Rock climbing in Snowdonia on Dinas Mot. We climbed Western Rib (HVS) with the final pitch of The Chain a finger crack at E1 5b, followed by Lorraine variation (HVS 5a), finishing on GBH (E2 5c ) and then up on Western Rib (VS). A great day out rock climbing with this indian summer in […]
Experience single pitch rock climbing at Union Rock. Lindsey and Dylan had a great day out rock climbing just outside Llanberis in Snowdonia. Lindsey managed her first full climb at Union Rock and abseiled off. By the end of the day Lindsey was flying up the routes. Dylan climbed 6 or 7 routes and also […]
During September I am running an Advanced Navigation Course. This deals with steep complex mountainous ground contour interpretation. We look at using natural features to find out through this type of ground where a compass and timings are less useful and efficient. This also leads to good route finding using the gullies and ridges to […]
Rock Scrambling in Snowdonia on the east face of Tryfan. A great day out Rock scrambling on Tryfan practicing essential rope techniques for moving fast on grade 2/3 ground. If you want to look after yourself on more technical ground or prepare for the Alps these rope work skills will be essential. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-scrambling-courses/
A great way to experience the heart of Snowdonia. You cover all the main 3000ft peaks in Snowdonia seeing some of the best panoramic views on the way through the heart of Snowdonia. Walking the Welsh 3000s over 2 days and staying in mountains huts which really adds to the whole experience. We climb Snowdon […]
Learn to lead Rock Climbing on Idwal Slabs. Tom and George wanted extend their rock climbing experience and Learn how to lead outdoors. So we did a great route on Idwal slabs where Tom managed to lead the route which was pretty good going as it so a wet day! Learn to lead rock climb […]
Mountain skills course in Snowdonia. This weekend I ran a Mountain skills course for Clair and Andrew. We discussed developing plans for mountain walks including escape routes and timings. We practiced navigating on steep ground, and spent time on understanding the weather in the mountains and how this differs to normal weather forecasts. Also how […]
Rock scrambling courses offers an opportunity for the experienced hill walker with a head for heights, to scramble along rocky summits, ridges and gullies. Snowdonia provides some excellent scrambling that varies in difficulty from technical walks with some short sections of difficulty, to routes that require basic rock climbing skills and rope protection. By developing […]
Rock climbing in Snowdonia, on Clogwyn Bochlwyd climbing Bochlwyd Eliminate HVS , Waltz in Black E1, The Wrack E2 5c on the main buttress and then went over to Milestone Buttress to finish the day climbing up towards Superdirect with that traverse at the end. A great day out in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe.
Rock scrambling rope techniques over the weekend in Snowdonia with Rob and Sarah We had 2 days practicing various rock scrambling rope techniques enable fast movement over steep committing scrambling ground. We started on the North west face scrambling route, followed up with continuation wall and ended up on Cneifion Arête for some great days […]