Take me on adventures!
Book online from £249.00 Per Person
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Price:
£249.00
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Location:
Snowdonia
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Duration:
2 Day Course
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Ratio:
1:2
"Climbing 350m in a day was a daunting prospect in the morning, but by 2pm Jack had already smashed it "
Summary:
It can be incredibly rewarding knowing you've taken the 'hard' way to a summit and experience a more physical way of exploring the mountains. On this course, one of our experienced mountaineering instructors will guide and teach you the skills you need to head off and explore the steeper side of mountains.
What you'll learn...
- Mountaineering Rope work
- Moving together
- Route finding
- Abseiling
- Weather interpretation
- Mountain grading systems
Who's it for?
This course is for experienced and physically fit hikers looking to challenge themselves further in the hill or climbers looking to transfer already known skills into mountaineering. Some prior scrambling or climbing experience is desirable however no essential - Course is open to 16+
Kit Needed:
All climbing kit is provided, a full kit list will be sent prior to starting the course.
Itinerary:
Our normal start time and meeting point is 9:00am outside the Ogwen Valley tourist centre. Most of the mountains are within walking distance from here, however occasionally we use some further away which are best suited for the course. Your own transport is advantageous however sharing lifts and car pooling can be arrange if we visit a slightly further away location. We will advise you if your instructor is planning on using a location further away before starting the course. We aim to be finished around 4:30pm each day.
How to book:
- To book its super simple, we have course date running regularly throughout the year on set dates. Just select which date works for you via the orange button below! If our open dates just don't work for you, we are always happy to add more dates on to our open list so please don't hestitate to Contact us to arrange this for you!!
- This course requires 2 people for it to go ahead! If you are struggling to find a course partner please don't panic! We have set up a Whatsapp group for anyone looking to partner up with others - Just Click Here To Join! - Or contact us as we can always buddy you up with another person!
- If you'd rather have us all to yourself, our private guiding service is available at anytime! - Private Guiding Page.
FAQ's
We keep a very close eye on the weather at all times. If its just looking a little damp, overcast or showery the course will go ahead as normal and most of the time its never as bad as met office makes out! We are experts at finding dry and suitable areas to train you and our local knowledge is second to none. If however the weather is looking terrible for the duration of the course then you will be given the choice of re-booking onto another session later in the year and we will prioritise your booking over any new ones we receive.
We will supply you with all the necessary climbing equipment you need such as harness, helmets, rope and racks etc. You will need to bring suitable clothing for being in the mountains and a rucksack with food and water in. We will send you a full kit list once you've booked in. If you are struggling for anything please let us know as we can always help sort kit out!
Online booking
This will take you to our online booking portal! Again if any dates dont suit you please contact us!
Instructors and insurance
All our staff are qualified and assessed by the Mountain Training Association and have years of coaching and instructing experience and all participants are covered for all activities via our public liability insurance.
Gift cards / Course bundles
Our Gift Vouchers make perfect presents to celebrate a birthday, Christmas and any other special occasion!
We also offer course bundles which allows you to Gift card more than one course to your loved one.
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