Approaching the top of the Watkin path

Approaching the top of the Watkin path


Jelena and Danica had a hard time walking up the Watkins path on the south side of Snowdon in bad weather. Jelena had organised this as a challenge for a charity. She had set herself a great challenge as the top of the Watkins path is hard going particularly in poor weather. Jelena kept pushing on and summited Snowdon by one of the most awkward routes. Well done Jelena a great achievement because the whole day was not easy!
The weather never let up on top of Snowdon

The weather never let up on top of Snowdon

Great days out in the mountains with Mountaineering Joe

Mountain skills course with Mountaineering Joe in snowdonia


Mountains skills course running during the weekend of the 12th of December. This is a Mountain Skills Course where you can gain a good skill set for walking in the mountains. We look at Mountain navigation. Use of different types of clothing, and all the other kit that comes along with it. Emergency procedures with hazards , and how to call out mountain rescue. Planning your day and how the weather is effected by the mountains . http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses/
The scenery of Snowdonia

The scenery of Snowdonia

Garnedd Uchaf in the background

Garnedd Uchaf in the background


Walking in Snowdonia on the Carneddau east range. We walked up the Clogwyn Maldy and on to the ridge and summited on Foel Grach via the Melynllyn and Dulyn reservoirs. We had Panoramic view from the summit of Foel Grach and saw some Wild horses on the Carneddau . An excellent day out with Mountaineering Joe
Stunning views

Stunning views

Moving fast over grade 2 ground

Moving fast over grade 2 ground


Mountain Skills Course on the 10th of October where you can gain a good skill base for walking in the mountains. We look at navigation on complex steep ground. Clothing systems, and all the kit that comes along with it. Emergency procedures and Hazards connected with walking in the mountains. How to call out mountain rescue and when to call them out. Planning your day, estimating how long a walk will take you. The weather in the mountains and which forecasts to use. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/mountain-skills-courses/

Just moving pass the crux on the finger crack

Just moving pass the crux on the finger crack


Rock climbing in Snowdonia on Dinas Mot. We climbed Western Rib (HVS) with the final pitch of The Chain a finger crack at E1 5b, followed by Lorraine variation (HVS 5a), finishing on GBH (E2 5c ) and then up on Western Rib (VS). A great day out rock climbing with this indian summer in North Wales
Just got to the top of the finger crack on the Chain E2

Just got to the top of the finger crack on the Chain E2

Dylan learning how to set up belays

Dylan learning how to set up belays

Experience single pitch rock climbing at Union Rock. Lindsey and Dylan had a great day out rock climbing just outside Llanberis in Snowdonia. Lindsey managed her first full climb at Union Rock and abseiled off. By the end of the day Lindsey was flying up the routes. Dylan climbed 6 or 7 routes and also learn a bit about setting up Rock belays and placing protection gear. Experience Rock Climbing outdoor with Mountaineering Joe
Lindsey was flying up these routes

Lindsey was flying up these routes

Learning to walk on a bearing across featureless ground

Learning to walk on a bearing across featureless ground

During September I am running an Advanced Navigation Course. This deals with steep complex mountainous ground contour interpretation. We look at using natural features to find out through this type of ground where a compass and timings are less useful and efficient. This also leads to good route finding using the gullies and ridges to navigate for you. Contact me for more details Joe at Mountaineering Joe.

Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right

Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right

A sling and crab are very useful bits of kit while scrambling

A sling and crab are very useful bits of kit while scrambling

Rock Scrambling in Snowdonia on the east face of Tryfan. A great day out Rock scrambling on Tryfan practicing essential rope techniques for moving fast on grade 2/3 ground. If you want to look after yourself on more technical ground or prepare for the Alps these rope work skills will be essential. http://mountaineeringjoe.co.uk/rock-scrambling-courses/

Short roping on rock scrambling pitches

Short roping on rock scrambling pitches

Looking across to the Carneddau range with Pen Yr Ole Wen I the foreground

Looking across to the Carneddau range with Pen Yr Ole Wen I the foreground

A great way to experience the heart of Snowdonia. You cover all the main 3000ft peaks in Snowdonia seeing some of the best panoramic views on the way through the heart of Snowdonia. Walking the Welsh 3000s over 2 days and staying in mountains huts which really adds to the whole experience. We climb Snowdon and the Glyders the first day and then the Carneddau the second day. A Great walking experience with Mountaineering Joe

Looking across Snowdonia towards the Snowdon ridge

Looking across Snowdonia towards the Snowdon ridge

The first pitch of the ordinary route

The first pitch of the ordinary route

Learn to lead Rock Climbing on Idwal Slabs. Tom and George wanted extend their rock climbing experience and Learn how to lead outdoors. So we did a great route on Idwal slabs where Tom managed to lead the route which was pretty good going as it so a wet day! Learn to lead rock climb with a day out with Mountaineering Joe

On the final rock climbing pitches

On the final rock climbing pitches