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.
A winter traverse of Crib Goch in Snowdonia with Mountaineering Joe
Mountaineering, Private Guiding, Scrambling, Snowdonia, Winter Walking and Winter SkillsAscending the Ridge of Grib Goch
The sky clear as we ascended the Crib Goch ridge
Walking Anglesey Coastal Path between The Marina at Holyhead and Trearddur Bay
Isle of Anglesey, Snowdonia, WalkingLindsey powering up the path
Anglesey-Coastal-path walking around Abrahams Bosom area
Mountain Training registered Mountain Skills Course
Adventure Holidays, Corporate, Navigation and Map Reading, Snowdonia, WalkingAll 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
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:
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 skills with Ice Axe and crampons course in Scotland.
SnowdoniaWinter 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/
Guided walking on the Anglesey Coastal path with Mountaineering Joe
Isle of Anglesey, Private Guiding, WalkingThe curvy steep steps down to South Stack lighthouse
A great view down to the light house at South Stack.
Walking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr
Isle of Anglesey, Private Guiding, WalkingWalking on the Anglesey Coastal Path at Rhosneigr with beautiful views from the beach. The Anglesey coastal path is absolutely stunning at the moment! Mountaineering Joe
A great day out walking on the Carneddau in Snowdonia with Lindsey and Dylan
Private Guiding, Snowdonia, Walking, Winter Walking and Winter SkillsLindsey and Dylan looking relaxed having just summited Carnedd Dafydd
Lindsey walking up into Cwm Lloer, Carneddau Snowdonia
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Adventure Holidays, WalkingMountain Skills Courses
Snowdonia is scattered with little lakes and ponds
This course develops mountain skills, and is idea for young people starting to enjoy the outdoors. Everything required to look after yourself is covered from navigation to what to pack in your rucksack. You will spend 2 days out in the mountains discussing what to do when, personal kit, and you will get technical help whenever you need in the future in order to develop your skills.
What an ideal birthday present! Get yourself prepared in the mountains with Mountaineering Joe !
Duration: 2 day + 1 evening – instruction only
Cost: £100 for the course
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor
Mountain Skills Course basic content
• Developing plans for high level mountain walks
• Use of a map and compass on steep ground
• Understanding the weather in the mountains and how this differs to normal forecasts
• Dealing with emergencies while out walking
• Walking on steep ground including route finding
• Learning about the mountain environment
• Course review and feedback
The Mountain Skills course is for people who want feel safe while in the mountain environment. Participants levelof fitness should reflect what they want to do
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:
This is a one-off cost and allows access to either or both courses. Cost: £20 per person (£17 for under 14 to 18s) This allows:
• 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. Remember if you have a group of 4 or more then I can personally arrange a course date to suit you and bunkhouse accommodation for £120 pp during the week.
Get yourself prepared in the mountains with Mountaineering Joe.
A Winters walk across the Glyder plateau in Snowdonia
Mountain Challenges, Mountaineering, Snowdonia, Walking, Winter Walking and Winter SkillsLindsey walking towards Castell y Gwynt on the Glyders plateau
Lindsey walking in Cwm Idwal
A walk in Snowdonia around Cwm Idwal in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia
Adventure Holidays, Private Guiding, Snowdonia, WalkingThe 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