ML Refresher in Snowdonia. Access and Conversation in the Snowdonia Mountains

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A very poplar Moss in the Mountains

A very poplar Moss in the Mountains


ML Refresher for the Mountain Leader assessment course. Today we looked at Access and Conservation. We chatted about Mosses and lichens One process which is easy to remember is soil creation in the mountain environment. Looking how it starts with Lichens and ends up with plants growing on Rocks. Mountain Leader preparation with Mountaineering Joe.
From lichen to plants actually growing in the dead moss

From lichen to plants actually growing in the dead moss

Rock scrambling in Snowdonia. Developing a fast rock scrambling rope technique.

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Here Sam is using an Italian Hitch is bring up his partner and will convert this to a Clove Hitch to secure her

Here Sam is using an Italian Hitch is bring up his partner and will convert this to a Clove Hitch to secure her


Rock scrambling in Snowdonia with excellent weather. Developing fast Rock scrambling rope techniques with Sam and Beth. Protecting rock scrambles or moving over steep ground after or before climbing a rock climb doesn’t have to be slow. Maybe there are walks you want to do but need to look after les experience people in the group. With the right rope techniques you can move very very fast. Rock scrambling rope work with Mountaineering Joe

Using an Italian Hitch off a direct anchor

Using an Italian Hitch off a direct anchor

Rock scrambling on the North Ridge of Tryfan in Snowdonia

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Mike and Karen Rock scrambling on the North Ridge of Tryfan lower slopes

Mike and Karen Rock scrambling on the North Ridge of Tryfan lower slopes

Rock scrambling on the North ridge of Tryfan practising rope techniques such as short pitching to able you to protect the rock scramble without taking up valuable time. The mist provided an atmospheric backdrop for the day! Rock Scrambling with Mountaineering Joe

Time for lunch

Time for lunch

Wild camping in Snowdonia

Packing up after the camp

Packing up after the camp


We spend 3 days walking across Snowdonia wild camping in the remote sports of Snowdonia away from the crowds. An excellent little trip! Wild camping with Mountaineering Joe

A family day out rock climbing in Llanberis in Snowdonia

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Lowering off the route after climbing it

Lowering off the route after climbing it

A family day out rock climbing in Llanberis in Snowdonia with excellent weather. A day where the whole family can get a go of rock climbing. Rock climbing for families with Mountaineering Joe

Just so relaxed on the rock

Just so relaxed on the rock

Multi pitch rock climbing in Snowdonia

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Multi pitch rock climbing Feeling relaxed on Rock leading

Multi pitch rock climbing Feeling relaxed on Rock leading

Multi pitch rock climbing in Snowdonia. Learning to lead trad on Rock. Sometimes it’s not the actual climbing that holds back for trad climbing but setting up of the belay in the appropriate manner to avoid tangles and allow things to run smoothly. Running through your rope techniques and stance organisation on belays is a good way of feeling confident to climb on Rock and increase your grade. Multi pitch rock climbing with Mountaineering Joe

Good contact on both sides

Good contact on both sides

Sea cliff rock climbing at Anglesey Gogarth

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Tide out

Tide out

A great weekend out sea cliff climbing at Gogarth on Castell Helen. Beautiful warm weather as the summer continues.
Looking up from the lower platform

Looking up from the lower platform

Anglesey Coastal path. You can see some amazing view around Anglesey.

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Beautiful views of the sea cliffs around South Stack.

Beautiful views of the sea cliffs around South Stack.


The Anglesey Coastal path. As you walk around the coastline you can watch rock climbers climbing the sea cliffs, and take in the dramatic scenery with some spectacular views around Anglesey of the sea cliffs particularly on South Stack. Walking the Anglesey Coastal path with Mountaineering JoeAnglesey Coastal path. You can watch rock climbers climbing the sea cliffs as you walk

Rock Climbing on Slate at Bus Stop Quarry

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Chris climbing Jenga at Bus Stop quarry. The hard moves are at the bottom

Chris climbing Jenga at Bus Stop quarry. The hard moves are at the bottom

Rock climbing on Slate in Snowdonia. A great day at Bus Stop quarry with some great little routes away from the rain. Rock climbing in Snowdonia with our Indian Summer is just in great condition at the moment! Mountaineering Joe
Just over the crux

Just over the crux

Rock climbing in Ogwen Valley on Clogwyn Bochlwyd

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Moving over the crux

Moving over the crux


Rock climbing on Clogwyn Bochlwyd in the Ogwen Valley. A great venue for starting to rock climb outside in Snowdonia
Rock climbing in Ogwen Valley on Clogwyn Bochlwyd High up on Marble Slab

Rock climbing in Ogwen Valley on Clogwyn Bochlwyd High up on Marble Slab