Adventure holidays

Guided Mountaineering multi-pitch climbing on Main Wall (HS), Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia, in North Wales.

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Some exposed positions ...the belay before the crux

Some exposed positions …the belay before the crux

We had a full on day working our way up Diffwys Ddu, on the south side of the pass. It was a great mountaineering day out. Main Wall has just about everything on it. Walls, grooves, chimneys, slabs, cracks and ramps. The crux is two thirds of the way up the route. A move around a corner which feels very committing as you leave your second but it’s easier than it looks. It’s a great route for practicing placing gear without being too committed , never being too steep. You do need good route finding skills as it zigzags up the cliff. So if you are looking to develop your leading techniques with solid route finding skills it’s a good one to try, but allow yourself a long and good weather day for it. Have a look at our learning to lead climbing courses, where you will get very personal and tailored coaching. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

Eric and his group had a good day out on a guided Walk in Snowdonia, North Wales

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Beautiful fine views across the Snowdonia range. On the final approach to Snowdon.

Beautiful fine views across the Snowdonia range. On the final approach to Snowdon.

Guided walking in Snowdonia, North Wales. A beautiful day out walking on Snowdon with Eric and his group. If you want to do the same and trek some of the classic walks in Snowdonia why not book with Mountaineering Joe for your trip / day and get the most out of your time here. I can even arrange private bunkhouse style accommodation to cheap your costs down. If you have a group that you need to arrange let me know. For more background information see http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/

Duncan on his first multi-pitch lead showing organised solid rope work and good gear placementss

Teaching learning to Lead multi-pitch trad Climbing in Snowdonia, North Wales

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Duncan on the first pitch of Crackstone Rib in Llanberis Pass

Duncan on the first pitch of Crackstone Rib in Llanberis Pass

Sarah and Duncan wanted to extend climbing knowledge having been climbing indoors and having done some outdoor bouldering. They were familiar with indoor top roping. They wanted to develop the skills needed to go off safely on their own and undertake single pitch trad climbing. They had booked 3 days with Mountaineering Joe on a 2:1 bases. They soon got to grips with the rope work and gear placements and made such good progress that by the end of the 3 days they lead comfortably a multi-pitch route in Llanberis pass.

If you would like to extend your skills set to multi-pitch climbing have a look here

All stacked up on the Wen Slab ledge

Climbing on the Anglesey Sea Cliffs in Wen Slab Zawn.

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All stacked up on the Wen Slab ledge

All stacked up on the Wen Slab ledge

A great day out climbing on the sea cliffs of Anglesey in the Wen Slab Zawn area. We got there early just before it got crowded ..After climbing we had lunch on the viewing platform to watch the other climbers. One party climbing the route A Dream of the White Horses and another starting the route Wen. I think there might be congestion soon as the two routes cross each other. The Gear is good but the belays are all semi hanging..not many big ledges! If you have fancied feeling the exposure and excitement of sea cliff climbing then have a look here to see what is on offer … http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

Luca making this so easy!

Adventure for Father and son at Rock climbing. Single pitch climbing in Snowdonia, North Wales

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Look at that smile!

Look at that smile!

Nick and his son Luca wanted to try something different so they contacted me about an adventure day. So I arranged some climbing on real rock. I set up a top rope so Luca could play safely around on the rock trying out rock climbing for the first time. Nick got a chance to learn how to look after his son on the rock too. Once Luca started climbing we couldn’t stop him. He had such good time we had to tell him the park was closing in order to get him to stop! See what MountaineeringJoe can do for you ….http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

Holyhead to Trearddur Bay: The sea slowly carving up the rock

Anglesey Costal Path: Holyhead to Trearddur Bay section which is a truly impressive rugged part of the coastline.

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Holyhead to Trearddur Bay: The light house at South Stack

Holyhead to Trearddur Bay: The light house at South Stack

Rodney and Olie have been walking the costal path for a while now and wanted to explore a section of the coast which runs above the high cliffs between North and South Stack starting at Porth y felin (the other side of Holyhead). It passes North stack, Holyhead mountain and continues to South Stack and around the coast to Trearddur Bay. Some of the most rugged coast line to be seen on the island. Rodney and Olie described it as the most impressive part of the coastline he had seen! It is truly impressive with views far out to sea and around the coast. See http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/ for more information of how you can enjoy the coastline with a guided walk with MountaineeringJoe.

That big smile! Says it all

Personal Adventure Holidays in North Wales and Snowdonia

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Paul and Joe at the first belay

Paul and Joe at the first belay

Father Paul and his son Joe wanted an adventure day out while on Anglesey. So we went climbing on the Anglesey Sea cliffs at Rhoscolyn. Joe really enjoyed the atmosphere and excitement of the those crashing waves below us while we climbed on easy excellent rock. An really great day was aided by the weather of course! For more ideas on what you can do while in North Wales and Snowdonia see http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing/ or click here. Call Joe to have a chat about what can be arranged for you!

Bridging out over the crux on mental Block VS 5a

Learning to trad climbing in a single pitch environment on Holyhead Mountain, Anglesey, North Wales

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Leading on the route Cursing VS 4c..moving around the corner

Leading on the route Cursing VS 4c..moving around the corner

A day spent trad climbing in a Single pitch environment on Holyhead mountain, on Anglesey, North Wales. A day was spent practicing placing gear and setting up belays. Holyhead mountain is an ideal environment to practice this. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

Looking at the east side of Senior's Ridge

Grade 2/3 scrambling, Ogwen Valley, in Snowdonia on Direct Approach to Senior’s Ridge and Cneifion Arête

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The top of the chimney on Cneifion Arête

The top of the chimney on Cneifion Arête

We were Scrambling in the Ogwen Valley in excellent weather this week . Paul wanted to do Cneifion Arête an incredible grade 3 scramble but It starts a long way up in the hidden valley, Cwm Cneifion so we added in Direct Approach to Senior’s Ridge a grade 2 scramble to get to it, which really made a good mountaineering day out! If you are interested in extending your walking adventures, trying more ambitious walks then try our introduction to scrambling days, which is scrambling for walkers and make your walks more adventurous!

Absailing a 150ft (50m) a full rope length off the top of the Clogwyn Y Grochan, Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia

Climbing in Llanberis Pass this week, 2 classic VS routes Phantom Rib and Nia on Clogwyn Y Grochan.

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Gain the upper pitches of Nia

Gain the upper pitches of Nia

Just an excellent day. This is classic multi pitch climbing on true mountaineering settings. If you want to expereience this type of situation click here to see what we have to offer.