Lindsey powering up the path
Anglesey-Coastal-path walking around Abrahams Bosom area
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.
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/
Lindsey and Dylan looking relaxed having just summited Carnedd Dafydd
Lindsey walking up into Cwm Lloer, Carneddau Snowdonia
Lindsey walking towards Castell y Gwynt on the Glyders plateau
Lindsey walking in Cwm Idwal
The stream over flowing in Cwm Idwal is very dramatic
Everybody was well kitted out for the Valley walk the weather just holding as we managed to get around the Cwm just before it all came in. A lot of the rocks in Cwm Idwal get covered in various Lichens a clear indication of clean air in the valley which is great to see as it is home to some rare and beautiful alpine plants. A relaxing walk in the Cwm with Phil and San
What a view across Llyn Idwal. Such a beautiful valley
Impressive routes about the 5+ grade in Echo Valley
The Echo Valley in the Costa Blanca is an excellent place to develop leading on real Rock. It is one of the most impressive valleys in the area having a good range of routes in the lower grades to develop leading outdoors. The valley is excellent to climb in during the winter being sheltered and catches the winter sun.
Some easy climbing in Echo Valley in the 5s
The mist covering the shear exposure of Crib Goch
The narrow traverse over on Crib Goch and down to the main Col
Wild camping on Snowdon. Assessing the morning weather before adventuring out
Wild camping on Snowdon at a remote campsite
2 day ML refresher course looking at the assessment in detail and revisiting techniques discussing the vital boarder line questions. It was Two days to Iron out any outstanding assessment issues, allowing assessment to be approached with confidence!