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AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES

Half Day £35

Full Day £55

MOUNTAINEERING WALKS

Snowdonia's mountains are very rugged, full of character, and can be a source of adventure. Learn something of their wild side by reaching high into their summits with an experienced guide. You will be rewarded with spectacular scenery if the weather is clear, and if not there is always a taste of that "Special atmosphere".

SERIOUS MOUNTAIN SCRAMBLING

To reach famous summits by interesting and challenging routes must be the most satisfying of all mountain activities. Moving roped or un-roped over high and exposed rocky terrain really does build confidence and always proves very exciting! Among these come such classics as Crib Goch, or the North Ridge of Tryfan, and Bristly Ridge. Very famous, very hairy and very exciting. And yet quite within your grasp with us.

RADIO CONTROLLED MOUNTAIN RESCUE EXERCISE

1/2 or Full day.

This is as close as it gets to the real thing, great fun and brilliant for team work and communication skills.

Locate "casualty" and extract from environment, great fun!

RIVER GORGE CHALLENGE

1/2 or Full day.

5 Tough little challenges to entertain you, the Ghurkhas and Marines enjoy this one too!

Remember bring some spare dry clothing !

ROCK CLIMB - TOP ROPING AND ABSEILING

1/2 or Full day.

Instruction of basic climbing techniques on a suitable crag, this activity includes climbs of enjoyable height and difficulty while safety roped. After the climb abseiling down is always great fun! We also try to teach you something of the skills of rope work and the use of modern climbing equipment.

A spectacular 100ft drop into a stunningly scenic gorge.

NAVIGATION TRAINING & ORIENTEERING

1/2 or Full day.

Learn the essential basics and useful craft of map and compass work. Skills which may save your life one day.

For the budding mountaineer or team leader this will prove invaluable. The absolute necessity of knowing where you are by day or nigh, cloud or whiteout, is a must! Learn to find your way around with serious mountain training, or make it educational fun with a leisurely orienteering course, Learn how to read a Map and use a Compass effectively, and we can even show you how to navigate by satellite.

TYROLEAN RIVER CROSSING 1/2 Day.

Cross a river using ropes, initiative and imagination.

You will really have use your brains on this one, or get very wet!

IMPROVISED BUILD AND RACE !/2 Day

Imagine you are on a desert island and must escape, using only basic equipment and resources to get your whole team to safety.
 
 

SERIOUS ABSEILING 1/2 DAY

A 100ft drop into a stunningly spectacular river gorge, or other exciting locations.
 

MOUNTAIN WALKING

Hundreds to choose from, all beautiful and rewarding, from easy to serious.

We are AALA licensed and contractors to the Ministry of Defense, (Army, Combined Cadet Force etc.)