The top of the chimney on Cneifion Arête
rock climbing
Gain the upper pitches of Nia
Very delicate climbing, but good gear
The joy of making it to the summit of Snowdon.
Arriving on Saturday afternoon they went straight out to have a go at climbing having never tried it before. After 4 routes on Tryfan Bach (Little Tryfan) they abseiled down the rock face a few times.
On the Sunday having never been on a mountain before, they summited Snowdon via the Rhyd Ddu path, returning down the Snowdon Ranger path. This is one of the more difficult routes up and down Snowdon.
On the ascent looking back towards Rhyd Ddu they had wonderful views of the valley and Llyn y Gadair and Llyn Cwellyn, with Dyffryn Nantlle through the pass between the two lakes. On the horizon are the summits (left to right) of Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof, Moel Lefn, Mynydd Drws y Coed and Y Garn, with Mynydd Mawr behind Llyn Cwellyn.
At Llechog ridge around Cwm Clogwyn, they all dug in as they saw the steep ascent ahead, zigzagging their way up towards Bwlch Main. At the top of the zigzag section the path is very narrow. This is the rocky ridge of Bwlch Main (Narrow Pass) with steep drops either side.
It was a weekend buzzing with ambition, determination, motivation and excitement! It was a pleasure to be out in the mountains with Team RACEY.
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Isaac doing his Usain Bolt impersonation!
Andy placing solid gear all the way up so feeling confident.
Pierre enjoying the moves on Belle Vue Bastion. A truly memorable route.
The first pitch and crux of Belle Vue Bastion. which is not only the crux but also requires total commitment, to get onto the slab. The second pitch involves climbing onto the nose of the buttress which is very exposed.
Chris climbing the rib on Crackstone Rib in the pass
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.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas.