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The View from the Carneddau towards the Glyders

The View from the Carneddau towards the Glyders

A great day out walking with excellent weather on the Carneddau. We walked up from Ogwen Bank on the east side of Bethesda through the woods which were covered in Blue Bells. Fantastic views across Ogwen Valley to the Glyders and then on to the summit of Carnedd Dafydd. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/
Walking through the woods towards Pen Yr Ole Wen from Ogwen bank

Walking through the woods towards Pen Yr Ole Wen from Ogwen bank

Just entering the chimney on Main wall climb, the third pitch

Just entering the chimney on Main wall climb, the third pitch

It’s the most beautiful valley, the Llanberis Pass, with the best mountaineering route at HS on Cyrn Las. On most days it is cold but with the weather we have at the moment it was the ideal route to do! Cyrn Las is an impressive crag. The route Main Wall, is the easiest route on the cliff, and a classic, but looking up you will struggle to see where it goes zig zaging about on the face.
Excellent exposed pitches on Main Wall

Excellent exposed pitches on Main Wall

Anglesey Coastal Path ...Red Wharf bay

Anglesey Coastal Path …Red Wharf bay

Anglesey Coastal path is stunning at the moment. Walking from Red wharf Bay through to Beaumaris in the sunshine a really good day since I have never seen the paths so dry with no wellies required it can’t get better.

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Anglesey Coastal Path ...Stunning day looking across to Red Wharf bay

Anglesey Coastal Path …Stunning day looking across to Red Wharf bay

Cantilever stone on the Glyderau

Cantilever stone on the Glyderau

This is the ultimate Snowdonia walking adventure. Traversing the three main Snowdonia ranges, Snowdon Massif, Glyderau and the Carneddau. Summit all the Snowdonia’s peaks over 3000ft, from Snowdon to Foel Fras.
http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/mountain-challenges/welsh-3000s-14-peaks-challenge-in-24-hours/ for more information!Tryfan from the Carnedau

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!

http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses-snowdonia/

Looking out towards Malltraeth Bay

Looking out towards Malltraeth Bay

The Anglesey Coastal path has such fantastic views as such Llanddwyn Island. We were walking along Newborough Warren, towards Llanddwyn Island then down towards Malltraeth Bay . To see what is on offer Have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/
The high path on Llanddwyn Island

The high path on Llanddwyn Island

Now there's a mountain path!

Now there’s a mountain path!

Mountain skills is a 2 day 1 evening weekend course where we look at all the respects required to walk in the mountains. Handling steep ground , weather, mountain navigation, outdoor kit, emergencies and what to put in your rucksack. You will spend the weekend on some exciting mountain walks discussing all aspects of walking. You will get unlimited technical help from where to walk to the latest kit for as long as you want it so you can keep developing your skills

Route finding in the mountains

Route finding in the mountains

This is an ideal way to gain the confidence to tackle the harder routes like Crib Goch in Snowdonia
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Looking across to the summit of Tryfan

Looking across to the summit of Tryfan

To complete the Welsh 3000s Challenge you are required to have been at the top of all 15 of the mountains over 3000 ft in Wales within 24 hours! The walk is 24 miles, but by the time you get off, it is more like 30 miles. How difficult is it? Not as tough as you would expect as once you are up high the peaks are not so tall! It is however, much harder than the “Three Peaks Challenge”. You have to have a fair degree of fitness in the mountains to enjoy it.
It is rocky in places, and both descend and ascend are demanding. Navigation can also be problematic in bad poor visibility conditions. You can do the walk over 2 days using a fully equipped mountain hut.
The Welsh 3000s as challenge, walk or experience is second to none! Contact me if this interests you and I can arrange something which suits you.
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Crib Goch ...a great start to the day!

Crib Goch …a great start to the day!

What a sight to wake up to

What a sight to wake up to

What a great view to wake up to. With wild camping in Snowdonia you get to wake up in the most beautiful places! http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/mountain-skills-course/
Looking around Cwm Tregalan on Snowdon

Looking around Cwm Tregalan on Snowdon

Tony Fenella and Hunter with Adam and Eve

Tony Fenella and Hunter with Adam and Eve

The course was to get a feel for the mountains practicing complex route finding on steep ground and to brush up on navigation skills. We spent the first day on Tryfan using contour interpretation to navigate and how to read the rock in order to route find effectively. We approached Tryfan from the east up on to Heather Terrace then up the south Ridge to the summit. On the second day went walked on the Carneddau, up to Pen Yr Ole Wen via Cwm Lloer and traversed along the horseshoe ridge you can see from the road. We practiced pacing and timings whilst taking compass bearings. We discussed all the necessary outdoor kit required for the mountains from boot to hard shells. The weather held for us and we had a great time!

Tony, Fenella and Hunter in the Nant Ffrancon valley

Tony, Fenella and Hunter in the Nant Ffrancon valley

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