An excellent day out climbing the route Main Wall on Cyrn Las. We had just the perfect weather!

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Just entering the chimney on Main wall climb, the third pitch

Just entering the chimney on Main wall climb, the third pitch

It’s the most beautiful valley, the Llanberis Pass, with the best mountaineering route at HS on Cyrn Las. On most days it is cold but with the weather we have at the moment it was the ideal route to do! Cyrn Las is an impressive crag. The route Main Wall, is the easiest route on the cliff, and a classic, but looking up you will struggle to see where it goes zig zaging about on the face.
Excellent exposed pitches on Main Wall

Excellent exposed pitches on Main Wall

The Welsh 3000s Challenge (14 peaks Challenge)

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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!

Fancy doing the Welsh 3000s?

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Tryfan looks magnificent from the Carneddau range

Tryfan looks magnificent from the Carneddau range

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. Traditionally known as the 14 Peaks Challenge, with various route options, the total mileage covered from start to finish is in excess of 30 miles. A support team is provided on the day. The traverse of the Welsh 3000’s is a serious undertaking. Have a look at what you can do http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/mountain-challenges/welsh-3000s-14-peaks-challenge-in-24-hours/

Guided day up Ben Nevis in winter conditions for Aya

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The summit of Ben Nevis..some where

The summit of Ben Nevis..some where

Aya, had always wanted to climb Ben Nevis in winter conditions. So she set herself a target of climbing Ben Nevis this winter. The weather had been quite bad recently so we weren’t sure we could get up it! But we got a nice weather window where the winds dropped to reasonable levels and we went for it. Turned out to be a good day for the time of the year. The intense white out at the top for the last 2km which made it interesting. No views from the top that day! For more information see http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/winter-skills-walking-and-mountaineering/

Guided Snowdonia walking days out for groups around the Snowdonia national park.

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Magnificent views across Snowdonia from the top of the Carneddau

Magnificent views across Snowdonia from the top of the Carneddau

Mountaineering Joe offers some great mountain days out on Snowdon and the surrounding mountains in Snowdonia, including the Carneddau and the Glyders. If the weather is too bad for high level mountain adventure then the Anglesey Coastal path offers so spectacular scenery at this time of the year. So if you have a group who want to venture into the mountains have a look at what mountaineering Joe has to offer for groups . http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/

Walking Holiday treks in the Picos de Europa Sept 2014

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Mountaineering Joe is once again adventuring out into the Picos De Europa for Sept 2014. There will be 3 trips. The first will be gentle valley walks where there is not too much height gain during the day. The second type will be day walks to a few summits on the massifs which require walkers to be fit. We will return to the valley at the end of each day. Finally there will be multi day walks, where we stay in mountain huts over a period and 3 or 4 days. So join us for some of the best mountain views in Europa. For more information on what we offer have a look here http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-holidays/picos-de-europa/ and feel free to call for a chat about what you would like to do in the Picos de Europa!

Such magnificent mountain ranges which are all very accessible

Such magnificent mountain ranges which are all very accessible

Sunset coming off the Carneddau- end if the day

The Welsh 3000s Challenge in under 24 hours

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The famous Cantilever stone on the summit of Glyder Fawr

The famous Cantilever stone on the summit of Glyder Fawr

The Welsh 3000s. A Great but very hot day. Kathy took on the challenge and was not put off by the soaring temperatures we have seen over the last few weeks . She was very determined to succeed. We were up by 2am and left the car park at 3am in the morning and was off the mountain at 10.30 at night. She flew over Crib Goch , Carnedd Ugain, and Snowdon at a good pace, down to Nant Peris in the valley to the backup team for refuelling where she started the gruelling walk up out of the valley to Elidir Fawr. From here it was plain sailing crossing the Glyders, flying up Y Garn, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach and over to Tryfan and back down into the Ogwen valley. The final big ascent did not put her off as she powered up to Pen Yr Ole Wen in afternoon sun which started to see temperatures in the high 20s. Pretty exhausted now she continued to finish off all the remaining 7 peaks over 3000 feet , including Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn, dog legged to Yr Elen and then Foel Grach, Garnedd Uchaf finishing on Foel Fras until the sun was dropping fast. An excellent performance under tough conditions! Well done Kathy! It possible to do this challenge over 2 days click here for details

Getting out of the wind on the Carneddau at Carnedd Llewelyn

Welsh 3000s Challenge Over 2 days

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Inspecting the Bothy at Foel Grach

Inspecting the Bothy at Foel Grach

Tony wanted to the Welsh 3000s challenge over 2 days. Tony decided that he wanted to take on the challenge at a more relaxed pace over a longer period. So we arranged a stay on route at a mountain hut overnight in the Ogwen Valley, before the final walk on the Carneddau. This worked out well, and a solution that really allowed Tony to enjoy the whole experience without having to complete it in the dark. For more information on doing multiday challenges click here</a

Ogwen Valley and Tryfan

Welsh 3000s Challenge in 24 hours

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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.

Course Title: CH1. Welsh 3000s – 14 Peaks Challenge in 24 Hours.
Duration: 24 hour challenge – guided traverse (2 guides) with support, plus a free training day prior to your challenge.
Cost: £180 per person
Group Size: up to 4 clients
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.

We also offer this challenge over 3 days.

Please enquire for dates.

To assist your personal success we offer a free Challenge Training Day. We will advise on moving over steep and rough ground and give you a taste of what to prepare for. If you train you will be physically and mentally prepared for your challenge.

The Welsh 3000s - Are you up for it?

Welsh 3000s Challenge – Are you up for it?

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This is the ultimate Snowdonia adventure.

This exciting challenge covers the three main ranges, the Carneddau, Glyderau and Snowdon group and links the 14 (or 15) highest peaks of Snowdonia, all over 3000ft.

It puts the three National Peaks Challenge in the shade – Are you up for it?

Start your challenge training now. Our next training walks are on the 23rd and 24th March 2013.

Book early to secure a place on our Welsh 3000s Challenge in 24 hours.

All Welsh 3000s in 24 hours bookings receive a free challenge training day, to help you prepare for your adventure.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.