Guided walking in Snowdonia
A great day out walking on the south side of Snowdon. We were protected from the northerlies being behind Snowdon so we had a reasonable day. Guided walking with Mountaineering Joe
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Mountain navigation courses in Snowdonia with MtnTraining Mountain skills course
Mountaineering Joe’s Mountain navigation courses in Snowdonia. To be safe in the mountains you need to be able to navigate in all conditions. I provide MtnTraining Mountain skills courses to give you the skill sets to look after yourself in the mountains.
Walking in Snowdonia. An excellent day out walking in Snowdonia in the Moelwyns
Guided walking in the Moelwyns, in Snowdonia. An excellent day out walking with Mountaineering Joe across the Moelwyns up to Cnicht with beautiful views! Well worth the effort. Mountaineering Joe
Oli and Tom rock scrambling in Cwm Idwal Snowdonia with some fantastic views
Oli and Tom were learning rope techniques for rock scrambling in Snowdonia. They wanted to extend their walking experience to more adventurous day out. We practised moving with a rope and short pitching which was great fun!
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia. Using rope work skills involving short pitching and fast belays
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia. Rock Scrambling high up in Cwm Cneifion on Cneifion Arête. An excellent rock scramble which starts off on full on grade 3 ground and moves into easier grade 2 with great rock spikes all the way up making belaying easy! Rock scrambling in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia as the summer continues
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia with great weather. Practising rope techniques for moving fast over grade 2/3 scrambling ground. We used short pitching , pitching, body belaying and the Italian hitch to name just a few. Rope techniques with Mountaineering Joe
ML Refresher in Snowdonia. Access and Conversation in the Snowdonia Mountains
ML Refresher for the Mountain Leader assessment course. Today we looked at Access and Conservation. We chatted about Mosses and lichens One process which is easy to remember is soil creation in the mountain environment. Looking how it starts with Lichens and ends up with plants growing on Rocks. Mountain Leader preparation with Mountaineering Joe.
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia. Developing a fast rock scrambling rope technique.
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia with excellent weather. Developing fast Rock scrambling rope techniques with Sam and Beth. Protecting rock scrambles or moving over steep ground after or before climbing a rock climb doesn’t have to be slow. Maybe there are walks you want to do but need to look after les experience people in the […]
Rock scrambling on the North Ridge of Tryfan in Snowdonia
Rock scrambling on the North ridge of Tryfan practising rope techniques such as short pitching to able you to protect the rock scramble without taking up valuable time. The mist provided an atmospheric backdrop for the day! Rock Scrambling with Mountaineering Joe
Wild camping in Snowdonia
We spend 3 days walking across Snowdonia wild camping in the remote sports of Snowdonia away from the crowds. An excellent little trip! Wild camping with Mountaineering Joe