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Mountain Leader ML refresher weekend on a 1: 1 bases

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Best ways to cross a stream or not ML refresher weekend. Where would you cross?

Best ways to cross a stream or not ML refresher weekend. Where would you cross?

The weekend was spend looking at direct and in direct belays and anchor selection. A lot of time on Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the best route for their group running the navigation in the background. Hand railing natural features like gullies and ridges enable really efficient navigation on steep ground. Mark really got to grips with this and was strong on the geology and flora.
Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the most appropriate route for their group running the navigation in the background.

Navigation using Contour interpretation navigation in order that the leader can spend time selecting the most appropriate route for their group running the navigation in the background.

Walking in Snowdonia near Blaenau Ffestiniog on Manod Mawr

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Panoramic views around Blaenau Ffestiniog across Southern Snowdonia.

Panoramic views around Blaenau Ffestiniog across Southern Snowdonia.


A great day out walking in South Snowdonia near Blaenau Ffestiniog on Manod Mawr and Manod Bach. Luckily the weather held and we got some beautiful views across Snowdonia. An excellent day out.
Views from Manod Bach Summit

Views from Manod Bach Summit

A Guided day out rock scrambling on Crib Goch on Snowdon, It is of the finest ridges in Snowdonia.

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Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge. Robert making the moves across the ridge

Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge. Robert making the moves across the ridge


A great day out rock scrambling on the Crib Goch. Scrambling up the south ridge with it’s great rock steps and across the exposed knife edge ridge, scrambling up all the rock peaks and then on to the summit of Snowdon. An excellent day out with some really good exposed scrambling. Rock scrambling with Mountaineering Joe
Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge ridge.

Guided rock scrambling on the Crib Goch sharp knife edge ridge.

Mountain Skills Courses available in May (23/24 )and August (8/9)

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Planning the route through the mountains is really important

Planning the route through the mountains is really important


Walking in the mountains so some enjoyable. To stay safe and enjoy yourself in the mountains you need some skills and the Mountain Training registered Hill & Mountain Skills courses are designed to teach you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to walk in hill and mountain environment. Have a look at available courses on the Mountain Training web site and get yourself registered with Mountaineering Joe. For more detailed information follow this link http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses/

To register with Mountain Training follow this link http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/skills-and-awards/hill-and-mountain-skills/mountain-skills

Navigating on a bearing in bad visibility requires good compass skills

Navigating on a bearing in bad visibility requires good compass skills

Guided Walks On the Anglesey Coastal Path stunning views along Newborough beach and then across the sand dunes at Newborough Warren

View of the Mountains of Snowdonia from Anglesey with a view across the Menai Strait

View of the Mountains of Snowdonia from Anglesey with a view across the Menai Strait

Guided Walks with Mountaineering Joe on the Anglesey Coastal Path with stunning views along Newborough beach and then walking through the sand dunes at Newborough Warren. A great day out with great weather. Mountaineering Joe
Walking through the sand dunes at Newborough on Anglesey with the sand dunes constantly moving

Walking through the sand dunes at Newborough on Anglesey with the sand dunes constantly moving

Walking up Moel Eilio in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe

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Walking Moel Eilio with Mountaineering-Joe

Walking Moel Eilio with Mountaineering-Joe


We had a great day out walking in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe on Moel Eilio with beautiful view across to Snowdon with snow on it top and sunny views across to Anglesey
Moel Eilio walking towards the summit with Mountaineering Joe

Mountain Leader (ML) navigation in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe

Mountain Leader standard Navigation in Snowdonia. Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right which you can with Mountaineering Joe


Mountain Leader standard Navigation in Snowdonia. Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right which you can with Mountaineering Joe

Being able to Navigate in the mountains is important particularly in bad weather. While planning your next leg it’s important to get your strategy right to save you time not having to refer to the map during the leg. Contour interpretation is particularly important in complex steep mountain ground. We were really enjoying ourselves until a Snowstorm came in. Just as well we could navigate! Mountain leader ( ML) navigation with Mountaineering Joe

We were practicing our navigation when we were hit by a Snowstorm from Snowdon

We were practicing our navigation when we were hit by a Snowstorm from Snowdon

Mtn Training courses. A Mountain skills course with Mountaineering Joe

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Reaching the summit of Pen ye Ole Wen

Reaching the summit of Pen ye Ole Wen

One of MtnTraining courses. A Mountain skills course really will help you to develop the necessary skills to enjoy the mountains fully and safely with Mountaineering Joe. Run over a weekend you will develop navigation skills, route finding, hazards and emergency procedures, weather, clothing systems and environmental knowledge to leave you prepared for walking in the mountains. The next course is the end of May 2015. Moving fast over grade 2 ground with Mountaineering Joe

A splendid day out on Snowdon walking with the latest Snowfall.

A splendid walking day out on Snowdon with the latest Snowfall. Winter returns to add character to the mountain.

A splendid walking day out on Snowdon with the latest Snowfall. Winter returns to add character to the mountain.

Winter returns to add character to the mountain. An excellent day walking in Snowdonia with light snow underfoot.

Mountain skills Course this March.

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Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training's courses

Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training’s courses

Thanks to Raj, Keiran, Louise, Bani, and Dan what a great group I had on our Mountain skills course this March. We had a great time spent over 2 days navigating and discussing mountains skills and the environment which all leads up to walking in the mountains safely. Topics discussed included planning your route, route finding, clothing systems, mountain weather, emergency situations and of course navigation You also get me to chat in the future to keep developing those mountain skills.

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out