Are you fit enough to climb Snowdon?

You might be put off the idea of climbing Snowdon because you don’t think your fitness is up to scratch. It is true that reaching the summit of many mountains around the world is a real physical and mental challenge, and an individual’s fitness level is subjective – but Snowdon may not be out of the realm of most of you reading this now. Preparation is key, and certainly, the more ready you are for your mountain day, the easier it’s going to be, and therefore the more likely you are to enjoy it.

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Map reading tips for old(er) people!

Something we’re noticing more frequently on our map reading courses is people struggling to cope with actually reading the maps due to deteriorating eyesight. Using an Ordnance Survey Explorer map for example, you might find the fine detail difficult to read and miss some features altogether. While this might not be an issue if you’re in your twenties, for those of us over 40, it can make reading a map extremely difficult. But fear not old(er) people, we have some solutions!

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Meet Tom

While Tom only became a fully qualified mountain guide in 2022, he’s made a huge impression on us and our clients. He first started working with MountainXperience as a trainee and we quickly realised his potential. After he passed his Mountain Leader assessment, we were over the moon when he asked to join our team.

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Meet Simon

As owner of MountainXperience, it’s not surprising that Simon is the person you’ll see most often. He summits Snowdon 60-70 times a year and, according to his Strava stats, climbs over 100,000m annually (that’s more than 11 Everests!)

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Meet Nick

Nick has a very important job at MountainXperience. As a holder of the Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI) qualification, Nick is a highly qualified mountaineer. He acts as our technical advisor ensuring that the best possible standards of practice are being met by us as a business and by our individual guides. He signs off our risk assessments and performs regular monitoring of our processes to make sure we’re operating safely.

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