Getting out of the wind on the Carneddau at Carnedd Llewelyn

Welsh 3000s Challenge Over 2 days

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Inspecting the Bothy at Foel Grach

Inspecting the Bothy at Foel Grach

Tony wanted to the Welsh 3000s challenge over 2 days. Tony decided that he wanted to take on the challenge at a more relaxed pace over a longer period. So we arranged a stay on route at a mountain hut overnight in the Ogwen Valley, before the final walk on the Carneddau. This worked out well, and a solution that really allowed Tony to enjoy the whole experience without having to complete it in the dark. For more information on doing multiday challenges click here</a

Navigating in Snowdonia, identifying features

Advanced Navigation Course 8th and 9th August 2013

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Are you are preparing for your Walking Group Leader award (WGL), your Summer Mountain Leader award (ML), or just want to become more proficient at navigating in the mountains?

Our 2 day Advanced Navigation course will build on your existing navigation skills to ensure you become more proficient at navigating in the mountains, in a variety of conditions.

Course Title: N3. Advanced Navigation
Duration: 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £130 per person
Location: Snowdonia
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor

Jon developing his navigation skills in Snowdonia

Jon developing his navigation skills in Snowdonia

Or, like Jon, you could spend a day with Joe, 1 to 1, with private instruction focusing on exactly the skills you wish to develop further.

Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

We look forward to developing your navigation skills and helping you to enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently.

Introduction to Hill Skills and Navigation – 29/30th June 2013 – spaces available

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This 2 day introductory course in Snowdonia assumes that you have not navigated before and we start with the basics to build your confidence.

Course Title: N1. Intro to Hill Skills and Navigation (Bronze NNAS – optional)
Dates: Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th June 2013
Duration: 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £110 per person Special Offer £100 per person
Location: Snowdonia
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor

For further details see the Intro to Hill Skills and Navigation course page.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

We look forward to developing your navigation skills and helping you to enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently.

Absailing a 150ft (50m) a full rope length off the top of the Clogwyn Y Grochan, Llanberis Pass, Snowdonia

Climbing in Llanberis Pass this week, 2 classic VS routes Phantom Rib and Nia on Clogwyn Y Grochan.

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Gain the upper pitches of Nia

Gain the upper pitches of Nia

Just an excellent day. This is classic multi pitch climbing on true mountaineering settings. If you want to expereience this type of situation click here to see what we have to offer.

pete climbing lorraine

Climbing on Dinas Mot in the shade made for a good day.

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Very delicate climbing, but good gear

Very delicate climbing, but good gear

Climbing in Snowdonia, Llanberis pass on the Mot. Pete and I climbed Western Slabs and Lorraine, two excellent VSs in the pass and it was nice to be in the shade. Click here for more information on climbing days out.

The southern Snowdon horse shoe

Team ‘RASEY’ from Mercedes-Benz in the Netherlands summit Snowdon.

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The joy of making it to the summit of Snowdon.

The joy of making it to the summit of Snowdon.

The Dutch Party – ‘Team RASEY’ (Rap, Anouk, Si, Eric and Yvette) from the Netherlands came to Snowdonia, North Wales, to complete a challenge and a team building weekend.

Arriving on Saturday afternoon they went straight out to have a go at climbing having never tried it before. After 4 routes on Tryfan Bach (Little Tryfan) they abseiled down the rock face a few times.

On the Sunday having never been on a mountain before, they summited Snowdon via the Rhyd Ddu path, returning down the Snowdon Ranger path. This is one of the more difficult routes up and down Snowdon.

On the ascent looking back towards Rhyd Ddu they had wonderful views of the valley and Llyn y Gadair and Llyn Cwellyn, with Dyffryn Nantlle through the pass between the two lakes. On the horizon are the summits (left to right) of Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof, Moel Lefn, Mynydd Drws y Coed and Y Garn, with Mynydd Mawr behind Llyn Cwellyn.

At Llechog ridge around Cwm Clogwyn, they all dug in as they saw the steep ascent ahead, zigzagging their way up towards Bwlch Main. At the top of the zigzag section the path is very narrow. This is the rocky ridge of Bwlch Main (Narrow Pass) with steep drops either side.

It was a weekend buzzing with ambition, determination, motivation and excitement! It was a pleasure to be out in the mountains with Team RACEY.

We are happy to arrange corporate, private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

Family climbing on Tryfan Bach.

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Kyle being lowered on even steeper slabs

Isaac doing his Usain Bolt impersonation!

Isaac doing his Usain Bolt impersonation!

With the weather being so good we couldn’t help having a great day with the family! Single pitch top roping on Tryfan Bach. Isaac and Kyle really enjoyed the climbing. Kyle just would not stop climbing! We had to pull him off the rock in the end.

Introduction to Hill Skills and Navigation courses – spaces available 10-11th June 2013


This 2 day introductory course in Snowdonia assumes that you have not navigated before and we start with the basics to build your confidence.

Course Title: N1. Intro to Hill Skills and Navigation (Bronze NNAS – optional)
Dates: Monday 10th to Tuesday 11th June 2013
Duration: 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £110 per person Special Offer £100 per person
Location: Snowdonia
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor

For further details see the Intro to Hill Skills and Navigation course page.

To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.

We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. Contact us to make a booking enquiry.

We look forward to developing your navigation skills and helping you to enjoy the outdoors safely and confidently.

Lago Ercina, Covadonga Lakes, Asturias

Picos de Europa Treks in September 2013

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Trekking adventures in the stunning mountains and valleys of the Picos de Europa, Northern Spain, in September 2013

For every trek booking, we include a guided walking day in the Snowdonia Mountains.

The dates for our September 2013 treks are:

Enjoy browsing a selection of our photographs in the gallery

To reserve a place on any of the treks, simply send the booking enquiry form. On receipt of your booking enquiry form, we will contact you to confirm your booking and details.

June setting up solid belays. Here she is using an in reach anchor belay rope technique.

Teaching multi pitch Climbing techniques over the weekend. June and Andy really quite comfortable with all the rope techniques.

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Andy placing solid gear all the way up so feeling confident.

Andy placing solid gear all the way up so feeling confident.

June and Andy really spend the first day learning all the rope techniques required for multi-pitch climbing. In reach and out of reach anchors, sling belays, placing gear, extending out and safe abseiling. By the second day they had successfully lead 2 routes with solid gear placements and belays. Click here for more information on our rock climbing courses in Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales