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MTA Mountain Skills Course just completed by Nick and Chris

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Nick scrambling up a steep arete

Nick scrambling up a steep arete

MTA Mountain Skills Course just completed by Nick and Chris

Nick and Chris got the most out of the mountains last weekend. Mountain skills is a weekend course where we practice skills in order to venture in the mountains. Everything required to look after yourself is covered from handling steep ground to what to pack in your rucksack. You will spend the time in the mountains discussing all aspects of high level walking. You will get unlimited technical help for as long as you want it to keep developing your skills.

What an ideal way to make sure you are safe in the mountains and to have the confidence to tackle harder walks!
http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses/

Nick and Chris navigating in bad weather

Nick and Chris navigating in bad weather

A family adventure day out with the kids in Snowdonia, North Wales

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Learning to climb is such great fun

Learning to climb is such great fun

We had a great day out climbing in Snowdonia. One the first day we went rock climbing and the kids just loved it. It is so different to what they had been used to. What looked impossible when they started seems easy by the end. They improved so fast in the end they completed everything I gave them as a challenge, I couldn’t find a harder problem so they were winding me up! It was amazing! On the second day we went up the mountain Tryfan which is a real mountain where you have to scramble in places and they loved it! It has a real peak and excellent views from the top, assuming of course you get a clear day! It’s a real goal to summit and when you get here you feel like you have achieved something.
If you are looking for something different to do have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/ and contact me for a special personalised weekend. Personal guiding for the family is £300 for the weekend included all the technical equipment and, you will do so much!
Just so relaxed!

Just so relaxed!

Mountain Skills Course

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Exposed scrambling on Crib Goch

Exposed scrambling on Crib Goch

This course is essential to really get the most out of the mountains. Mountain skills is a 2 days and one evening course where we practice and discuss everything needed to venture on your own in the mountains safety. Looking after yourself from navigation to what to pack in your rucksack. You will spend the time in the mountains discussing all aspects of high level walking, from personal kit to handling steep ground. You will get technical help whenever you need in the future to keep developing your skills. What an ideal way to make sure you are safe in the mountains and to have the confidence to tackle harder walks!

Mountain Skills Courses in Snowdonia

Planning the next navigation leg

Planning the next navigation leg

Walking on The Northern Anglesey Coastal path between Traeth Dulas and Benllech

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A rugged coast line in places along the top coast but with good paths

A rugged coast line in places along the top coast but with good paths

We had a great out walking on the north coast of Anglesey between Traeth Dulas and Benllech with its stunning beaches and coves. There is always something new to see with the ever changing coastline from rugged cliffs to laid back quiet beaches. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/
Peaceful quite beaches on the top coast of Anglesey

Peaceful quite beaches on the top coast of Anglesey

Walking in Glen Nevis, Lochaber, West Highland, Scotland.

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Amazing water falls due to the snow melting

Amazing water falls due to the snow melting

With 50 to 60 mph winds forecasted, we had to choose a walk which offered some protection from these high winds. Walking up Coire Mhusgain and around the side of devils ridge in to Sgurr a’ Mhaim and return into the valley. This route offered a fair bit of protection from the wind coming in from the west. It also avoided the potential avalanche ground on the North faces which are getting worse due to the rise in temperatures recently. We could see the damage left by some of the previous avalanches. The size of the rocks coming down with the snow! You just would not want to be there at that time! The streams also were difficult to cross at times with some impressive water falls! A great day out! http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/walking/

Winter walking climbing Snowdon, in Snowdonia national park

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The Snowdon horseshoe

The Snowdon horseshoe

We had beautiful winter conditions on Snowdon but the weather came in during the afternoon. Just shows you how it can all change. We Walked up the PYG track which is sheltered from the wind with some excellent views of the Snowdon horse shoe on the way. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/

Hill Skills Course – New course which is a part of the Mountain Training Scheme

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Getting away from it all

Getting away from it all

This course develops the Hill skills, the ability to navigate, route finding on moorland type ground, selection of outdoor kit. All the skills required for walking in remote areas. If you are a beginner, hill walker, or looking to improve your skills for walking in the lowlands of the UK, this course could be just what you need. There is a on line walk logging system available also to record your outdoor experience and this can be used in the future if you go for outdoor qualifications later on. Have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/hill-skills-courses/ to see what you can do!

Mountain Skills Course

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Beautiful paths through the mountains

Beautiful paths through the mountains

This course develops the mountain skills you need, with the ability to navigate, finding routes on steep ground, selection of kit, all the skills required for walking at a high level in the mountains. If you are a beginner, hill walker, or looking to improve your skills for walking in the mountains, this course is just what you need to start extending your walking experiences. There is a on line walk logging system available to record your outdoor experience which would be useful if you continue your qualifications into the outdoor world. Click on http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses-snowdonia/ to see what is available to you!

Mountain Navigation and Map Reading Courses available 2014

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Planning is important

Planning is important

Good navigation and map reading skills are of vital importance particularly if you are caught out in bad weather. We all know being prepared makes you much safer. Mountaineering Joe runs courses and offers private instruction, to help you to improve your navigation and contour interpretation skills. What you learn will enhance your enjoyment of mountaineering, scrambling and hill walking. For more information click here http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountaineering/navigation-courses-snowdonia/

The Anglesey Coastal Path. We walked the stretch from Traeth – coch (Red wharf Bay) to Trwyn Penmon (Penmon Point).

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Looking across the east side of Red Wharf Bay

Looking across the east side of Red Wharf Bay

It is just stunning scenery along this part of the coastline. With views out to the Snowdonia mountains with a lot of snow on at the moment are absolutely excellent. There is always a part of the coastline you can do, no matter the weather. If the prevailing winds are south westeries not this section on the north east is relatively sheltered from these winds. Even in heavy rain it can still be quite warm. There aren’t as many day as you would think where you can’t find a part of the coastline which is present to walk. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/anglesey-coastal-path/