How not to climb a mountain

When it comes to hiking and climbing, some dog walkers appear to be better prepared than the people regularly hauled off mountainsides in Wales by rescue teams.

People continue to venture out onto the mountains of Wales, ill-equipped and in complete ignorance of the danger they are in.

News of a father and son who set off to climb Cwm Idwal in Snowdonia wearing trainers, with no map and setting off in the evening, has illustrated the strain put on emergency mountain rescue teams in Wales by careless climbers.

Preparing for an activity holiday

It’s worth mentioning that Wales offers a lot more than climbing for the individuals and families planning an activity holiday in the UK.

And, while we don’t expect everybody visiting the Welsh mountains and coast to be Ray Mears, a little planning helps everybody out.

Consider using an activity provider

Using an established activity provider not only gives people reassurance, they also provide an essential guide to the best that the local environment has to offer.

More Information

A good place to start is our outdoor activity website which gives you an overview of the things you can do in Wales and links to more information. You can also find activity providers using our new search facility on the site.

If you are going walking in Wales the ramblers offer some practical advice for walkers and the BBC has advice for climbers.

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