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A great day out walking on the Carneddau in Snowdonia with Lindsey and Dylan

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Lindsey and Dylan looking relaxed having just summited Carnedd Dafydd

Lindsey and Dylan looking relaxed having just summited Carnedd Dafydd

We had a great out walking on the Carneddau. Lindsey and Dylan did a magnificent and long horse shoe walk around the Carnedd mountain range. Starting out by rock scrambling up the east ridge of Pen yr Ole Wen and summiting on Pen ye Ole Wen, then on to Carnedd Dafydd and finally the second highest mountain in Snowdonia Carnedd Llewelyn. We continued across to Bwlch Eryl Farchog and back down to the valley. Walking in freezing temperatures and very very cold winds, wind chill being -15c, Lindsey pushed through to complete the walk in a good time. Most impressive!
Lindsey walking up into Cwm Lloer, Carneddau Snowdonia

Lindsey walking up into Cwm Lloer, Carneddau Snowdonia

A walk in Snowdonia around Cwm Idwal in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia

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The stream over flowing in Cwm Idwal is very dramatic

The stream over flowing in Cwm Idwal is very dramatic

Everybody was well kitted out for the Valley walk the weather just holding as we managed to get around the Cwm just before it all came in. A lot of the rocks in Cwm Idwal get covered in various Lichens a clear indication of clean air in the valley which is great to see as it is home to some rare and beautiful alpine plants. A relaxing walk in the Cwm with Phil and San

What a view across Llyn Idwal. Such a beautiful valley

What a view across Llyn Idwal. Such a beautiful valley

Technical climbing in the lower grades on the Costa Blanca

Lead Rock Climbing in the Costa Blanca with Mountaineering Joe

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Impressive routes about the 5+ grade in Echo Valley

Impressive routes about the 5+ grade in Echo Valley

The Echo Valley in the Costa Blanca is an excellent place to develop leading on real Rock. It is one of the most impressive valleys in the area having a good range of routes in the lower grades to develop leading outdoors. The valley is excellent to climb in during the winter being sheltered and catches the winter sun.

Some easy climbing in Echo Valley in the 5s

Some easy climbing in Echo Valley in the 5s

Grib Goch never gives up starting the horizontal ridge

Rock scrambling over the sharp ridge of Crib Goch

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The mist covering the shear exposure of Crib Goch

The mist covering the shear exposure of Crib Goch

An excellent day rock scrambling over Crib Goch . Misty but with low winds. Mark looked very confident as he flew across the exposed ridge! An excellent day.
The narrow traverse over on Crib Goch and down to the main Col

The narrow traverse over on Crib Goch and down to the main Col

Climbing in Spain with Mountaineering Joe on the Costa Blanca at Calpe the west face of Peñón de Ifach

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Gaz polishing off the final overhangA weeks climbing in Spain on the Costa Blanca. We climbed at Calpe, enjoying the main west face Peñón de Ifach on the route Diedro UBSA. 10 pitches of pure exposure. The aim was to get to the top before the sun hit us. So we started the route before dawn and just got to the last pitch before the sun hit us! A mixture of bolts and trad and a totally varied route, corners, caves, abs cracks and slabs just to mention a few! Beautiful view down to the coastline

Rock climbing in Snowdonia in Llanberis Pass

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In Snowdonia at Dinas Mot on Superdirect:

In Snowdonia at Dinas Mot on Superdirect:

Rock climbing in Snowdonia on Dinas Mot. The weather was fantastic and we climbed Superdirect up the middle of the face. With a few airy moves particularly on the middle pitch it really made the day
In Snowdonia at Dinas Mot on Superdirect:

In Snowdonia at Dinas Mot on Superdirect:

Anglesey Coastal path walk on the North east side of the Island

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Looking down the coast on the Anglesey Coastal path

Looking down the coast on the Anglesey Coastal path

This surprisingly remote part of the island is so peaceful with great views up and down the coastline. A great walk on the Anglesey Coastal path.
Anglesey Coastal path

Anglesey Coastal path

A great hand jam on Lorraine Dinas Mot Snowdonia

Multi pitch climbing in Snowdonia

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Some fine moves on Western slabs Dinas Mot Snowdonia

Some fine moves on Western slabs Dinas Mot Snowdonia

A day out guiding on Dinas Mot in Llanberis Pass Snowdonia. A great day out on Rock climbing. We climbed the route Lorraine on the left hand side and then Western Slabs on the right. Both excellent multi pitch rock routes. The weather was excellent! Fancy getting out on to multi pitch routes? http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

The crux pitch on Western Slabs Dinas Mot

The crux pitch on Western Slabs Dinas Mot

The Welsh 3000s – 14 peaks challenge in beautiful weather in Snowdonia

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Welsh 3000s reaching Carnedd Ugain at sunrise

Welsh 3000s reaching Carnedd Ugain at sunrise

A perfect day out on all Snowdonia’s highest summits. The ultimate walk in Snowdonia covering the 14 peaks with the best views across Snowdonia. With perfect weather it was a joy. The walk requires a high level of fitness it has over 14,000 feet of height gain, which is walking Snowdon 6/7 times. The length of the walk between summits is about 24 miles, but the walk start to finish will top 30 miles. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/mountain-challenges/welsh-3000s-14-peaks-challenge-in-24-hours/
Looking down into the Snowdon horse shoe from the summit of Snowdon

Looking down into the Snowdon horse shoe from the summit of Snowdon

Multi-pitch Rock Climbing in Ogwen Valley at Idwal Slabs, in Snowdonia

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Rosie really enjoying herself on the climb, Idwal Slabs Snowdonia

Rosie really enjoying herself on the climb, Idwal Slabs Snowdonia

Father and daughter climbing together on multi-pitch routes in Cwm Idwal. They often go climbing together on single pitch climbs, but Patrick wanted to take his daughter Rosie climbing on multi-pitch routes. We spend the day looking at belay state management and teaching Rosie the techniques involves with Multi pitch climbing. We did the Ordinary Route over 6 pitches and then practiced short roping Rosie off the top of Idwal slabs and protected her on the descent down the off the back of the slabs. Do you want to move onto climbing multi pitch routes but need pointing in the right direction? Have a look at what Mountaineering Joe had to offer.

http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

A great day out multi pitch climbing in Snowdonia

A great day out multi pitch climbing in Snowdonia