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Anglesey Coastal Path

Anglesey Coastal Path – Ola and family enjoy the stunning views

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Secluded beaches, pretty coves, rocky cliffs and coastal hamlets provided a great day out walking for Ola and her family.

Here is what Ola had to say:

“The views were stunning and the experience was amazing! There were plenty of opportunities for ‘postcard’ photos and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Although the weather was not great at this time of year it was still a fun adventure.

Definitely recommend it to groups of friends and families with teenage children!”

Ola, London, January 2013

Mountaineering Joe offers walks along the Isle of Anglesey coastal path and in the hills, valleys and mountains of the Snowdonia National Park. See our Walking and Private Guiding pages for details. If you don’t see a course, activity or dates on our site that suit you, contact us to make a general enquiry.

Browse the gallery for a selection of views of Anglesey and Snowdonia.

Crib Goch Traverse

Mountain Challenge Training

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The Welsh 3000s, The National Three Peaks, or any one of a number of endurance challenges require, fitness, stamina and mountain walking skills.

You need to be able to: walk on a variety of terrains; in all weathers; at different times of the day; and be able to navigate in all conditions.

Your challenge experience will be one you will never forget, so prepare for it and enjoy it! We look forward to helping you achieve your goal.

The next training dates for 2013 are: Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 24th March.

Course Title: CH3. Challenge Training
Duration: 1 or 2 days.
Cost: £40 per person, per day.
Group Size: up to 6 clients.
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.

We are happy to arrange a challenge training course, mountain day or private guiding and instruction to suit you, or your groups needs. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits your requirements, please contact us or make a booking enquiry.

Castell y Gwynt, Glyder Fach

Winter Walking in Snowdonia

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Walking in the mountains in Winter is exhilirating. Although the snow, has been replaced by rain (and plenty of it at the moment), the freshness of the air and the spectacular views, just make a day walking in the mountains worth it.

Mountaineering Joe offers walks along the Isle of Anglesey coastal path and in the hills, valleys and mountains of the Snowdonia National Park.

Whether you require a day, a mid-week or week-end walking break see our Walking and Private Guiding pages for details or contact us to make a general enquiry.

Check out the calendar and course/activity listing.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

Winter Skills - Cwm Lloer Carneddau

Winter Walking and Winter Skills

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Winter Skills in Cwm Lloer, the Carneddau, Snowdonia.

Paddy enjoying his first winter session in the mountains. In the photograph he is learning to use a mountaineering axe on a short but steep section of ground (Winter grade 1/2).

During this session we used 2 types of axes so that you can experience the advantages and disadvantages of each axe.

A walking axe: This axe is between 60-75cm in length. It is useful as a walking aid, to arrest in the event of a fall and used to cut steps if required.

A mountaineering axe: This axe is between 50-65cms in length. Used for walking and climbing, ideal for cutting steps, to arrest in the event of a fall and used with a rope as a belay anchor.

For further details see Winter Skills. For examples of walks have a look at our Walking pages.

Check out the calendar and course/activity listing. We will add Winter Walking and Winter Skills courses as conditions arise. Contact us if you wish to be added to our short notice list.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.

Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia, North Wales

Winter Walking and Winter Skills in Snowdonia, North Wales

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Good conditions to practise Winter walking skills and a great day out walking on the glorious snow covered Carneddau.

For further details see Winter Skills. For examples of walks have a look at our Walking pages.

Check out the calendar and course/activity listing. We will add Winter Walking and Winter Skills courses as conditions arise. Contact us if you wish to be added to our short notice list.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.

Winter Walking and Winter Skills in Snowdonia – spaces available

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Come and enjoy the Winter conditions in Snowdonia. Learn Winter skills, improve your existing skills or enjoy a fabulous day out walking in Winter conditions whilst they last.

Enjoy a day walking in stunning Winter conditions.

  • Activity:Winter Walking (20th Jan OR 25th Jan)Focuses on walking in Winter conditions with instruction on using a walking axe, crampons etc.
  • Duration: 1 day – guiding/instruction only
  • Cost: £50 per person
  • Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
  • Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor

Our 2 day introduction to Winter Skills course will provide you with the skills to explore and enjoy the mountains in Winter. The course is aimed at summer hill and mountain walkers, who wish to develop their skills and confidence in Winter conditions.

  • Course Title: M1. Intro to Winter Skills (Monday/Tuesday 21/22 Jan OR Wednesday/ Thursday 23/24 Jan)
  • Duration: 2 days – instruction only
  • Cost: £160 per person
  • Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
  • Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor

Or a weekend walking in Snowdonia

  • Course Title: W3. Snowdonia Walks (week-end) 26/27 Jan
  • Duration: 2 days – guide basis only
  • Cost: £90.00 per person
  • Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
  • Group Size: Up to 4 clients

If Winter conditions exist then instruction will be provided on using a walking axe and crampons etc.

For further details see the Winter Skills. For examples of walks have a look at our Walking pages.

Check out the calendar and course/activity listing. We will add Winter Walking and Winter Skills courses as conditions arise. Contact us if you wish to be added to our short notice list.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.

View towards Tryfan, Snowdonia

Happy New Year

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Wishing you all a happy New Year.

Our schedule for 2013 starts in North Wales with some spectacular mountain walking in Snowdonia and rugged and wild walks on the coastline of the Isle of Anglesey.

Winter Walking and Winter Skills in the Cairngorm National Park, start in Scotland from the 1st February.

Dates of courses and activities can be re-aranged according to prevailing weather conditions, particularly during the Winter season. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find dates or a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.

Joe, Adrian, Ola, Weronika and Jarek at Porth y Aber

A Family Winter Walk from Dulas Bay to Red Wharf Bay

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Adrian, Ola, Weronika and Jarek from London enjoy a  winters day of sunshine and showers on the Anglesey Coastal path.

Our route for the day was from Dulas Bay to Red Wharf Bay.  A splendid array of coves, secluded beaches, rocky cliffs and pretty coastal hamlets.

Mountaineering Joe offers Winter walks along the Isle of Anglesey coastal path and in the hills, valleys and mountains of the Snowdonia National Park.  See our Walking and Private Guiding pages for details or contact us to make a general enquiry.

 

The Idwal Squeeze (V1), Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley - squashed and squeezed

Squashed and squeezed in the Idwal Squeeze

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Isaac having fun completing the Idwal Squeeze (V1), bouldering at Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley.

The Idwal Squeeze (V1), Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley - it is tight in here

The Idwal Squeeze (V1), Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley – it is tight in here

‘Awesome, wicked, a nightmare, squashed and squeezed – thanks for the encouragement Joe. I loved it after I got over the fear of getting stuck in there!’  Isaac.

Nearly there – it is a bit tight in here!

The Idwal Squeeze (V1), Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley - exit push

The Idwal Squeeze (V1), Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley – exit push

 

 

 

One more push should do it.

 

The Idwal Squeeze (V1), Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley - conquered

The Idwal Squeeze (V1), Idwal Cottage Crag, Ogwen Valley – conquered

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorted – that was brilliant.

 

 

 

Well done Isaac.

 

Enjoy a day of private instruction tailored to your requirements with Mountaineering Joe