Anglesey coastal Path: Fantastic Sand dunes

Anglesey coastal Path: Fantastic Sand dunes


We walked out towards Abermenai Point across the sand dunes which are some of the largest in Europe. Stunning views from the sand dunes of the mountains of Snowdonia. We then walked along towards Newborough beach and found the walk ways from the car park under sand with the high winds we have been during. An excellent day’s walking on the Anglesey coastal path.
The sand can move very quickly in high winds

The sand can move very quickly in high winds

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

Hawkbit
The flowers of Snowdonia are abundant as this time of the year so it was great to spend time looking at what was flowering as a part of a ML refresher and the weather was just perfect for it!
Rhizocarpon Geographicum Lichen

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Getting into a comfortable position is place gear is important

Getting into a comfortable position is place gear is important

A full day out Multi pitch climbing in Llanberis Pass this week. We just had the perfect weather. WE started on Phantom Rib (VS), an exposed rib which is always interesting on Clogwyn Y Grochan, then First Pitch which is another VS that has a committing crux and finally finished on Skylon (HS going on VS for the crux moves) on Carreg Wastad. All good multi pitch Rock climbing routes. a good way of getting your climbing off to a swing start this summer. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-climbing-courses-snowdonia/

Just below the crux

Just below the crux

Wear can eventually lead to sharp edges

Wear can eventually lead to sharp edges

The latest news on perma-draws is just a reminder the risks we take when we assume sport routes are safe as houses. These bits of kit can see a lot of traffic and the wear can leave sharp edges on the rope karabiner leading to rope failure or even failure themselves, with obversely devastating consequences if you should fall on it. The recent BMC Technical Committee report hi-lights what can go wrong when climbers don’t check this kit before using it, and knowing of course when to back off can save your life! This follows a recent incident where a climber in Switzerland suffered a fatal ground fall when his rope was cut, and there has been other incidents where climbers have had their ropes severed but escaped with non fatal injuries. In these cases their ropes were cut by sharp edges cut into permanent quick draws by general wear. Take care!

Welsh 3000s (14 peaks): Greg confident on the Crib Goch ridgeWelsh 3000s (14 peaks) Challenge this weekend.
Really good weather for the Welsh 3000s at the moment with a distance of 30 odd miles and 14 of Snowdonia’s highest peaks ..what a fantastic walk!

The beautiful sunrise across Snowdonia

The beautiful sunrise across Snowdonia


Have a look at the pictures there are some excellent views across Snowdonia first thing in the morning! Whether you want to attempt this in 24 hours or a more relaxing 2 days staying in mountain accommodation have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/mountain-challenges/ and call for a chat
The Glyders in the background

The Glyders in the background

The Glyders Ridge with Atlantic Slabs in the centre

The Glyders Ridge with Atlantic Slabs in the centre

Walking on the Carneddau in beautiful weather. Such a great day out with excellent views across Snowdonia! Click here for more information on great days out with Mountaineering Joe
Making out way down  towards Bethesda from the Carneddau

Making out way down towards Bethesda from the Carneddau

The stunning beach at Red Wharf bay

The stunning beach at Red Wharf bay

Guided walking on the Anglesey Coastal path between Llanddona and Penmon Point. It was a beautiful day. The summer is upon us! Puffin Island was surrounded by calm seas and there were good views across the strait towards the Snowdonia mountains.
The sea looking very calm at Penmon Point

The sea looking very calm at Penmon Point

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Walking in the mountains can be exciting

Walking in the mountains can be exciting

This mountain skills course is all about looking after yourself in the mountains. We spent 2 days and one evening where we covered everything required to enjoy the mountains. Topics which we covered over the weekend included route planning, clothing systems, mountain weather, emergency situations, environmental issues with walking, and a whole lot of navigation in bad visibility . You also will get technical help whenever you need in the future to keep developing your mountain skills and of course a online log book to keep your walks on.

Notice the walking poles put away in order to use both hands on steep ground

Notice the walking poles put away in order to use both hands on steep ground

This is an ideal way to make sure you are equipped for the mountains and to have the confidence to tackle the mountain environment with the skills required!

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Studying the map for the next leg using contour interpretation makes navigation legs so much easier!

Studying the map for the next leg using contour interpretation makes navigation legs so much easier!

Lucy really wanted to put her mountain navigation skills to the test. She has spend 2 days practicing her navigation in the run up to her assessment. Good preparation for ML Assessment requires good skills in contour interpretation, this is particularly useful on steep ground. It makes navigation so much easier! Lucy has certainly mastered the art of navigation on steep ground using contour interpretation in situations where other navigation skills become in efficient to use. She certainly is prepared for her ML assessment!

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