You may have climbed it in the summer, but an ascent of Snowdon in winter provides a unique and very different mountain experience, with snow and ice transforming it into one of the UK's most majestic mountains. To fully appreciate and enjoy a winter ascent, it is best to be properly prepared for the winter environment - with an early start, good crampon technique and the right equipment all helping to give a truly memorable mountain day. *This trip is suitable for anyone, regardless of winter hiking experience - A Full day of winter skills tuition will be provided prior to attempting the hike to the highest point in England & Wales* If you already have winter hiking experience, this day of tuition will be great to hone your skills and reacquaint yourself with the skills you've already learnt \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **ITINERARY** **Friday PM** Meet outside Manchester Piccadilly train station and take a relaxing journey to North Wales in the comfort of the train **Saturday** A full introduction to what we will be doing, a safety briefing, a kit check, a hike to the snow/ice line for an introduction to the winter environment, an introduction/revision of ice axe/cramponing skills and the style of mountaineering required for a winter ascent. **Sunday** An early start, with a variety of route options, we will decide the best route based on ground and weather conditions (and the groups appetite for adventure). After reaching the highest point in England and Wales, we will descend safely back to the vehicles for your transfer back to the train station and onward journeys home. *(Return trains from Manchester included in the cost of the trip)* \*\*\* **ACCOMMODATION** We will be staying in a local hostel (single-sex rooms booked for our exclusive use) to ensure we are warm and comfortable in the evening. \*\*\* **Cost:** £345 for the entire weekend **Included in the price:** * Return train travel from Manchester to North Wales * Road t

Description supplied by the event organiser.