MountainXperience

When the mountain changes the plan… ⛰️💨

Yesterday was meant to be a Crib Goch day, but with the winds stronger than forecast, it wasn’t the place to be. So we switched plans and headed for Y Gribin instead.

Still plenty of scrambling, plenty of mountain, and judging by the summit smiles, definitely not a bad Plan B! 😁

Being flexible is all part of a good day in the mountains sometimes the best decision is knowing when to change the objective.

Great day out with a brilliant group. 🙌

🚑 First aid confidence. In your pocket.

The new North Wales First Aid app is now available to download FREE on iPhone and Android!

Ideal for those who've been on a MountainXperience/North Wales First Aid outdoor first aid course.

Keep your knowledge fresh between courses with:

✅ Realistic first-aid scenarios
🏆 Monthly challenges and leaderboards
📞 An AI-powered 999 call simulator
❤️ CPR rhythm practice
📍 A defibrillator finder
🧰 First-aid kit checklists
🎓 Local course booking and availability
📜 Qualification storage and expiry reminders
🌐 Content in English and Welsh

Whether you’ve recently completed a course or simply want to feel better prepared, the app makes it easy to practise your skills wherever you are.

Download it today from the App Store or Google Play — search for North Wales First Aid.

Please share it with anyone who might find it useful! 💚

The app is for learning and practice only. In a real emergency, call 999 or 112.

Fancy moving beyond hillwalking and having a go at scrambling?

We’ve got places available on our next Intro to Scrambling course in Eryri/Snowdonia on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September.

It’s a friendly, practical weekend designed for people with some hillwalking experience who’d like to feel more confident moving over steeper, rockier ground.

You’ll spend two days learning how to move safely, assess the risks and choose suitable routes with the chance to tackle some brilliant Grade I scrambles along the way.

No previous scrambling experience is needed.

📅 Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th September
📍 Eryri/Snowdonia
👥 Maximum group size of six
💷 £159 adults / £129 children

Check the comments below for more info.

⛰️ Is Tryfan a walk… or a scramble?

If you’ve climbed Snowdon and fancy something a little more adventurous, Tryfan is a very different experience.

There’s no straightforward path all the way to the summit. As you get higher, you’ll increasingly use your hands as well as your feet, picking your way through the rocks and enjoying some proper hands-on scrambling.

And when you finally reach the top, there’s always the big question…

Would you make the leap between Adam and Eve? 😬

We’re heading up Tryfan this Friday and still have places available if you fancy experiencing it with one of our guides.

A pleasant surprise greeted Simon and Hywyn and their sunrise teams this morning! ☀️⛰️

The forecast suggested there was little chance of anything other than fog and cloud. And whilst we didn’t actually see the sun rise, we were treated to these amazing views from the summit instead!

There are still places available with Hywyn next Saturday (29th) if you’d like to experience a Snowdon sunrise for yourself.

👉 Link in the comments below.

Looking for an Ofqual regulated outdoor first aid course?

We have a handful of spaces remaining on our next course taking place on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th September in Llanberis, North Wales.

Want to feel more confident dealing with an emergency while exploring the outdoors? Don’t hang around - book your place today. A good time guaranteed (yes, even on a first aid course!) ⛑️

More information and booking link in the comments below.

👏 A brilliant day out on Sunday taking on the Bochlwyd Horseshoe, with Andy guiding the team around this fantastic mountain route. ⛰️

Plenty of scrambling, spectacular Eryri scenery and a proper mountain adventure along the way. Fantastic effort from Georgia and Cass - and another great day in the mountains with Andy! 🙌

Fancy taking on your own mountain adventure? We’ve got plenty more guided scrambles and mountain days coming up with MountainXperience.

Huge congratulations to this weekend’s brilliant team of National Navigation Award Scheme Silver Navigator Award recipitents!

They spent a warm weekend in the Peak District developing their navigation skills, tackling more challenging terrain and making confident route-finding decisions - and everyone did a fantastic job.

Plenty of learning, laughs and well-earned success along the way. Congratulations Georgios, James, Ksenija, Niels and Tom - you should be very proud of yourselves! 👏⛰️

Crib Goch days don’t get much better than this! ☀️⛰️

Simon was out yesterday with this brilliant group taking on one of the most exciting mountain days in Eryri - the spectacular Crib Goch.

Blue skies, incredible views and plenty of hands-on-rock scrambling as the team made their way along that famous knife-edge ridge. Just look at those views! 😍

Crib Goch is definitely not your average walk up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It’s exposed, exhilarating and a proper adventure; but with an experienced MountainXperience guide alongside you, it’s an amazing challenge for anyone ready to take their mountain days to the next level.

Fancy giving it a go? We’ve got more guided Crib Goch adventures throughout August but don’t hang around - places are filling fast!👇

What a cracking day on Tryfan! ⛰️

Simon was out with this lovely bunch today, enjoying one of the best scrambling adventures in Eryri. Brilliant weather, big views and plenty of hands-on-rock fun along the way. 🙌

Fancy giving it a go?

We’ve got Tryfan, Crib Goch and more mountain adventures coming up over the next few weeks - come and join us!