mountaineering

Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch with Lindsey and Dylan

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Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Its all easy now Welsh 3000s preparation starting the scrambling after the col

Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Its all easy now Welsh 3000s preparation starting the scrambling after the col


Lindsey and Dylan are preparing for the Welsh 3000s challenge at the end of the month. This week they tackled the knife edged Crib Goch ridge. Dylan was just a natural .. very relaxed as if he had done it many times and Lindsey soon got on top of it and by the end of the edge she was relaxed and flying! The Welsh 3000s will be no problems for them!
Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Taking the Crib Goch turning here we go!

Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Taking the Crib Goch turning here we go!

Welsh 3000s (14 peaks) Challenge over Snowdonia

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Welsh 3000s 14 peaks Elidir Fach summit finally with the Cantilever

Welsh 3000s 14 peaks Elidir Fach summit finally with the Cantilever


Welsh 3000s (14 peaks) Challenge. The weather was really good for the Welsh 3000s covering 30 miles and 14 of Snowdonia’s highest peaks ..what a great mountaineering walk! The pictures show some excellent views across Snowdonia. Whether you want to attempt this in 24 hours or at a more relaxing pace over 2 days staying in mountain style accommodation deep in Snowdonia have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/welsh-3000s-14-peaks-challenge/ and email or call for a chat with Joe
Head torches full on for the start of the Welsh 3000s 14 peaks!

Head torches full on for the start of the Welsh 3000s 14 peaks!

Mountain Leader ML refresher weekend on a 1: 1 bases

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Best ways to cross a stream or not ML refresher weekend. Where would you cross?

Best ways to cross a stream or not ML refresher weekend. Where would you cross?

The weekend was spend looking at direct and in direct belays and anchor selection. A lot of time on Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the best route for their group running the navigation in the background. Hand railing natural features like gullies and ridges enable really efficient navigation on steep ground. Mark really got to grips with this and was strong on the geology and flora.
Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the most appropriate route for their group running the navigation in the background.

Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the most appropriate route for their group running the navigation in the background.

A Guided day out rock scrambling on Crib Goch on Snowdon, It is of the finest ridges in Snowdonia.

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Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge. Robert making the moves across the ridge

Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge. Robert making the moves across the ridge


A great day out rock scrambling on the Crib Goch. Scrambling up the south ridge with it’s great rock steps and across the exposed knife edge ridge, scrambling up all the rock peaks and then on to the summit of Snowdon. An excellent day out with some really good exposed scrambling. Rock scrambling with Mountaineering Joe
Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge ridge.

Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge ridge.

Mountain Skills Courses available in May (23/24 )and August (8/9)

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Planning the route through the mountains is really important

Planning the route through the mountains is really important


Walking in the mountains so some enjoyable. To stay safe and enjoy yourself in the mountains you need some skills and the Mountain Training registered Hill & Mountain Skills courses are designed to teach you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to walk in hill and mountain environment. Have a look at available courses on the Mountain Training web site and get yourself registered with Mountaineering Joe. For more detailed information follow this link http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses/

To register with Mountain Training follow this link http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-and-awards/hill-and-mountain-skills/mountain-skills

Navigating on a bearing in bad visibility requires good compass skills

Navigating on a bearing in bad visibility requires good compass skills

Mtn Training courses. A Mountain skills course with Mountaineering Joe

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Reaching the summit of Pen ye Ole Wen

Reaching the summit of Pen ye Ole Wen

One of MtnTraining courses. A Mountain skills course really will help you to develop the necessary skills to enjoy the mountains fully and safely with Mountaineering Joe. Run over a weekend you will develop navigation skills, route finding, hazards and emergency procedures, weather, clothing systems and environmental knowledge to leave you prepared for walking in the mountains. The next course is the end of May 2015. Moving fast over grade 2 ground with Mountaineering Joe

Mountain skills Course this March.

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Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training's courses

Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training’s courses

Thanks to Raj, Keiran, Louise, Bani, and Dan what a great group I had on our Mountain skills course this March. We had a great time spent over 2 days navigating and discussing mountains skills and the environment which all leads up to walking in the mountains safely. Topics discussed included planning your route, route finding, clothing systems, mountain weather, emergency situations and of course navigation You also get me to chat in the future to keep developing those mountain skills.

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out

Learning to lead outdoor rock climbing

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Learning to Rock climb on slate

Learning to Rock climb on slate


We had a great few days transferring indoor wall climbing and bouldering skills to outdoor leading multi pitch rock climbing. Placing gear, building belays, and belay stance management. A great way to start your outdoor rock climbing

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress

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Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin's Buttress we were on Central left hand with a steep ice pitch

Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress we were on Central left hand with a steep ice pitch

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress we were on Central left hand with a steep ice pitch at the end which has had a good ice build up during the season. We went up to do Pygmy Ridge but it was total out of condition and noticed the ice pitch in the next gully!

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin's Buttress starting the ice pitch

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress starting the ice pitch

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin’s Buttress on Mirror direct with a good build up of ice.

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Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin's Buttress on Mirror direct with a good build up of ice.

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin’s Buttress on Mirror direct with a good build up of ice.

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A excellent day out in Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin’s Buttress we started on Aladdin’s Mirror direct IV which had quite ice build up during the season. It has a couple of ice ledges which you can place ice screws easily. An excellent little route but longer and steeper this year.