scrambling
Scrambling on south buttress with some exposed positions
Scrambling on Tryfan. A New route on the east face of Tryfan. We were on the South Buttress and Paddy wanted to find a new way up the buttress. So we select a weakness just to the left of the South Rib route. It was an excellent day with grade 3 scrambling ground, weaving in and out of the blank sections to find interesting the grade 3 ground. Have a look to see what we have to offer http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-scrambling-courses/
Some exposed positions …the belay before the crux
We had a full on day working our way up Diffwys Ddu, on the south side of the pass. It was a great mountaineering day out. Main Wall has just about everything on it. Walls, grooves, chimneys, slabs, cracks and ramps. The crux is two thirds of the way up the route. A move around a corner which feels very committing as you leave your second but it’s easier than it looks. It’s a great route for practicing placing gear without being too committed , never being too steep. You do need good route finding skills as it zigzags up the cliff. So if you are looking to develop your leading techniques with solid route finding skills it’s a good one to try, but allow yourself a long and good weather day for it. Have a look at our learning to lead climbing courses, where you will get very personal and tailored coaching. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/
The final steps on the North Ridge of Tryfan
Ray scrambling on the real mountain in Snowdonia, Tryfan. Ray wanted to catch the end of the summer with some scrambling. We approached Tryfan from the east side walking up to Heather Terrace. We then scrambled up Nor Nor Groove (Grade 2), reaching the top of Nor Nor Gully on the North Ridge (Grade 2). We continued to the top of Tryfan scrambling on the North Ridge. The weather was great and we got some excellent photos. After summiting on Tryfan we decided to descend Tryfan via North and Little gullies (Grade 2) back down to Heather Terrace. Little Gully is an excellent Grade 2 scramble. So we ended up with 2 good scrambles up Tryfan and a good scramble back down. For more information on what scrambling you can do, click on http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-scrambling-courses/
Scrambling up the upper part of the North Ridge of Tryfan
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.
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Grooved Arête : Completing the Knight’s move on small holds
The top of the chimney on Cneifion Arête
Looking down into Idwal Valley from near the top of the Staircase
Out with Paul today enjoying some scrambles on Tryfan Bach (little Tryfan).
We practiced techniques on grade 3 scrambles until the weather closed in.
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A beautiful sunny day for a scramble on Snowdon, taking the classic direct line up the grade 3 scramble on the Parsons Nose and up onto Clogwyn y Person Arête.
Keith thoroughly enjoyed the scramble on the arête – it was on his tick list and today was the day he conquered it.
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Check out the Calendar and Listings for the dates and details of all upcoming activities and courses.
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