My home is in Snowdonia, North Wales. This beautiful area hosts world class “traditional” climbing, with variety and access found in few other places in the world, let alone the UK! The stage here is smaller than in the Alps making it a fantastic place to learn and develop your skills, while enjoying some adventures closer to home. From the sea cliffs of Gogarth (still my favourite place to climb in the world), to the many mountain crags of Snowdonia, to the immaculate dolerite of the Tremadog cliffs, there’s something for every occasion.
The network of rocky outcrops and ridges littering the hills here also provide a great opportunity for climbing and scrambling link-ups all over the mountains. This fluid movement is great fun, and the skills used directly translate to the bigger mountains of the Alps.
The many years I’ve spent coaching, teaching and sharing my passion for the outdoors, have only strengthened my love for these places and there is no other job I’d rather do. I specialise in bespoke adventures and courses built just for you. Wherever it is that you’d like to get to, whatever you’d like to achieve or learn, we can work together to give you the best experience in the time we have together.
Use the links above to take a look at some of the courses and experiences on offer. These courses are by no means completely exclusive from each other and things can be mixed together as you wish and as time and conditions allow. It goes without saying that the more time we have together the more we are able to cover. Please send me a message to discuss the best options for you.
mountain scrambling
For me scrambling allows real freedom in our hills, giving you the skills and techniques to take the best routes to the most adventurous summits. Learn how to use a rope simply and effectively, taking these skills with you wherever you go.
rock climbing
Whether you want to learn the ropes of British traditional climbing, develop your leading skills or tick off some classics I’d love to come climbing with you.
Winter Climbing
Where better to give technical winter climbing a try or train for those Alpine North faces? These winter wonderlands are always special places to be.
“John was everything you would want in a guide. Professional, patient, thorough, understanding, and knowledgeable. I can’t imagine a better experience under the circumstances. You won’t find a better guide anywhere. It’s impossible to say enough good things about him.”
