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Alpine Excursions Pt2 . A few weeks back I met And Alpine Excursions Pt2 . A few weeks back I met Andy for day 2 in the Ogwen Valley. The forecast was worse, with colder northly winds and on off rain. We were prepared for this though. . Starting up Idwal Buttress the crag was a bit of a stream but we took an open line higher up and moved left after grassy terrace to take in some great climbing up the rocks above The Idwal Staircase. . The rock up there is immaculate and there are a whole heap of options when it comes to route choice. We topped out and had lunch under the huge volcanic boulder that sits above the crag, just at the base of Cwm Cneifion. You’ll know the one if you’ve been there; the size of a minibus and full of gas pockets and interesting structures. . Cneifion Arete wasn’t exactly a difficult sell and Andy made light work of the first two crux pitches despite the pouring rain. I cheerfully explained that the climbing above was easy and we would be out of there in no time. . Pitch after pitch we continued and I must admit there were still quite a few tricky bits! By the time we finally pulled over the top I think we were both fairly ready to head back to the cars and some warmth and somewhere dry! . We had a great couple of days and I think I ticked the boxes of as much climbing as physically possible! Our main focus was improving climbing technique and learning how to “keep yourself safe” aka be a competent (and helpful!) second. If you’re looking for some guided climbing or scrambling in North Wales hit me up. My weekends are now booked out though but I can do midweek ⛰️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🗺️ 🧭
Stags, Hens and other big groups 🦌 🐓 . This is th Stags, Hens and other big groups 🦌 🐓 . This is the time of year when people are getting organised, planned weekend away and sorting bookings. . Over the past few weeks we’ve taken quite a lot of group bookings. Our availability is very limited since it’s only myself (George) and Rachel that personally run the trips here at Snowdonia Adventure Activities. . If you’re part of a bigger group then you need to get organised but once we start taking bookings we often don’t have the space to accommodate other large groups. If there’s only a few of you and you have a few date options, you don’t need to worry so much, although we’re almost always fully booked every weekend of the year. . Our Canyon Xtreme trip is the absolute best activity you can do in North Wales. It’s exciting, it’s got a load of optional heart stopping features, it’s got amazing scenery and nature, the water is great for clearing a hangover, and it’s ideal in sh*t weather! . If you’re heading to Snowdonia as part of a group then definitely get in touch I can absolutely guarantee that no matter what else you do, this will be the highlight of your trip. . Our online system has fairly up to date availability but it’s always best to get in touch direct anyway. We are also happy to run extra sessions and also mid week trips even when there’s nothing showing online. Drop us an email or WhatsApp. . #snowdonia #stagactivities #henactivities #stagstagstag #bookyouradventure #eryri360 #canyoning #canyoneering #snowdonianationalpark #snowdoniagram #llanberiswaterfall #watkinswaterfalls #hangovercure #snowdonianationalparkwales #adrenalinjunkie #naturalhighs
Christmas Climbing - Sexual Salami . A couple of d Christmas Climbing - Sexual Salami . A couple of days after Christmas my friend Ben asked if I fancied getting out on some trad; he’d heard the peg on Sexual Salami (e5 6b) on Fear Buttress above Pant Ifan (Tremadog) had been replaced (Redhead routes are easy to identify, both by their names and in their climbing). . We’d had freezing northerlies but the sun was out; I agreed and suggested we bring at least 7 layers each. I also warned I’d been up there to check it out twice in the past and both times left with my tail between my legs… . My god the sun was blasting! After abseiling in we were in t-shirts, genuinely! I couldn’t believe our luck. I went first and we both had a couple of top ropes before climbing out for lunch. . The route is amazing; two tough boulder problems, both “above” gear and a bit airy. I wouldn’t call the route dangerous but it certainly feels pretty out there. You get a lot of gear for the low crux but you end up a long way from it. You don’t get much gear for the top crux but it’s pretty good and there’s a new old peg in there so that could mean something if pegs make you feel better. . Since I’d managed to do both cruxes and I decided the route was “safe enough” I figured I would be shying away from the challenge if I didnt at least tie in. As usual on the lead go I was moving slow so my arms were good but my feet were killing! The low crux was indeed pretty scary and I just about scratched through to the “safety” of the peg (and wire and micro-cam). . Bens sequence for the top worked really well for me (rock out the roof using a crystal out right, not the obvious foothold closer in) and as I topped out I had this huge rush of relief and adrenalin. I suddenly remembered what this trad malarkey was all about - the endorphin release was intense! . The route is amazing, I’m sure it’s harder for the short (feels hard anyway 😂) and if you want any info there’s a good RP and halfnut (1?) to backup the low peg, and there’s a good small wire, poor halfnut2 and very good gold dragonfly (way out left use a 120cm sling) to backup the top peg. . Continued in the comments…. ⬇️
Easter Adventures 🐣 🐰 ⛰️ 🤙 . Easter is around the Easter Adventures 🐣 🐰 ⛰️ 🤙 . Easter is around the corner and we are starting to get booked up! We are offering plenty of Canyoning (approx. age 8+) and Canyon Xtreme (~11+) trips. . We have selected rock climbing sessions going (if no suit drop us an email) and a couple of kayaking trips too. I generally advise the river is still a bit cold for very young children i.e. age 4-7 (but I do get surprised every year by some warriors). I also think the sea is a bit too cold for Coasteering (too much swimming!). . You will notice online the availability begin to disappear; it’s worth getting organised in advance. Whilst Easter is not our busiest time of the year we generally are out every single day and I recommend booking as soon as your able to, especially if you’ve got a particular day you’d like to get out with us. . This year we open on Saturday the 28th March. For 16 days we’re open every day. If the activity, time or date you see online doesn’t fit with your schedule you can always drop us an email or a WhatsApp. We often have a little bit of flexibility or at least we can normally accommodate people one way or another. Get in touch ✌️ . #easter2026 #snowdonianw #gorgescrambling #canyoning_pictures_instagram #visitwales #northwalesadventures #northwalesactivities #adventureisouthere #easterbunny #easterholidays🐣 #waterfallwednesday #carucymru #gogleddcymru #snowdonia_scrambles #llanberis #swallowfalls
Alpine Excursions . When Andy got in touch early J Alpine Excursions . When Andy got in touch early January asking about some guided scrambling in preparation for some climbing in the Alps I was quick to explain that the conditions here in North Wales in February probably weren’t going to be conducive. At the time we had had 9 days of snow with the A5 being closed on two occasion. People were skiing all over the place… . February rolls around and by some miracle all the snow melts 2 days before Andy arrives. Excellent! Day 1 I offer up the idea of Clogwyn y Person Arete, a brilliant grade 3 high above Cwm Glas on the flanks of Snowdon. Sheltered from the southerly winds, with no rain forecast until the afternoon. . The walk in was fine, we hit the cloud line almost immediately and I was slightly disorientated turning the lip of the high Cwm only to be met with more cloud and no sign of the cliff. We continued in the right direction, with me promising “it’s definitely here” only for it to suddenly loom up above us as we got right up against the wall. . Great climbing, nice big comfortable stances, lots of variety. It took us a couple of hours to get up there and we probably did it in around 10-12 pitches including some horrendously wet green V-groove up top that Andy didnt want to skirt. The only downside was zero exposure or sense of height because visibility was about 10m! . There was a bit of snow on the summit slopes, the rain began to fall and we had 30mph winds picking up. I suggested we either tag the summit of Eryri and follow the ridge back in to Cwm Glas, or, for the “full” experience continued over Crib y Ddysgyl, Crib Goch and then down the North Ridge. . The full experience is what we got. I severely underestimated the time it would take to cross both ridges and it was pretty tricky going in the wind and the wet. We managed it in the end though and spent the walk off back in the Pass discussing Oil since this was Andy’s profession. I always learn a lot from everyone I take out! Always! . {after writing this post I realised I accidentally left my phone in the car that day! No photos!}
Strong colours on the Glaslyn today. Not sure if t Strong colours on the Glaslyn today. Not sure if the Ospreys are back yet, I imagine it’s still too early and they’re not back from their winter holidays 🦅 . We’re not on our winter holidays and these two weeks are half term. We’re open for a few of activities, even the Canyoning if you’re brave enough! . We’ve got some very nice sunshine forecast for tomorrow and Thursday. Cold but ☀️ the daffodils are sprouting, the lambs are appearing in the low fields; spring is on the turn! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🐑 🌼 . #porthmadog #glaslyn #glaslynospreys #glaslynriver #rainbow #rainbowlover #mountainscenery #landscapehunter #northwalesscenery #eryri #eryri360 #eryriambassador #cnicht #potofgold #rainbowcake🌈
Some colour amongst the winter monochrome here in Some colour amongst the winter monochrome here in North Wales. This photo is from a day out on Tryfan last weekend. . ⚠️ Our Contact Form Has Been Offline ⚠️ : For the last 2-3 weeks the contact form on our website has not been functioning so if you’ve sent us an email through the website we’ve unfortunately not received it! . ✅ The website and email form are all working as normal now, you’ll need to get in touch with us again if you’ve not heard anything from us 🙏
I had the privilege of taking Henry and James out I had the privilege of taking Henry and James out on their first proper mountain scramble last weekend. They were on a visit to North Wales with the idea of hiking a few mountains but wanted to get a proper “scramble” in on their last day. . We were fortunate with the forecast; the freezing level had risen to 1100m so essentially no real ice or snow to contend with. We opted for the big lap up Tryfan, on to Bristly Ridge and Glyder Fach before descending the Gribbin ridge. . We roped up for the North Tower on Tryfan so that we could safely forge a direct line up the best most difficult scrambling. It was pretty much a blizzard on top, the first bit of proper weather, but it never really cleared up after that despite seeing quite a bit of sun in the valley, and a massive rainbow 🌈 . We roped up again for Bristly Ridge because the gully is fairly serious and the rock was wet. The summit plateau on Glyder Fach had a bit of wet snow but generally it was ok (it not very windy!), and the descent down Y Gribbin was steady on the mind and tiring on the knees. All in all I think we were out around 8hrs? No head torches required although I don’t think we were far off! . Thanks for a good day out guys! Unusually im in North Wales most of this winter so if you’re interested in getting out I am actually available! ⛰️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🧗 ❄️ . #tryfan #northridge #ogwen #ogwenvalley #glyders #glyderau #scrambling #mountaineering #glyderfach #bristlyridge #llynogwen #northwalesclimbing #climbingguide #mountainguide #climbwales #climbinginwales #snowdoniaclimbing #snowdonia_scrambles #snowdonianationalpark #snowdoniapics
Despite appearing as closed online we are actually Despite appearing as closed online we are actually available for some of the time before the 2026 season starts. If you’re interested in getting out on an adventure drop us a message, there’s a chance we can take you out. . Normally we’re away over the winter but we’re spending quite a lot of time in north wales this time around! If you’re in Snowdonia in February or March and you’re looking for something adventurous to do, or you’re interested in a rock climbing course just shoot us an email / text / call 🤙
Well, it's that time of year again! My Christmas c Well, it's that time of year again! My Christmas cartoons are not such a labour of love anymore, you just describe the scene to Gemeni... The message is clear; we're selling golden vouchers (eg adventure activity vouchers!). . You may have been Canyoning, Climbing or Coasteering with us over the years, and chances are you enjoyed it. If you've got a friend or relative you think might go mad for our Canyon Xtreme trip then sign them up with one of our vouchers. . You know for sure that with our activity vouchers you're giving them a gift they're never going to forget. Honestly, it's a one of it's kind adventure and best of all you dont even need to leave the UK (if you're in Birmingham or Manchester we're <2hrs away)! . Vouchers are emailed to you immediately and automatically so if things are getting stressful Christmas Eve we've got you covered. All you need to do is visit our website (link in bio), click 'Book Online' then choose the 'Buy Voucher' option. It couldn't be easier!
We’re still open until after October half term 🤘 s We’re still open until after October half term 🤘 some nice conditions at the moment; it’s been pretty mild, the colours are all out in the forest and there’s lots of interesting fungi 🍄
2025 is drawing to a close! We’re open for another 2025 is drawing to a close! We’re open for another 5 weeks, being set to close at the end of October (2nd Nov) although this is flexible! . It’s around this time of year that work drops off and if there’s nothing in the diary it’s not unusual to suddenly close for a week+ and go away on a mini trip. If you’re thinking of coming out with us it’s safest to book ASAP so you don’t miss out! Free spaces in the diary will dissappear, along with us 🤣 . The sea is still warm at 16/17° so it’s brilliant for coasteering at the moment. The canyon has good water levels, lots of interesting mushrooms and again the water temps are only just beginning to turn. . If you’re interested in booking and adventure with us or organising a rock climbing course/workshop get in touch 📱 💻 . website link in bio 🤙 . . #canyoning #northwales #snowdonia360 #snowdonianationalpark #snowdoniaphotography #snowdoniaadventures #northwaleslife #adventuretime
2025 is drawing to a close! We’re open for another 2025 is drawing to a close! We’re open for another 5 weeks, being set to close at the end of October (2nd Nov) although this is flexible! . It’s around this time of year that work drops off and if there’s nothing in the diary it’s not unusual to suddenly close for a week+ and go away on a mini trip. If you’re thinking of coming out with us it’s safest to book ASAP so you don’t miss out! Free spaces in the diary will dissappear, along with us 🤣 . The sea is still warm at 16/17° so it’s brilliant for coasteering at the moment. The canyon has good water levels, lots of interesting mushrooms and again the water temps are only just beginning to turn. . If you’re interested in booking and adventure with us or organising a rock climbing course/workshop get in touch 📱 💻 . website link in bio 🤙 . #canyoning #northwales #snowdonia360 #snowdonianationalpark #snowdoniaphotography #snowdoniaadventures #northwaleslife #adventuretime
New for us in 2025 has been our Coasteering trips. New for us in 2025 has been our Coasteering trips. Whilst we’ve had the space to run a limited number of session, we’ve really enjoyed our adventures in the sea 🌊 . This morning was perfect for James and Carey (visiting Americans). Blue skies, no wind, very clear blue water and a fun small swell. . The trip along the coastline is great; jumps, climbs, swims, wave machines, sea caves, zawns, islands, even a scramble out across Crib Goch On Sea. . I quite enjoy the variety down there. There’s a huge variety of conditions; tide height and swell/waves are the two big factors here and whilst tides are easy to predict, the waves aren’t quite so simple! . There’s some massive jumps on the trip and enough to get anyone wobbling up there on the edge. The best thing is it’s all optional, you want to go big it’s all yours, you want to swim around it’s no problem. . September is undoubtedly the best month for coasteering. The sea is still 17° and the big depressions out in the Atlantic are sending plenty of big powerful swells our way. We have a bit of availability online but generally if you’re interested just drop us a message 🤘 . #northwales #coasteering #anglesey #trearddurbay #southstack #holyhead #goexploring #pushyourboundaries #explorethesea #experienceadventure #notthwalesactivities #walesneverfails #seacliffs
On the cruise. We’ve had some lovely weather this On the cruise. We’ve had some lovely weather this year! This was Friday; absolute mirror out on the estuary. This is what the kayak safari is all about ☀️ 🐑 🦅 🌳 🐟
5 year old Rhys (from Bend, USA) going full power 5 year old Rhys (from Bend, USA) going full power off the waterfall zipline on our Canyoning adventure. What a warrior! Low river levels mean the adventurous parts are more accessible than normal if you’re ready to push your limits. It’s not for everyone mind; we had a little dude same age this morning that just didn’t fancy getting in the water full stop. I think he still had a good adventure through the beautiful temperate rainforest though, despite the lack of swimming!
Getting amongst it on a bank holiday weekend 🐣 the Getting amongst it on a bank holiday weekend 🐣 the forecast for tomorrow (Sunday ☀️) actually looks really nice. There will be a good combination of plenty of water in the river (it’s rained!) and plenty of sun sunshine which is pretty much the ideal conditions for our Gorge, Canyon and Canyon Xtreme trips. . The afternoon is virtually fully booked but we do have space on all the trips in the morning. You’ll need to be quick if you’re booking online, the system closes approx, 16hrs before an activity, so you won’t be able to book after 6pm. If you’re really disorganised it might be possible to drop us a text / WhatsApp to get book d in. We can sometimes do this as late as 7am on the same day as the activity. . Make the most of the Easter weekend, come and experience a real adventure with us. We’ve got nice new 5mm winter wetsuits, neoprene socks, gloves and hoods 🔥 🤘 🚿 ⛰️ . If you’re keen visit: . www.snowdoniaadventureactivities.co.uk . Book online and you’re instantly sent all the relevant info for the trip automatically to you via email . #experienceadventure #visitwales #betwsycoed #waterfallhunt #canyoning #ukadventurers #northwalesactivities #snowdoniaadventures #gorgescrambling #pushyourlimit #adventuresinwales #walesneverfails #waterfalls_collective #waterfallchasing #waterfalllovers
We’re heading in to the last few days of this amaz We’re heading in to the last few days of this amazing weather! After Sunday things look a bit less settled and a bit cooler, but there should still be some sun about. . If you’re keen to catch it; we’ve got plenty of Gorge, Canyon and Xtreme availability over the next 4 days whilst it’s still warm. 19° down in the gorge really is a delight in early April! The sun is low and the colours are golden. . The water levels are amenable so we’re giving most small people age 7-11 the option to do the Canyon adventure. Canyon Xtreme still has an age guide of adventurous 11/12 years. . It’s a lovely place to work during conditions like this. The wildflowers, the bees, the new leaves on the trees. Just experiencing the light and the colours, the sound of the water and a forest full of birds 🐦 🎵 🍃 ☀️ . #northwales #riverscenes #waterslide #goldenhourphotography #springishere☀️ #temperaterainforest #celticrainforest #oakwoodland #explorewales #canyoning #naturephotography #welshlandscapes #northwalesnature #snowdoniamountains
If you’re thinking of an adventure this Easter, th If you’re thinking of an adventure this Easter, this week is absolutely the time to do it. The weather is incredible at the moment, it’s considerably nicer than it normally is in August! As she can see, the long range forecast doesn’t look so good, so this week is the week to take advantage of. . We’ve got a few spaces on our gorge scrambling and Canyon adventures, and we have plenty of spaces on the Canyon extreme trip. The Canyon extreme trip is best suited to people over the age of 11. The water levels are amenable at the moment because we’ve had such a dry month; this is great news for small people! . The temperatures are also really friendly, today it was 19°C . The water is still cold, but it makes life a lot easier when you can stand around in the sun! The forest is paradise and spring has just started to fully settle in. . If you’re keen, you’ll want to book online whilst they’re still space. I imagine because of this forecast we are likely to sell out shortly 🤘 . www.snowdoniaadventureactivities.co.uk . #northewales #easterholidays #easterinwales #snowdonia #canyoning #zipwire #experienceadventure #creatememories❤️ #sunshine
Here Comes Easter ☀️ 🐣 🐑 . We’re currently in the Here Comes Easter ☀️ 🐣 🐑 . We’re currently in the middle of a 2 week heatwave and the week before last we had a day in the river when it was 19°, amazing! We’ve also had a day when it was 5… . Surprisingly we’re already fairly booked up for the second week of Easter (14-20 April). If you’re in the area and you’d like an adventure then it’s worth checking out what we offer. . We’ve got a handful of rock climbing sessions going in the morning, and lots of gorge, canyon and canyon Xtreme trips out. Unless the forecast is amazing it’s not a great time of year for really small people eg age 4-7 because of the cold, although I still get children that surprise me even after running trips for nearly 15 years! . One things for sure, with our new 5/3 winter wetsuits, neoprene gloves, socks and a hat, you’ll be pretty comfortable. This kit isn’t “standard” amongst north wales providers and you’ll almost certainly be glad of it when you hit the fresh mountain water 🚿 ⛰️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 . As always, head over to our website and book online before someone else takes the last few places > . www.snowdoniaadventureactivities.co.uk . #easteractivities #snowdonia #snowdoniaadventures #northwalesactivities #visitnorthwales #exploresnowdonia #lifeisadventure #easteradventures #canyoning #rockclimbinglife #chasingwaterfalls💦 #eryri #eryrinationalpark #snowdoniapics
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