I’d been taking groups of students for an ascent of Cader Idris about three times a year for at least the last ten years. During this time, we’ve experienced all kinds of weather and seen all kinds of sights, but today we found something new on the summit. It was a Mother’s Day climb… Conditions Read more

Moel y Don (opposite the pub at Y Felinheli), with the tide and a light tailwind, past Plas Nywedd and through the bridges. An excellent day for a spot of sea kayaking with some students. Stopped for a spot of lunch between the bridges before looking at the fish traps on the island and Swellie Rock. Read more

It’s hard not to ride the eBike without a huge grin on your face. This morning, I effortlessly sped out from The Cottage and up into the Nant Ffrancon where I’d arranged to meet friends. It’s the first time that I’ve ‘ebiked and climbed’ and it felt great. A steep walk uphill soon had us at Read more

While driving over to Dinorwic to meet a friend, I had to stop and pull over for a few minutes to appreciate the amazing sunset. I was gleaning some information about a forthcoming expedition to Morocco. My friend had just returned from leading his own trek, so it was good to have up to date Read more

A cold day, but the presence of some blue skies had drawn out the crowds to the Ogwen Valley. I took a group of students to climb Tryfan, but could find no free parking spaces in the entire valley! We were about to change our plans and find a less popular area, when some kind climbers Read more

After a few false starts, my afternoon climbing session, eventually arrived at Parisella’s Cave on the Great Orme above Llandudno (for future reference, you need to pash cash at the toll road booth and although the lads tried hard, they don’t negotiate!). Anyway, some of the students I was coaching had seen some pictures and Read more