Adventure holidays
The stream over flowing in Cwm Idwal is very dramatic
Everybody was well kitted out for the Valley walk the weather just holding as we managed to get around the Cwm just before it all came in. A lot of the rocks in Cwm Idwal get covered in various Lichens a clear indication of clean air in the valley which is great to see as it is home to some rare and beautiful alpine plants. A relaxing walk in the Cwm with Phil and San
What a view across Llyn Idwal. Such a beautiful valley
Impressive routes about the 5+ grade in Echo Valley
The Echo Valley in the Costa Blanca is an excellent place to develop leading on real Rock. It is one of the most impressive valleys in the area having a good range of routes in the lower grades to develop leading outdoors. The valley is excellent to climb in during the winter being sheltered and catches the winter sun.
Some easy climbing in Echo Valley in the 5s
A weeks climbing in Spain on the Costa Blanca. We climbed at Calpe, enjoying the main west face Peñón de Ifach on the route Diedro UBSA. 10 pitches of pure exposure. The aim was to get to the top before the sun hit us. So we started the route before dawn and just got to the last pitch before the sun hit us! A mixture of bolts and trad and a totally varied route, corners, caves, abs cracks and slabs just to mention a few! 
Wild camping on Snowdon. Assessing the morning weather before adventuring out
Wild camping on Snowdon at a remote campsite
In Snowdonia at Dinas Mot on Superdirect:
In Snowdonia at Dinas Mot on Superdirect:
Some fine moves on Western slabs Dinas Mot Snowdonia
A day out guiding on Dinas Mot in Llanberis Pass Snowdonia. A great day out on Rock climbing. We climbed the route Lorraine on the left hand side and then Western Slabs on the right. Both excellent multi pitch rock routes. The weather was excellent! Fancy getting out on to multi pitch routes? http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/
The crux pitch on Western Slabs Dinas Mot
Welsh 3000s reaching Carnedd Ugain at sunrise
Looking down into the Snowdon horse shoe from the summit of Snowdon
Rosie really enjoying herself on the climb, Idwal Slabs Snowdonia
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A great day out multi pitch climbing in Snowdonia
Looking from the Anglesey Coastal Path at the Britannia bridge The path runs below it
Anglesey Coastal Path Beautiful views across the Menai strait from Moel y Don
Slape first pitch (VS 5a) Clogwyn y Grochan, It weaves about the face
A day out multi pitch climbing on Clogwyn y Grochan. Sorting out rope skills for big mountaineering routes. First we climbed Brant Direct. This climb feels like it was never going to submit! It’s sustained with plenty of opportunity for climbing techniques like drop knees, bridging, hand and fist jamming. Just don’t put in too much gear as you will never make it otherwise. Placing gear when you are off balance is strenuous. The route quite exposed for a groove and never gives up it is of course a great HVS lead. Very much worth 3 stars or more. Next route was Slape (VS 5a) Clogwyn y Grochan 4 pitches up Clogwyn y Grochan weaving about the cliff requiring god route finding skills. The crux 2nd pitch feels more like 5b but protectable and great fun. We finished on Kaisergebirge Wall Clogwyn y Grochan (HVS 5a) A good route that has the crux at the end. Follow the traverse-line leftwards to a ledge. Climb the steep groove above to gain a ledge dotted with trees and belay off them. For multi pitch climbing skills have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/
Loads of exposure on Slape Clogwyn y Grochan on the 4th pitch