east up on to Heather Terrace then up the south Ridge to the summit. On the second day went walked on the Carneddau, up to Pen Yr Ole Wen via Cwm Lloer and traversed along the horseshoe ridge you can see from the road. We practiced pacing and timings whilst taking compass bearings. We discussed all the necessary outdoor kit required for the mountains from boot to hard shells. The weather held for us and we had a great time!

Tony, Fenella and Hunter in the Nant Ffrancon valley

Tony, Fenella and Hunter in the Nant Ffrancon valley

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Nick scrambling up a steep arete

Nick scrambling up a steep arete

MTA Mountain Skills Course just completed by Nick and Chris

Nick and Chris got the most out of the mountains last weekend. Mountain skills is a weekend course where we practice skills in order to venture in the mountains. Everything required to look after yourself is covered from handling steep ground to what to pack in your rucksack. You will spend the time in the mountains discussing all aspects of high level walking. You will get unlimited technical help for as long as you want it to keep developing your skills.

What an ideal way to make sure you are safe in the mountains and to have the confidence to tackle harder walks!
http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses/

Nick and Chris navigating in bad weather

Nick and Chris navigating in bad weather

Scrambling up on to the Carneddau

Scrambling up on to the Carneddau

The Welsh 3000s challenge . As we are approaching the longest days in the year it is an brilliant time of the year to have a go! This is the ultimate Snowdonia extended ridge adventure. Traverse the three main mountain ranges, the Snowdon Massif, the Glyderau and the Carneddau. Summit all of Snowdonia’s peaks over 3000ft in 24 hours, from Snowdon to Foel Fras. Tony did it over 3 days but it is possible over 24 hours. Whichever way you want to do it have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/mountain-challenges/welsh-3000s-14-peaks-challenge-in-24-hours/The mountain bothy.... lunch at last! for more information on how you can!

Learning to climb is such great fun

Learning to climb is such great fun

We had a great day out climbing in Snowdonia. One the first day we went rock climbing and the kids just loved it. It is so different to what they had been used to. What looked impossible when they started seems easy by the end. They improved so fast in the end they completed everything I gave them as a challenge, I couldn’t find a harder problem so they were winding me up! It was amazing! On the second day we went up the mountain Tryfan which is a real mountain where you have to scramble in places and they loved it! It has a real peak and excellent views from the top, assuming of course you get a clear day! It’s a real goal to summit and when you get here you feel like you have achieved something.
If you are looking for something different to do have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/ and contact me for a special personalised weekend. Personal guiding for the family is £300 for the weekend included all the technical equipment and, you will do so much!
Just so relaxed!

Just so relaxed!

Hanging on in order to solve the crux move
Fancy learning to lead outdoors. Get your season off to a flying start with our Rock climbing courses. We got a great out at Holyhead Mountain. It was just warm enough to get some classic routes in. We started on Mrs Murdoch, New Boots and Panties, Laceration, Teaser, Cursing, and ended up on C’estla Vie as the day warmed up! Nice to get a good day in so early in the season. If you have been on the indoor wall and fancy transferring your skills to the outdoor have a look to see what we have to offer. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

Abseiling safely

Abseiling safely