mountaineering

A great day out in Cwm Las area on Diffwys Ddu climbing Lubyanka (E3 5c)

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The final pitch on Lubyanka, a bold run out above the quartz band

The final pitch on Lubyanka, a bold run out above the quartz band

A great day out in Cwm Las area on Diffwys Ddu climbing Lubyanka (E3 5c). It feels very bold for its grade particularly the final pitch. An excellent mountaineering route over 4 pitches. The final pitch on Lubyanka, is a bold run out above the quartz band.
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The summit of Tryfan with Adam in the background

Scrambling in Snowdonia, North Wales on grade 1/2 terrain.

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Scrambling up the upper part of the North Ridge of Tryfan

Scrambling up the upper part of the North Ridge of Tryfan

Ruth is doing some preparation for climbing a few via ferratas in the Dolomites soon. She had never been scrambling before. So as a preparation for this she took the Intro to Scrambling course as a one to one. We went scrambling on ground up to grade 2. She had a great time as you can see from her email below.
” Hi Joe, Just to say, a huge thank you again for a great day out, I learned lots and it has certainly given me the confidence to try out some more adventurous routes than I would have done before. And the Marmolada!
Cheers Ruth”
We climbed on Tryfan scrambling up the North, down the south ridge of Tryfan and across to Bristly Ridge then up onto the Glyders sitting the Cantilever stone, then came down the grade 1 Y Gribin Ridge. A Glyders horseshoe. Click here for more information on Scrambling courses

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

Ben on a ML Navigation preparation 2 day course

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Ben is preparing for his Mountain Leader Award (ML) and wanted to check out his current navigation against the award requirements and bring it up to that standard. We walked around Moel Siabol and on the Snowdon Massive. We focused main on 1.25 and 1.50 scales but also discussed the 1.40 scale. He developed a systematic approach to Navigation and good contour interpretation. He was well up to standard by the end of the 2 days. He left feeling confident that he had everything under control! We even added in a bit of rope work to break things up a bit. If you need help with preparation for your ML give me a call or visit http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/navigation-courses-snowdonia/

Ben building a story for his next leg ...good procedure for navigation

Ben building a story for his next leg …good procedure for navigation

Grooved Arête : The final pitch....

Climbing on Grooved Arête on the east face of Tryfan

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Grooved Arête : Completing the Knight's move on small holds

Grooved Arête : Completing the Knight’s move on small holds

We were climbing in the Ogwen Valley again with excellent weather this week . Paul wanted to do Grooved Arête a 3 star climb which deserves a Severe grading but HVD. The Knights move certainly can catch people out who are pushing their leading grade. The climbing is inspiring and never lets you off the hook. But it’s mountaineering at its best! If you are interested in extending your climbing adventures by trying multi pitch mountaineering routes then try our Intro to Multi-Pitch Climbing course, and make your climbs more adventurous!

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!

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

Navigating in Snowdonia, identifying features

Advanced Navigation Course 8th and 9th August 2013

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Are you are preparing for your Walking Group Leader award (WGL), your Summer Mountain Leader award (ML), or just want to become more proficient at navigating in the mountains?

Our 2 day Advanced Navigation course will build on your existing navigation skills to ensure you become more proficient at navigating in the mountains, in a variety of conditions.

Course Title: N3. Advanced Navigation
Duration: 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £130 per person
Location: Snowdonia
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor

Jon developing his navigation skills in Snowdonia

Jon developing his navigation skills in Snowdonia

Or, like Jon, you could spend a day with Joe, 1 to 1, with private instruction focusing on exactly the skills you wish to develop further.

Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

We look forward to developing your navigation skills and helping you to enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently.

Introduction to Hill Skills and Navigation – 29/30th June 2013 – spaces available

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This 2 day introductory course in Snowdonia assumes that you have not navigated before and we start with the basics to build your confidence.

Course Title: N1. Intro to Hill Skills and Navigation (Bronze NNAS – optional)
Dates: Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th June 2013
Duration: 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £110 per person Special Offer £100 per person
Location: Snowdonia
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor

For further details see the Intro to Hill Skills and Navigation course page.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

We look forward to developing your navigation skills and helping you to enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently.