Rock scrambling in Snowdonia on the North ridge of Tryfan just below the summit
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia on Seniors ridge direct with Mandy and Craig
scrambling
Rock scrambling courses in Snowdonia Jack learning rock scrambling rope techniques
Rope work for rock scrambling in Snowdonia on grade 3 ground Rock scrambling courses with Mountaineering Joe
A great day out rock scrambling in Snowdonia. The snow just kept coming and we ended up with a fair dump! But the blue skies came out and we found ourselves in a winter wonderland!
Oli and Tom scrambling in Cwm Idwal
Oli and Tom were learning rope techniques for rock scrambling in Snowdonia. They wanted to extend their walking experience to more adventurous day out. We practised moving with a rope and short pitching which was great fun!
learning to move with the rope
Rob negotiating the rock pinnacles on Cneifion Arête
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia. Rock Scrambling high up in Cwm Cneifion on Cneifion Arête. An excellent rock scramble which starts off on full on grade 3 ground and moves into easier grade 2 with great rock spikes all the way up making belaying easy! Rock scrambling in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe
Rob moving around the boulders on Cneifion Arête
Abseiling down a gully
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia with great weather. Practising rope techniques for moving fast over grade 2/3 scrambling ground. We used short pitching , pitching, body belaying and the Italian hitch to name just a few. Rope techniques with Mountaineering Joe
Where did he come from?
Here Sam is using an Italian Hitch is bring up his partner and will convert this to a Clove Hitch to secure her
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia with excellent weather. Developing fast Rock scrambling rope techniques with Sam and Beth. Protecting rock scrambles or moving over steep ground after or before climbing a rock climb doesn’t have to be slow. Maybe there are walks you want to do but need to look after les experience people in the group. With the right rope techniques you can move very very fast. Rock scrambling rope work with Mountaineering Joe
Using an Italian Hitch off a direct anchor
Mike and Karen Rock scrambling on the North Ridge of Tryfan lower slopes
Rock scrambling on the North ridge of Tryfan practising rope techniques such as short pitching to able you to protect the rock scramble without taking up valuable time. The mist provided an atmospheric backdrop for the day! Rock Scrambling with Mountaineering Joe
Time for lunch
Absailing down Nor Nor Groove
Rock scrambling in Snowdonia. Despite the bad weather at the weekend Kevin and I had a great time Rock scrambling in Cwm Idwal on the route North West Face on the Saturday and the sun on the East face of Tryfan. We climbed around Bastow Buttress and the Nor Nor area. Kevin was practicing advanced rope techniques for scrambling. The ability to move but safely over steep ground is great training not only for rock scrambling in the UK but also for training for the Alps. Rock scrambling with Mountaineering Joe.
Rock Scrambling on grade 3 ground
Robert and Ellis on the summit of Tryfan
Walking in Snowdonia on Tryfan. Walking on one of the best mountains in Snowdonia. Tryfan is the a mountain where you cannot simply walk it without scrambling at some point.. a true mountain! Robert and Ellis had a great time on the North ridge. Ellis is a great mountaineer. He is only seven? (if I remember correctly) he climbed the mountain without a care in the world telling his dad to keep up! An excellent day out. Search for the mountains Ellis no matter what the distance!
Ellis hiding amongst the rocks on the south ridge. Ellis hiding amongst the rocks on the south ridge of Tryfan