Following the busy Easter holidays, you might have seen social media or news articles of long queues on the summit of Snowdon. There’s no escaping that Snowdon is the the busiest mountain in the country (and very possibly, the world) but that doesn’t mean you have to get stuck in a queue. It is true that queues form at the summit of Snowdon regularly on sunny Saturdays, bank holidays and during the school holidays and a queue reaching the bottom of the steps will mean around a one-hour wait. However, read on for five ways to avoid the queues on Snowdon.
Read MoreDo I need hats and gloves to climb Snowdon?
Oh yes!
If you’re visiting Snowdon for the first time you could be forgiven for asking this question but the answer is almost certainly YES, no matter what time of year you’re visiting.
Read MoreHow to Climb a Mountain – The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Reaching Your First Summit
OK this might be seen as perhaps a ‘dodgy’ book review (as it was written by Simon from MountainXperience!) but we still think it’s worth sharing!
Read MoreAre 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.
Read MoreLearn Winter Skills
If you’ve ever fancied walking in the mountains in the winter then you’ll need to be able to master walking in snow and ice.
Read MoreClimb Snowdon
If you’re planning a charity challenge or corporate event for a team of work mates or group of friends, why not climb Snowdon – the highest mountain in Wales?
Read MoreMap 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!
Read MoreOutdoor First Aid Courses – demystified!
If you’re looking to become safer in the outdoors or maybe you need to update your outdoor first aid qualification for your job, you may have found yourself confused by the seemingly endless number of different types of courses available. Hopefully this article will go some way to demystifying outdoor first aid courses.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreMeet Hywyn
Born locally, Hywyn (pronounced ‘her-win’), is something of a legend on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) having summited over 2000 times over the last 45 years! He was interviewed back in 2019 by UKHillwalking.com about his love of the mountain.
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