Mountaineering | Advanced – North Wales | Advanced Skills & Mountain Safety

Course Info

Sharpen your mountain skills with our Mountaineering Advanced Course in North Wales, designed for climbers already leading routes in the mountains. During this course we will refresh and improve your current skills and take your mountaineering on to the next level. 

calendar Dates January - December
Duration Duration 2 Days
Start Location Start Location Snowdonia | Eryri
Instructor Ratio Instructor Ratio 1:2
Book Today Book Today £300 P/Person

Set in the stunning mountains around Eryri / Snowdonia, this practical, hands-on course is perfect for those looking to refresh essential techniqueslearn new skills and understand how to retreat off a mountain in bad weather or deal with emergencies. Operating on Grade 3+ mountain terrain, the course focuses on reinforcing route-finding, rope work, belaying, and emergency procedures—building confidence and competence in complex environments. Whether you're preparing for a new season or revisiting key safety skills, our expert instructors will help you take your mountaineering skills to the next level.

Ideal for climbers with prior mountaineering experience, this course ensures you're fully prepared for the challenges of technical terrain and real-world scenarios.

  • Refresh your current skills (Mountain M.O.T)
  • Learn advanced skills like guide plate, belay masterclass and advanced anchors.
  • Rescue Skills - Know how to retreat off a cliff and how to abseil safely.
  • Advanced planning, route finding and push your grade to the next level.
  • How to manage a mountain emergency

By the end of this course you can expect to be a safer mountaineer with improved gear placements, better belays and a general upgrade of all your mountain skills. 

This course meets in Capel Curig near Betws y Coed. Scrol down for our Public Transport Guide

A mountaineer scrambling up Idwal Buttress
An instructor teaching mountaineering

Ability Level

This course is for those with experience leading Grade 2–3 scrambles or climbs in boots. Ideal for individuals, couples, or pairs looking to refresh skills and build confidence on steep mountain terrain. 

C3 Skill Level
Climbing and Mountaineering Skills

Previous lead climbing experience.

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ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is not included in the course price, but there are plenty of great places to stay in the area. Click the link below to download our North Wales accommodation guide.

[TMC Accommodation Guide Download]

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

This course is easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops located right outside our meeting venue. Lift share options will also be available during the course. Click the link below for more details on travelling to the venue using public transport.

Course Dates
  • COURSE DATE 28-05-2026 DAYS2 COST£300.00 LOCATIONEryri - Snowdonia BOOKING book now
  • COURSE DATE 12-11-2026 DAYS2 COST£300.00 LOCATIONEryri - Snowdonia BOOKING book now
PRIVATE BOOKINGS

Hiring one of our instructors privately is the perfect choice when you’ve got a specific aim in mind, whether it’s to improve your personal skills, have an unforgettable guided experience with a group of friends or tick off an objective you’ve had in your sights for a while.

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WHY CHOOSE US?

All of our instructors are highly qualified Mountaineering Instructors or Mountain Leaders who take pride in offering engaging - fun courses that will give you the very best chance of achieving your goals. We are also members of Mountain Training, the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and the British Mountaineering Council. Why not check out our google reviews and see what our clients think about us

The Mountaineering Company was voted Travellers' Choice on TripAdvisor in 2025 for its consistently high service and 5-star Reviews. 

Matt Cooper
Matt Cooper
Mountaineering Instructor, Winter Mountain Leader Find Out More
Sam Elliot
Sam Elliot
Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor (MCI) Find Out More

You should have experience leading Grade 2–3 scrambles or climbs in mountain boots.

Yes, please bring your usual personal gear such as boots, helmet, and harness. A full kit list will be provided upon booking. If you need any technical equipment—like helmets or harnesses—we’re happy to provide them at no extra cost, as it’s included in the course price.

Absolutely — it’s ideal for individuals or partners who regularly climb together and want to develop their skills as a team. if youre booking as a pair please contact us for bespoke dates at no extra charge. 

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

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