Oren and Dylan had a fantastic time on their Introduction to Winter Skills course with Joe. This is what Oren had to say:
“My son and I have just come back from doing a 2 day winter skills course with Joe. The course was in preparation for a Mont Blanc summit that we are doing in the summer.
Joe was kind enough to meet us on the day before the course in order for us to get to know each other, check our expectations, fit crampons and ensure we have everything we need for the course. It worked very well as it gave us 2 full days focusing on our skills development.
On the first day we learned things like kicking/cutting steps, self arrest in different situations, using crampons, using an ice axe, avalanche risk assessment and more. Towards the end of the day we went for a short walk with the crampons. The day provided us with so much valuable information – wow.
On the second day we decided to climb Tryfan from the west side. It was full with snow and so beautiful. It was not just a climb; Joe got us involved with route choosing, assessing the snow, and kept challenging us with things like climbing ice patches so we learned to trust our crampons and ice axe. It worked!! We feel so much more confident now.
We both had fantastic time over the weekend. Joe is an excellent guide, happy to answer any questions (we had ton of questions), flexible, and a really nice person. We will definitely do another course with Joe in the near future.”
Oren and Dylan from Dorking.
Course: Introduction to Winter Skills, Snowdonia, North Wales. 30/31st March 2013
Whilst the Winter conditions remain in Snowdonia, take advantage of our latest course listing to develop your Winter Skills. We are taking last minute bookings for Thursday and Friday 11th/12th April. See our Winter Skills pages for more details.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.
Anglesey Walking Festival – Guided Walks – 25th May to 7th June 2013
Isle of Anglesey, Private Guiding, WalkingThe fabulous Anglesey Walking Festival is on from 25th May to the 7th June 2013. Experience, beautiful isolated coves and beaches, rugged sea-cliffs, undulating expanses of sand dunes and tidal estuaries to hedgerows, woods, farms, marshlands and ancient pre-historic sites (standing stones, hut circles and burial chambers).
Title: Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path Walks
Duration: Your options are for 1 day, or 2 day mid-week walks – guide basis only.
Cost: £30 per person, per day. Please enquire for our group rate.
Group Size: Minimum of 4 up to a maximum of 6 clients per guide.
Location: Isle of Anglesey, North Wales.
Anglesey Walking Festival – Mountaineering Joe guided walks dates: 28th and 29th May, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th June 2013.
See our walking pages for more details and the Anglesey gallery for a selection of photographs. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
Contact us to make a booking enquiry.
Welsh 3000s Challenge in 24 hours
Mountain Challenges, Mountaineering, Private GuidingThis is the ultimate Snowdonia extended ridge adventure. Traverse the three main mountain ranges, the Snowdon Massif, the Glyderau and the Carneddau. Summit all of Snowdonia’s peaks over 3000ft in 24 hours, from Snowdon to Foel Fras.
Course Title: CH1. Welsh 3000s – 14 Peaks Challenge in 24 Hours.
Duration: 24 hour challenge – guided traverse (2 guides) with support, plus a free training day prior to your challenge.
Cost: £180 per person
Group Size: up to 4 clients
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
We also offer this challenge over 3 days.
Please enquire for dates.
To assist your personal success we offer a free Challenge Training Day. We will advise on moving over steep and rough ground and give you a taste of what to prepare for. If you train you will be physically and mentally prepared for your challenge.
Scrambling in Snowdonia. Steve and San had a great day out on devil’s Staircase
Mountaineering, Private Guiding, ScramblingLooking down into Idwal Valley from near the top of the Staircase
Scrambling in Snowdonia. Steve and San had a great day out on devil’s Staircase in the Idwal valley. The route winds it’s way up the face just left of Idwal Slabs to a natural break. Then continues on the face above with some exposed positions, eventually ending up on Senior’s ridge.
Climbing on the east face of Tryfan.
Rock ClimbingPierre enjoying the moves on Belle Vue Bastion. A truly memorable route.
The first pitch and crux of Belle Vue Bastion. which is not only the crux but also requires total commitment, to get onto the slab. The second pitch involves climbing onto the nose of the buttress which is very exposed.
A fantastic coastal walk on Anglesey
Isle of Anglesey, Private Guiding, Testimonials, WalkingRay and friends enjoy a walk along the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. The day started at South Stack in blustery, cold conditions. Eventually the sun came out, waterproofs came off and we enjoyed a glorious walk to Traerddur Bay.
Theresa says: “I would like to thank Joe for a fantastic coastal walk, wonderful guide, would highly recommend Mountaineeringjoe. Roll on August for our next adventure.” Isle of Anglesey Coastal Walk – 4th May 2013
See our walking pages for more details. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
Contact us to make a booking enquiry.
Climbing in Llanberis Pass
Adventure Holidays, Private Guiding, Rock ClimbingChris climbing the rib on Crackstone Rib in the pass
A fine walk across the Carneddau
SnowdoniaWalking towards Carnedd Llewelyn
Have a look at our midweek and weekend guided walking here
A fantastic weekend focusing on Winter skills
Mountaineering, Testimonials, Winter Walking and Winter SkillsOren and Dylan had a fantastic time on their Introduction to Winter Skills course with Joe. This is what Oren had to say:
“My son and I have just come back from doing a 2 day winter skills course with Joe. The course was in preparation for a Mont Blanc summit that we are doing in the summer.
Joe was kind enough to meet us on the day before the course in order for us to get to know each other, check our expectations, fit crampons and ensure we have everything we need for the course. It worked very well as it gave us 2 full days focusing on our skills development.
On the first day we learned things like kicking/cutting steps, self arrest in different situations, using crampons, using an ice axe, avalanche risk assessment and more. Towards the end of the day we went for a short walk with the crampons. The day provided us with so much valuable information – wow.
On the second day we decided to climb Tryfan from the west side. It was full with snow and so beautiful. It was not just a climb; Joe got us involved with route choosing, assessing the snow, and kept challenging us with things like climbing ice patches so we learned to trust our crampons and ice axe. It worked!! We feel so much more confident now.
We both had fantastic time over the weekend. Joe is an excellent guide, happy to answer any questions (we had ton of questions), flexible, and a really nice person. We will definitely do another course with Joe in the near future.”
Oren and Dylan from Dorking.
Course: Introduction to Winter Skills, Snowdonia, North Wales. 30/31st March 2013
Whilst the Winter conditions remain in Snowdonia, take advantage of our latest course listing to develop your Winter Skills. We are taking last minute bookings for Thursday and Friday 11th/12th April. See our Winter Skills pages for more details.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.
Winter Skills in Snowdonia – Preparation for the Alps
Winter Walking and Winter SkillsOren and Dylan (from Dorking) had a great time on a Mountaineering Joe Winter Skills course at the weekend.
They are preparing for their trip to the Alps this summer.
We met on Friday evening to discuss:
They were then ready for the week-end ahead with 8am pick-up times
Upcoming 2 day Introduction to Winter Skills course dates:
Course Title: Intro to Winter Skills Mid-week or week-end
Dates: Thurs/Fri 4/5 April – Sat/Sun 6/7 April or Mon/Tues 8/9 April.
Duration: Each course lasts for 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £160 per person **Special Offer £120.00 per person**
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor
For further details see the Winter Skills pages.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.
Winter Skills Courses in Snowdonia
Mountaineering, Private Guiding, Winter Walking and Winter SkillsAre you going to the Alps this summer? Do you need to learn or refresh your Winter skills? If so, we are running some late courses. Why not come along and hit the Alps up and running with well practiced safe skills!
The course is aimed at summer hill and mountain walkers, who wish to develop their skills and confidence in Winter conditions.
Upcoming 2 day Introduction to Winter Skills course dates:
Course Title: Intro to Winter Skills Mid-week or week-end
Dates: Thurs/Fri 4/5 April – Sat/Sun 6/7 April or Mon/Tues 8/9 April.
Duration: Each course lasts for 2 days – instruction only
Cost: £160 per person **Special Offer £120.00 per person**
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales.
Group size: up to 4 clients with 1 instructor
For further details see the Winter Skills pages.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.