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 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 MoreDisappointing Mountain Rescue News
We were sad this weekend to read the news that callouts for our local mountain rescue team so far in 2023 have increased noticeably on the same period last year.
Read MoreWhy do we climb Snowdon so early in the morning?
We sometimes get asked why we start climbing Snowdon so early in the morning? Our regular start time for most Snowdon hikes is 8am but on Saturdays and in August we start even earlier at 7am. So why are we dragging you poor people out of bed while most are still fast asleep? The answer is simple – just look at the photo above.
Read MoreClimbing Snowdon in the rain
Sadly not every day out on Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa is a beautiful, blue sky adventure. Sometimes, it rains! If you’re from the UK then this shouldn’t be breaking news. We’re very used to dealing with changing weather conditions but forgetting your umbrella when you’re heading into town is a very different proposition to climbing Wales’ highest mountain.
Read MoreWhat to wear to climb Snowdon
If you’re new to mountain walking and you’re joining us to climb Snowdon soon, you’ll need to ensure you’ve got the right kit so you can best enjoy your day out. Use our handy kit list below to get yourself started.
Read MoreGet ready to climb Snowdon!
If you’re planning to Climb Snowdon with MountainXperience some time in the future then you might be wondering how you can best prepare for your adventure. Well wonder no more as we give you five top tips to make your experience enjoyable. Even taking on board these tips the week before your big day out can make a big difference.
Read MoreGive the gift of adventure this Christmas
Skip the town centre crowds this holiday season and buy an adventure gift voucher from the comfort of the sofa!
Treat your friend or family member to a once in a lifetime guided hike to the summit of Snowdon. You can choose a daytime adventure or our popular Snowdon Sunrise experience. Both sure to give those new to the mountains an amazing day out.
Read MoreDiolch Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team!
Each year we ask clients who book directly with us to climb Snowdon if they’d like to make a small donation to help support the work of our local mountain rescue team. Thanks to their amazing generosity we’ve raised £150 during the 2022 season which we’ve passed on on your behalf.
The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team is a voluntary organisation who respond to those in need on Snowdon and the surrounding mountains. The team is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and relies entirely on donations from members of the public to carry out this essential life-saving rescue service.
Read MoreWe’re Go North Wales Tourism Awards Finalists!
Great news! MountainXperience has been shortlisted in this year’s Go North Wales Tourism Awards! In fact we’ve been shortlisted twice and we couldn’t be more excited.
This is the sixth year the awards have taken place created to showcase and celebrate the achievements, hard work and dedication of those involved in the tourism industry locally.
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