Snowdonia-Active.com http://www.snowdonia-active.com/ Snowdonia Active News Feed en-gb http://www.snowdonia-active.com/images/rssFeedLogo.png http://www.snowdonia-active.com/ Sat, 25 May 2013 GMT info@snowdonia-active.com webmaster@snowdonia-active.com Festival Atmosphere for Slateman http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=837 This year's Snowdonia Slateman will have a festival atmosphere about it as the spectacle of a 1000+ competitors is accompanied by plenty of attractions and entertainment. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rubbish Paddle, Swim and Walk http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=836 A free kayak/canoe session or supported swim in return for giving Llyn Padarn a spring clean. Walkers willing to show their love for the lake by litter-picking also welcome. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Environmental Training http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=833 A free environmental training session for activity providers is being held across north Wales during February and March. It includes a practical workshop. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Outdoor North Wales Forum 2013 http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=832 Whatever your involvement in the outdoor sector you will find plenty of interest at the Forum on March 5th. Google's Ed Parsons is this year's keynote speaker. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sustainability Learning Journey http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=831 Green Snowdonia are inviting group accommodation businesses interested in becoming as resource efficient and sustainable as possible to a FREE learning day. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Branding for Outdoor Sector http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=830 The design company, Pearlfisher, have delivered their final report on new branding for north Wales' outdoor sector. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT GBP100 Million Llanberis Pump Storage Scheme http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=829 Planning has been submitted to Gwynedd Council for a pump storage scheme on Cefn Du adjoining Snowdonia National Park. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Adventure Booking Hub http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=828 Sean Taylor, from Tree Top Adventure, has plans to independently develop an adventure activity booking hub in Betws y Coed and is keen to work with other providers. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Snowdonia Marathon 2012 http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=825 Nearly all the numbers worn by the record number of 2200 runners in Saturday's race will be pink, to show support for April Jones' family and the community of Machynlleth. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Modern Mountain Training http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=824 Mountain Leader Training moves with the times. Rebranded as Mountain Training it has a new candidate management system and exciting future plans. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Talking to the Government http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=823 The Wales Activity Tourism Organisation met with the Environment Minister, John Griffiths, to discuss the outdoor sector and the new Single Environment Body. Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT N.Wales Outdoor Charter Group Co-ordinator http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=821 A part-time co-ordinator has been appointed to support the development of an environmental outdoor charter for north Wales. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mountain Biking Guidebook http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=819 The book that its author, Pete Bursnall, sadly never got to see published. It features 27 mountain bike routes in north Wales beyond the bounds of formal trail centres. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT High-level Politics http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=818 MPs from the three main parties and Lord Greaves were joined by the BMC and Plas y Brenin for a day on Snowdon to discuss the concerns of hill walkers and climbers. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT Give it a Go! http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=817 Live in Conwy and over-18? Then the Outdoor Tourism Project is offering a series of free taster sessions and a development programme to take your chosen activity further. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Outdoor Business Week http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=816 The Outdoor Tourism Business Roadshow is taking place during October for anyone running an outdoor sector business, or planning to start one, in Gwynedd or Conwy. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Outdoor Charter Group Co-ordinator http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=815 A part-time postion is available to facilitate the development of a North Wales Environmental Outdoor Charter Group.
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New Beacon Climbing Centre Opens http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=814 Five months of work has transformed the former Barcud Studio on Caernarfon's Cibyn Estate into a state of the art climbing centre. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tyn Lon Volvo International Snowdon Race 2012 http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=813 It's less than three weeks to go until the Snowdon Race. Organiser, Stephen Edwards, explains what makes this event more than 'just a race.' Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mountaineering Horror http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=812 Experienced British climbers and mountaineers are being sought for an upcoming mountaineering horror film called Hidden Mountain. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT Uplift for Blaenau http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=807 Antur Stiniog's impressive Downhill and Freeride Centre at Blaenau is set to attract mountain bikers from across the UK when it opens this summer. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Day Walks in Snowdonia http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=808 Snowdonia's classic mountain walks in a handy sized guidebook that provides plenty of inspiration and makes route planning straight-forward. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Essential Sea Kayak Festival 2012 http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=805 New this year! A three day sea kayaking festival showcasing the world-class venue of Anglesey. Savour its finest paddling alongside top local coaches. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Slateman on the Telly http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=806 Channel 4, Eurosport and international channels worldwide will show the 2012 Slateman triathlon to potential audience of millions. A few places left for May 20th event. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Surf-Lines Demo & 'Have a Go' Day http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=803 There's even more going on than last year and it's FREE! Simply register to try out the latest gear or choose a 'Have a Go' session. Plenty for all the family. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT