Outdoor Activities: Mountaineering

Outdoor activities in Wales such as, mountaineering is an excellent sport that is great for an adult/family event, and it also has great benefits for those looking for a team building exercise.

Adult/Family Activity:

Spending time outside and being active has repeatedly been proven beneficial to both children and adults alike. One of the best ways to expose yourself to the great outdoors is to go into the mountains.

Going into the mountains lets you develop a lifelong relationship with nature. It is a chance for you to flourish and explore natural surroundings you aren’t familiar with. You get a chance to escape the endless mirage of concrete buildings and technology and witness how beautiful it actually is to be outside. Nothing makes you appreciate something more than experiencing it first-hand.

You are sure to see and get curious about lots of things while in the mountains. You will be able to hear, smell, see, taste and feel things You didn’t usually experience. Our instructors have extensive of knowledge to share with you about the mountain’s and their flora and fauna. They can teach you the importance of the environment and some basic survival skills. It’s also a great time to practice the principles of ‘leave no trace’, you will learn best through a real outdoor experience. Mountain trails often allow you to encounter many birds, animals and plants that you would otherwise see only in books or online.

However, the true benefits of exploring the hills and mountains go much deeper than an appreciation for the environment and improved fitness (although these are also both of great value), the increased confidence, resilience and self-reliance that you will develop will have a hugely positive impact on your personal development. We have access to the best mountaineering routes in the mountains of Snowdonia in the North Wales locations, Mid-Wales and Shropshire provide us with some of the half day treks on the Stretton Hills and in South Wales and Pembrokeshire we have The Brecon Beacons and The Preseli Mountains.

Outdoor Activities: Mountaineering

Some Of The Great Benefits Of Mountaineering Are:

It’s a great form of exercise.
It stimulates the mind
It helps to build confidence.
It teaches pupils to appreciate nature.
It provides a great sense of achievement.
Team Building Activity:
Team Building Activity:

Team Building Activity:

The mountain environment encourages candidates out of their comfort zones. Their dependency on others reduces to a great extent. In that sense, they are expected to solve their own problems and overcome challenges. Overcoming these obstacles through their own devise is a great boost to a candidates self -confidence. They learn first- hand that success can be achieved with their own efforts, if only they push a little harder and persevere. Mountaineering has a way of forging bonds between people. It’s a real-life experience that when you help someone else, you achieve greater things. This realisation is strong with teams on development programmes. We have seen candidates carrying each other’s backpacks, helping each other on difficult boulder sections, providing moral support to those struggling while climbing uphill. Some candidates have commented that their colleagues became more helpful upon return to the work place. As the candidates face hardships together, they get to know each other at a much deeper level. This helps to build deeper bonds and more understanding in the group.

Fitness:

Basic, however if there are any issues please discuss this with us so that we can ensure the activity is fully inclusive.

Other Requirements:

None

Duration:

Usually 7 Hours approx, however shorter treks are available.

Locations Where Mountaineering Is Available:

Conwy: North Wales Coast
Beechwood Court: North Wales Coast
Bryn Gwynant: Snowdonia National Park
Llanberis: Snowdonia National Park
Snowdon Ranger: Snowdonia National Park
Swallow Falls: Snowdonia National Park
Pantienion Hall: Mid-Wales Coast
Wilderhope: Shropshire
Brecon Beacons
St Briavels: Forest Of Dean
Wye Valley: Forest Of Dean
Manorbier: Pembrokeshire
St Davids: Pembrokeshire

Outdoor Activities: Mountaineering

Available:

All year round

What We Provide:

All Group Technical Equipment

What You Will Need To Bring:

Trekking Boots/Shoes
Small Day Rucksack
Waterproofs
Warm Layer

Other activities available through Pro-Active Adventure include the list below. However, please be aware that what is available at different locations may vary, very slightly. Check on the page of your chosen location to see what is available there, or simply Contact Us on the details below for full information:

Office Mobile: 07866 630123, E-Mail: office@proactive-adventure.com