Rob Johnson
Mountaineering Instructor (MIC)
& International Mountain Leader
Winter Climbing & Mountaineering in Snowdonia
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Rob, I thought that after my 4th fantastic course that it was high time that I join the ranks of satisfied punters and send you a note of formal thanks…..
Firstly, I must say that you make what can be sometimes be a daunting prospect (for example learning to climb for the 1st time) both very enjoyable and on contemplation seem like “a walk in the park”.
It has been a real joy and education to benefit from your relaxed but innately observant tuition. With your guidance it has really empowered me to strike out safely into new areas of mountains and hills with a new found confidence that I would have never of thought possible. Anyone wanting to learn new skills or develop their existing ones simply couldn’t do any better but benefit from some of your expertise and guidance. -Looking forward to seeing you in the Cuillins in May!
All the best - Stuart - Navigation & Hill Skills, Intro to Climbing, Intro to Scrambling & Winter Skills Weekend - Jan 2010

Hi Rob - Just wanted to say thanks for a great weekend! We both really enjoyed it and learned a great deal indeed. You are a very patient and knowledgeable teacher and obviously enjoy what you do - well why wouldn't you! It was a very long drive back on Sunday (and Monday) and I am covered head to toe in bruises - but it was still excellent! Thanks once again and we will definitely be joining you again at some point!

Suzie and Paul - Winter Skills Weekend Jan 09


Rob hi, Sam and I received the CD with the pictures of the winter skills weekend
this morning and I just wanted to write to let you know what a wonderful
time we had. The instruction was first class, the setting was amazing
and we had a great time and had our aspirations totally met and
exceeded. I'm still assimilating the information passed on by yourself
and have found a new confidence to be able to look up at the winter
hills and not feel like its beyond us now. I also felt that we came
away having gained not just the skills but some new friends which is
always a huge bonus. In addition to all this we'd like to undertake the intro to scrambling
course with yourself. Thanks once more. Nik and Sam Winter Skills 2008

"I just wanted to drop you a quick line to say thanks very much for a great 5 days on your Scottish Winter Skills Course. I learnt a great deal and was impressed you even organised the weather". TP Dec 05

"Just wanted to say thank you for a great winter skills week! I felt I learnt a great deal about the skills required to place myself in a winter environment in the mountains. This course was a perfect introduction before completing my first mountaineering trip to the Alpsthis summer. I would strongly recommend this course to anybody in a similar situation. The course was tailored to compensate for the members current knowledge, fitness and experience so the week was always geared to be learning new skills. A big thanks, keep in touch and look forward to completing a course with you soon. Ice climbing I think!
P.S I'm still not convinced that the pasta water should be used for hot chocolate! All the best Rob.  Ben Potts- Winter Skills February 2007".

"Rob,I just wanted to say thinks for your time during the Winter Skills course that recently we took with you. It went about as perfectly as we could have wished. I particularly liked the way that you took us through a range of learning in a very practical way, everything from diet through to a gradual and progressive development of technical skills, often without us actually realising how much we had learned until we practised again the following day. And of course, it was fun as well.We are now thinking about next steps and of course, how we engage you further.Thanks again and all the very best" Graham winter skills Feb 07

Thank you for the winter skills week it was absolutely fantastic. Once again thankyou and I will see you in April - Jason - Winter Skills 2008

     
   
 
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Winter Climbing & Mountaineering in Snowdonia

Location: Snowdonia, North Wales
Price: £200 per day
Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Length: To suit you

Winter Mountaineering and Climbing in Snowdonia
Winter Climbing and Mountaineering in Snowdonia can be absolutely brilliant, offering short walk ins, beautiful ice, fine ridges, excellent mixed climbing and flowing gully lines. It can also be fickle, paradise one day and gone the next.

I offer winter climbing and mountaineering in Snowdonia from December to the end of March. I often run the days as private guiding and keep a list of people who would like to get out and enjoy conditions when they arrive. As soon as the routes are in nick I contact people on that list and arrange days at short notice. I also put some dates on the diary page at the times of year that are most reliable.

If I cancel the day due to conditions on these courses you will get a full refund.

What routes can we do?
If conditions are in, ie there is consolidated snow and ice, I can offer days out from grade 1 to grade 5 to suit your ability and aspirations. Classics include:

Winter traverse of Crib Goch - Grade 1
North Ridge of Tryfan - Grade 1
Gullies on Tryfan or Trinity Face on Snowdon - Grade 1 to 3
Ice Routes in Cwm Idwal - Grades 1 to 5
Ice or Mixed Routes on the Black Ladders - Grades 1 to 5

On open courses shown in the diary page winter mountaineering days will take in routes from grade 1 to grade 2. Winter climbing days will take in routes from grade 3 to grade 5.

How many people?
I can run the days at a 1:1 or a 1:2 ratio to suit you. Open courses shown on the diary page are run at a 1:2 ratio.

Previous Experience:
You need to be a reasonably fit hillwalker and have experience of walking in crampons and using an ice axe. You need to know how to self arrest. The more experience you have the harder we can climb!

Where is the course held?
We run the course in Snowdonia.

What about accommodation?
We do not include accommodation with this course. For a variety of different accommodation options in Snowdonia, from camping to nice hotels, visit this link.

What is included in the course cost?
The course fee includes the instruction only. When you book you will receive a set of course notes and a comprehensive kit list.

We have a limited range of ice axes and crampons which can be lent out on a first come first served basis.

Book this course

If you have any questions about booking a course then please just call or email. Booking is a simple two stage process:

1. Choose a date.
Visit the diary page for details of open course availability
or for private guiding send me an email.

2. Book the course
Online: You can book online securely by clicking on the "buy now" button
or
Download a postal booking form from our booking page.

If you are booking more than 8 weeks in advance then you can secure the booking by paying a deposit of £100. Click here to pay a deposit.

Course type Location Price Quantity  
Winter Climbing/Mountaineering in Wales   £200 per day