Introduction to Mountaineering - Snowdonia

A 2 day course that begins your journey into the realms of Mountaineering. No prior experience necessary, all experience levels are welcome.  

Roped scrambling and easy rock climbing can be combined into your hills days to make for some amazing adventures. 

Perfect preparation for your first trip to the Alpine climbing trip!

We will meet on Day 1 in Moel Siabod Caffi, Capel Curig at 9.30am and have a brew an chat before heading out into the hills. On Day 2, we will meet at 9am at a designated place (decided nearer the time) and spend the day on the hill.

We will cover:

- Route selection

- Route finding and following

- Chest/Alpine coils and how to carry the rope

- Kit selection - clothing, shoes and rock climbing gear

-  Fundementals of how to place rock climbing gear

- 'Short roping' - Keeping each other safe on easier sections of the routes

- How to switch from walking to scrambling to climbing, and what the difference is!

n.b Each course is personalised to what you would like to do!

Food and accommodation are not included in the course fee. Get in touch if you would like help or advice with either of these. 

You will need to come prepared for a day on the hill:

- Rucksack

- Good walking/mountaineering boots (Stiffer boots (B1 or B2) are good for this, please ask if you are unsure!)

- Waterproofs (jacket and trousers)

- Warm layers

- Food and drink for the day

- Gloves and Hat

Things you need but can be borrowed at no extra charge:

- Harness

- Helmet

- Belay plate

If you have any questions about this course, please do get in touch! You can call me (07808 263591) or email me alicecharlottekerr@gmail.com anytime.