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Rock climbing in Llanberis Pass with excellent views down the valley from Dinas Mot

Dinas Mot Lorraine direct HVS, the first pitch

Dinas Mot Lorraine direct HVS, the first pitch


Rock climbing in Llanberis Pass on a sunny day an excellent start to the rock climbing season. Rock climbing on Dinas Mot. A nice routes Superdirect (E1) up the centre of the main buttress and another excellent rock climbing route on Lorraine (HVS) up the left hand side. Rock climbing on Dinas Mot climbing Superdirect. The first pitch with a traverse that has great exposure and Lorraine has an great exposed top pitch.
An excellent day out on multi-pitched rock climbing. Mountaineering Joe

Making the crux moves on Superdirect on Dinas Mot Llanberis Pass

Making the crux moves on Superdirect on Dinas Mot Llanberis Pass

Learning to lead outdoor rock climbing

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Learning to Rock climb on slate

Learning to Rock climb on slate


We had a great few days transferring indoor wall climbing and bouldering skills to outdoor leading multi pitch rock climbing. Placing gear, building belays, and belay stance management. A great way to start your outdoor rock climbing

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

Winter walking in the Cairngorms in the highlands of Scotland has been excellent

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Winter walking towards Cairn Lochan Cairngorms Scotland

Winter walking towards Cairn Lochan Cairngorms Scotland

Walking this winter has been very good in Scotland with the Cairngorms being in excellent condition plenty of Snow. An excellent time to get out.
Winter walking in Sneachda Cairngorms Scotland

Winter walking in Sneachda Cairngorms Scotland

Mountaineering Joe’s Winter Skills courses

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Kicking steps during our winter skills course

Kicking steps during our winter skills course

Mountaineering Joe’s Winter Skills courses develops the hill walking skills for walking during the winter. Thw wintewr skills course focuses on personal movement, use of crampons, use of an ice axe, self arresting, winter navigation, snow pack analysis, avalanche conditions, and emergency procedures.
Walking up Coire na Ciste in the Cairngorms

Walking up Coire na Ciste in the Cairngorms

A winter traverse of Crib Goch in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe

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Ascending the Ridge of Grib Goch

Ascending the Ridge of Grib Goch

An excellent day traversing of Crib Goch in Snowdonia. The powder snow made it more challenging and the cloud came in but an excellent winter’s day out
The sky clear as we ascended the Crib Goch ridge

The sky clear as we ascended the Crib Goch ridge

Walking Anglesey Coastal Path between The Marina at Holyhead and Trearddur Bay

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Lindsey powering up the path

Lindsey powering up the path

Walking on the Anglesey Coastal path between the Marina and Trearddur Bay. One of the most dramatic parts of the Anglesey Coastal Path. Lindsey had a great time and even managed to summit Holyhead mountain which was harder then it looked with the high winds on top! Walking with Mountaineering Joe
Anglesey-Coastal-path walking around Abrahams Bosom area

Anglesey-Coastal-path walking around Abrahams Bosom area

Mountain Training registered Mountain Skills Course

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All prepared for navigation in the Mountains on the Mountain skills course

All prepared for navigation in the Mountains on the Mountain skills course

The Mountain skills course develops mountain skills. Nic , James and Matty wanted to make sure they had everything covered. We went through everything required to look after yourself is covered from navigation to what to pack in your rucksack. Will spent 2 days out in the mountains discussing what to do when, personal kit, and they developed their navigation skills particularly on the contour interpretation front.
Get yourself prepared in the mountains with Mountaineering Joe !
Duration: 2 day + 1 evening – instruction only Cost: £120 for the course Location: Snowdonia, North Wales Group size: up to 4 clients with Mountaineering Joe!

Some of the Mountain Skills Course content

  • What to take into account for high level mountain walks • Navigation in mountains • Weather in the mountains and how this differs to normal forecasts • Dealing with emergencies

The Mountain Skills course is for people who want feel safe whilst in the mountains.

 

How it all works
Mountain Training, is the official UK body that oversees training for qualifications and personal skills in the outdoors. All participants are required to register with Mountain Training. (http://www.mountain-training.org/walking/awards/hill-and-mountain-skills). Registration:

  • Access to unlimited technical advice from Mountain Training • You enter your walks into their logbook so you have a record of everything you have done (optional but great if you intend to take the outdoors further!) • You will receive copy of the ‘Safety on Mountains’ handbook • You Register/book a course on their web site You then book a course via their web site. My courses will be listed under Mountaineeringjoe.

Following this link for further details: http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses-snowdonia/ Once registered you can then start logging your days out immediately if you want to. When you are ready to book a course this can be done via the mountain training web site. I will be able to see your log book and then be able to tailor the instruction personally for you. Once you have attend the course then a certificate of attendance after the training course will be send to you. Course requirements and equipment • You will need clothing and footwear that is appropriate for mountain conditions. • Hill and Mountain Skills courses require a minimum of 2 persons to run. • Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information contact Mountaineering Joe or visit Mountain Training.

Get yourself prepared in the mountains with Mountaineering Joe.

Practicing crampon and ice axe skills in Devils Kitchen

Winter skills with Ice Axe and crampons course in Scotland.

Winter walking steep getting out of the valley

Winter walking steep getting out of the valley

We had a great day out practicing winter skills in the valley below the north face of Ben Nevis. The course was for people who have not used an ice axe or crampons before. So we practiced all the basic skills during the day. You will soon got on top of it! We finished off with a climb up Ben Nevis. Not always as easy as you would have thought considering the unstable weather conditions! For more information winter skills course have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/winter-skills-courses-scotland/

 

Guided walking on the Anglesey Coastal path with Mountaineering Joe

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The curvy steep steps down to South Stack lighthouse

The curvy steep steps down to South Stack lighthouse

Walking along the Anglesey Coastal Path between North and South Stack in the Holyhead Mountain area with a summit of Holyhead Mountain. It is true no matter what the time of the year its seems you can always walk on Anglesey Coastal path. The Anglesey coastal path is a great walking day out particularly when the weather is terrible in the mountains! Guided walking with Mountaineering Joe
A great view down to the light house at South Stack.

A great view down to the light house at South Stack.

Walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr

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Walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr with beautiful views from the beach. The Anglesey coastal path is absolutely stunning at the moment! Mountaineering Joe

Walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr with beautiful views from the beach. The Anglesey coastal path is absolutely stunning at the moment! Mountaineering Joe

An excellent day out walking along the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr with beautiful views from the rock Cerrig y brain on the beach. No matter what the time of the year you can always walk on Anglesey. The coastal path is well worth paying a visit, it is absolutely stunning at the moment! Mountaineering Joe