Winter Welsh 3000s Guided Challenge – 3 Day Snowdonia Hiking Event The Mountaineering Company

Course Info

Take on one of the UK’s most iconic mountain challenges in true winter conditions. Our 3-day guided Winter Welsh 3000s expedition combines expert leadership, careful pacing, and the added spice of snow, ice, and short winter days—creating a rewarding and unforgettable journey across Snowdonia’s highest peaks.

Dates December

Duration 3 Days

Start Location Snowdonia | Eryri

Instructor Ratio 1:4

Book Today £449 P/Person

Take on the Winter Welsh 3000s Challenge across a rewarding three-day itinerary, designed to maximise enjoyment while tackling one of the UK’s most iconic mountain routes in Snowdonia (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri). This fully guided winter adventure gives you the chance to complete the legendary circuit of 15 peaks over 3,000ft with expert support every step of the way.

We provide everything you need for a seamless experience, including comfortable five-star self-catering bunkhouse accommodation, daily transport, experienced mountain guides, and a dedicated valley support team. You’ll also enjoy regular refuels with hot drinks, cakes, and freshly roasted coffee from Heartland Roasters.

Expect three unforgettable days of winter mountain walking and scrambling in Snowdonia National Park, surrounded by a supportive group and led by knowledgeable professionals. Perfect for adventurous hikers looking to step into winter mountaineering in Wales, this is a fully supported challenge—simply arrive with your food and let us take care of the rest.

YOUR ITINERARY

While we try and stick to the tried and tested itinerary below, the weather sometimes forces a change in our plans. We will always remain as flexible as possible to ensure you get the best out of your time with us.

Ability Level

This fully supported Winter Welsh 3000s challenge is designed for motivated and capable individuals ready to take on a rewarding multi-day mountain adventure in Snowdonia’s demanding winter conditions.

This event is ideal for:

Experienced hillwalkers with a good level of fitness
Adventurous individuals seeking a rewarding winter mountain challenge
Those confident tackling steep ground and exposed terrain
Participants prepared to cope with challenging winter weather conditions
Anyone looking to progress into winter mountaineering in Snowdonia

H1 Skill Level

Walking and Scrambling Skills

No previous experience walking in the outdoors.

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ACCOMMODATION

Duration 3

Course Dates

COURSE DATE DAYS COST LOCATION BOOKING

YOUR ADVENTURE PACKAGE INCLUDES

Below you will find details about what we include in this package. If you have any questions please get in touch.

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Testimonials

I've now been on two courses with The Mountaineering company. Both courses were great, learnt loads and Matt/Sam were brilliant instructors. I would definitely recommend to anyone getting into mountaineering to book onto intro and development courses. I'm looking forward to doing more courses with them in the future. (Google Review)

Alex Heaps

My partner and I booked Matt for two days mountaineering instruction so we could learn how to use ropes on climbs that were out of our comfort zone. We had a fantastic two days and Matts structured approach allowed us to take it all in and practice all the techniques over and over again. We both now feel more confident to take on more adventurous scrambles. Thanks Matt

Andy and karren

Fantastic day on the Back to Basics Navigation course with Matt. Very well organised and learnt a lot. Matt was very professional and great at teaching the skills with lots of patience and encouragement. Really enjoyed it and will definitely be signing up to other courses in future. Highly recommended.

Chontelle Wright

A great day out learning how to use a map and compass with Matt. His teaching style gave us just the right amount of information without feeling overloaded. I would highly recommend Matt !

Chris

Just got back from a fantastic weekend with Matt on the Welsh 3k and couldn't have asked for a better time. We had blue skies and cool air so it wasn't too hot and the views were simply incredible. Matt set a great pace allowing us to push our limits but never going beyond what we were capable of and we finished in 18 hours 32 mins. Hes a top bloke and I would certainly recommend him and The Mountaineering Company to anybody. Thanks again Matt. You will certainly see us again next year no doubt!

Chris Mansell

We attended a navigation course today with Matt. He was fantastic, can’t rate him highly enough! We had no knowledge at all, but have come home feeling confident and ready to tackle our adventure! Thank you Matt for a fabulous, fun day

Claire Black

I thoroughly recommend Matt as a leader & guide. I experienced an exhilarating & fun day with a super group doing Matt's Ogwen Classics day. Matt managed our mixed levels of ability & confidence with a calm, encouraging, alert & purposeful manner. He inspired confidence through recognition of our efforts & shared his knowledge & experience to support our skill development. The day passed all too quickly!

Ferne Davies

Awesome day with Matt teaching my 11yr old son and I the basics of climbing. Very patient and approachable would highly recommend Matt to anyone with an interest in rock climbing. Really fun day enjoyed by all!

Ian Roberts

Wow ! Where do I start, the best walking/climbing day of my life. Matt you were fantastic with all the members of our group. (Google Review)

Johnny Jones

All I can say is amazing!! Never scrambled before Matt looked after us supported us though the scary bits and made the whole day brilliant.

Karen Williams

Had a fantastic weekend with Matt on the mountain skills course - he is really friendly + approachable, and tailored the two days to what we enjoyed + wanted to learn. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to build their confidence with mountain hiking + navigation!

Kirsty

Well. What can I say - one of the best adventure weekends my friend and I have ever had and absolutely 10/10 instruction from Matt training us for our first OMM (Google Review)

Luke Whipps

Recently attended an intermediate rock skills course in the Peak District. Really great weekend and excellent fun. Matt is a top bloke; very knowledgeable and just the right amount of laid back. Allows all the information to really sink in - effective teaching!

Matt Pomfrett

Excellent day out with Matt on my first ever Scramble. I found it pretty tough in places but Matt was always there to put me at ease, offer instruction and with his support I made it to the top. Would highly recommend to others.

Polly Hornby