Snowdon - Summer

Steeped in history and protected by rocky ridges, Snowdon is a unique mountain. One of the few places on Earth where the Snowdon Lily (Lloydia Serotina) can be found.

1953 saw a British team attempt Mount Everest, the highest and mightiest of all mountains. Where did they train and practice their skills? Snowdon. This is your opportunity to experience the same emotions, learn & practice some of the same skills, admire the same amazing vistas, just like that early Everest team.

From the top of the Llanberis Pass (a climber's testing ground), we negotiate a route up the mountain, skirting below the knife edged arête of Crib Goch and high above Llyn Llydaw & Glaslyn. The views entice us to gain ever more height, until finally we are treated to the ultimate view in Wales. Anglesey, the Menai Strait, Cardigan Bay, and the plains of England. We are looking down on it all from our vantage point.

This trip offers variety, history, spectacular scenery, and quaint villages. What are you waiting for? Join us on a trip to the roof of Wales soon.

• 1 days guiding by qualified mountain leaders.
  
• Distance - 7 miles / 11km.
  
• Height Gain - 2385ft / 727 metres.
  
• Highest Summit - 3559ft / 1085 metres.
  
• Transport to and from your accommodation at the start and end of the walk.
  
• We run this trip between May and October, however if you want to experience this during winter - just ask!
  
• Many years experience in Snowdonia.
  
• You need a reasonable level of fitness.
  

We normally run this trip over a weekend, arriving Friday, walking Saturday and leaving on Sunday, however if you would like to do this at any other time then please contact us.

A typical itinerary looks like this:

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members' fitness, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary.

If you are making your own way to Snowdonia you should arrive the Friday afternoon/evening in time for the evening briefing and to be ready for the start of the hike the next day.

To do this trip you need to have a certain level of fitness. No previous mountaineering experience is required for this trip, however, the fitter you are the more you will enjoy your day.

We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for your challenge, an example of one will be sent to you when you have confirmed your booking.

Although the fitness plan we will send to you has been devised by a fitness professional, this is only provided as a guide and you should seek professional advice before starting your own fitness regime.

Weather conditions permit us to run this course anytime from May to October, however, if you would like some winter mountaineering experience you can always do this during the winter months as well.

This trip is available for individuals and groups. You can request the date for when you want to take part in the trip.

These will then be advertised here.

2010 dates so far are:

If the date you want is fully booked or not listed please contact us by clicking on the link below - we may still be able to help!

2011 dates so far:

For 1 - 3 people booking on a trip we will advertise the trip here and upon meeting minimum numbers confirm the trip.

For 4 - 5 people on a trip we will advertise the trip here as a confirmed trip and reserve the right to add additional people on to it.

For 6+ people on a trip we will run an exclusive trip.

All requested dates are unconfirmed until minimum numbers have been booked.

• Professional event organisation.
  
• Qualified mountain leaders.
  
• Transport to and from the accommodation on the day of the walk.
  
• Evening briefing, route planning and equipment check to ensure you have everything you need the following day.
  
• Two nights twin room hotel accommodation with breakfast. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
  
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders.
  

2010 price - £249pp

2010 walk only price - £75pp