Learning how to rock climb for the first time in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe

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Lindsey rock climbing in Snowdonia. She was very relaxed on the lower off

Lindsey rock climbing in Snowdonia. She was very relaxed on the lower off


Learning to rock climb in Snowdonia is a great experience . Lindsey and Dylan spend the day at Tryfan Bach in the Snowdonia park learning how to climb outdoors on real rock. We started the with a few single pitch climbs in the morning, then learn how to abseil, followed by Dylan doing his first multi pitch climb on Tryfan Bach. Dylan came down the route with a 200ft abseil. Dylan is a total natural on the rock. A great day. Learn how to rock climb with Mountaineering Joe.
Dylan rock climbing on his first multi pitch climb...a natural

Dylan rock climbing on his first multi pitch climb…a natural

Rock climbing in Llanberis Pass on Crackstone Rib with Mountaineering Joe in Snowdonia

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Just over the crux on the second pitch of Crack stone Rib. Rock Climbing in Llanberis Pass

Just over the crux on the second pitch of Crack stone Rib. Rock Climbing in Llanberis Pass


Rock climbing in Llanberis Pass with Mountaineering Joe in Snowdonia with excellent weather. We were rock climbing Crackstone Rib in Llanberis pass. This is such an excellent climb with a great transverse on the first pitch to the edge of the rock rib. An exposed second pitch where you have to launch yourself on to the exposed rib and a committing hand traverse across the rock wall at the end. Rocking climbing with Mountaineering Joe
The final pitch on Crackstone Rib with the hand traverse, rock climbing with Mountaineering Joe

The final pitch on Crackstone Rib with the hand traverse, rock climbing with Mountaineering Joe

The Anglesey Coastal Path. Walking between Malltraeth down towards Llanddwyn Island

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Anglesey Coastal Path Llanddwyn Island with the sea crashing in on to the beach

Anglesey Coastal Path Llanddwyn Island with the sea crashing in on to the beach


The Anglesey Coastal Path. Walking between Malltraeth down towards Llanddwyn Island. Such beautiful walking and excellent weather. A great relaxing walk with Mountaineering Joe Guide walks around the island.
A wide range of flowers on Llanddwyn Island

A wide range of flowers on Llanddwyn Island

Learning to Rock climb outdoors in Snowdonia

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Idwal Slabs is a great place to start

Idwal Slabs is a great place to start


Learning to Rock Climb outdoors in Snowdonia on Idwal Slabs. Learning to climb outdoors is always a big step but Snowdonia is one of the best places to do this. We start with the basics, simple rope work and build up to managing belay stances on multi pitch routes. Learning how to rock climb outdoors with Mountaineering Joe
Rock climbing in Snowdonia relaxing on a belay ledge

Rock climbing in Snowdonia relaxing on a belay ledge

Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch with Lindsey and Dylan

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Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Its all easy now Welsh 3000s preparation starting the scrambling after the col

Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Its all easy now Welsh 3000s preparation starting the scrambling after the col


Lindsey and Dylan are preparing for the Welsh 3000s challenge at the end of the month. This week they tackled the knife edged Crib Goch ridge. Dylan was just a natural .. very relaxed as if he had done it many times and Lindsey soon got on top of it and by the end of the edge she was relaxed and flying! The Welsh 3000s will be no problems for them!
Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Taking the Crib Goch turning here we go!

Welsh 3000s preparation on Crib Goch. Taking the Crib Goch turning here we go!

Welsh 3000s (14 peaks) Challenge over Snowdonia

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Welsh 3000s 14 peaks Elidir Fach summit finally with the Cantilever

Welsh 3000s 14 peaks Elidir Fach summit finally with the Cantilever


Welsh 3000s (14 peaks) Challenge. The weather was really good for the Welsh 3000s covering 30 miles and 14 of Snowdonia’s highest peaks ..what a great mountaineering walk! The pictures show some excellent views across Snowdonia. Whether you want to attempt this in 24 hours or at a more relaxing pace over 2 days staying in mountain style accommodation deep in Snowdonia have a look at http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/welsh-3000s-14-peaks-challenge/ and email or call for a chat with Joe
Head torches full on for the start of the Welsh 3000s 14 peaks!

Head torches full on for the start of the Welsh 3000s 14 peaks!

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