Mountain Leader (ML) navigation in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe

Mountain Leader standard Navigation in Snowdonia. Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right which you can with Mountaineering Joe


Mountain Leader standard Navigation in Snowdonia. Planning the next leg so important to get your strategy right which you can with Mountaineering Joe

Being able to Navigate in the mountains is important particularly in bad weather. While planning your next leg it’s important to get your strategy right to save you time not having to refer to the map during the leg. Contour interpretation is particularly important in complex steep mountain ground. We were really enjoying ourselves until a Snowstorm came in. Just as well we could navigate! Mountain leader ( ML) navigation with Mountaineering Joe

We were practicing our navigation when we were hit by a Snowstorm from Snowdon

We were practicing our navigation when we were hit by a Snowstorm from Snowdon

Mtn Training courses. A Mountain skills course with Mountaineering Joe

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Reaching the summit of Pen ye Ole Wen

Reaching the summit of Pen ye Ole Wen

One of MtnTraining courses. A Mountain skills course really will help you to develop the necessary skills to enjoy the mountains fully and safely with Mountaineering Joe. Run over a weekend you will develop navigation skills, route finding, hazards and emergency procedures, weather, clothing systems and environmental knowledge to leave you prepared for walking in the mountains. The next course is the end of May 2015. Moving fast over grade 2 ground with Mountaineering Joe

A splendid day out on Snowdon walking with the latest Snowfall.

A splendid walking day out on Snowdon with the latest Snowfall. Winter returns to add character to the mountain.

A splendid walking day out on Snowdon with the latest Snowfall. Winter returns to add character to the mountain.

Winter returns to add character to the mountain. An excellent day walking in Snowdonia with light snow underfoot.

Mountain skills Course this March.

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Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training's courses

Leading a navigation leg Mountain Skills course one of Mountain Training’s courses

Thanks to Raj, Keiran, Louise, Bani, and Dan what a great group I had on our Mountain skills course this March. We had a great time spent over 2 days navigating and discussing mountains skills and the environment which all leads up to walking in the mountains safely. Topics discussed included planning your route, route finding, clothing systems, mountain weather, emergency situations and of course navigation You also get me to chat in the future to keep developing those mountain skills.

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out

Mountain Skills Group A great day out navigating a great day out

Rock climbing in Llanberis Pass with excellent views down the valley from Dinas Mot

Dinas Mot Lorraine direct HVS, the first pitch

Dinas Mot Lorraine direct HVS, the first pitch


Rock climbing in Llanberis Pass on a sunny day an excellent start to the rock climbing season. Rock climbing on Dinas Mot. A nice routes Superdirect (E1) up the centre of the main buttress and another excellent rock climbing route on Lorraine (HVS) up the left hand side. Rock climbing on Dinas Mot climbing Superdirect. The first pitch with a traverse that has great exposure and Lorraine has an great exposed top pitch.
An excellent day out on multi-pitched rock climbing. Mountaineering Joe

Making the crux moves on Superdirect on Dinas Mot Llanberis Pass

Making the crux moves on Superdirect on Dinas Mot Llanberis Pass

Learning to lead outdoor rock climbing

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Learning to Rock climb on slate

Learning to Rock climb on slate


We had a great few days transferring indoor wall climbing and bouldering skills to outdoor leading multi pitch rock climbing. Placing gear, building belays, and belay stance management. A great way to start your outdoor rock climbing

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

learning to handle the pressure while Abseiling rock climbing routes

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress

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Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin's Buttress we were on Central left hand with a steep ice pitch

Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress we were on Central left hand with a steep ice pitch

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress we were on Central left hand with a steep ice pitch at the end which has had a good ice build up during the season. We went up to do Pygmy Ridge but it was total out of condition and noticed the ice pitch in the next gully!

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin's Buttress starting the ice pitch

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A good day out in Coire An t-Sneachda above Aladdin’s Buttress starting the ice pitch

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin’s Buttress on Mirror direct with a good build up of ice.

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Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin's Buttress on Mirror direct with a good build up of ice.

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin’s Buttress on Mirror direct with a good build up of ice.

Ice climbing in the Cairngorms. A excellent day out in Coire An t-Sneachda on Aladdin’s Buttress we started on Aladdin’s Mirror direct IV which had quite ice build up during the season. It has a couple of ice ledges which you can place ice screws easily. An excellent little route but longer and steeper this year.

Winter walking in the Cairngorms in the highlands of Scotland has been excellent

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Winter walking towards Cairn Lochan Cairngorms Scotland

Winter walking towards Cairn Lochan Cairngorms Scotland

Walking this winter has been very good in Scotland with the Cairngorms being in excellent condition plenty of Snow. An excellent time to get out.
Winter walking in Sneachda Cairngorms Scotland

Winter walking in Sneachda Cairngorms Scotland

Mountaineering Joe’s Winter Skills courses

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Kicking steps during our winter skills course

Kicking steps during our winter skills course

Mountaineering Joe’s Winter Skills courses develops the hill walking skills for walking during the winter. Thw wintewr skills course focuses on personal movement, use of crampons, use of an ice axe, self arresting, winter navigation, snow pack analysis, avalanche conditions, and emergency procedures.
Walking up Coire na Ciste in the Cairngorms

Walking up Coire na Ciste in the Cairngorms