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, 04 Jul 2009 GMT info@snowdonia-active.com webmaster@snowdonia-active.com http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=653 A traffic-light warning system is in place at Llyn Padarn as potentially toxic blue-green algae bloom worsens. Outdoor activity providers and anglers express concern. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=654 The Tuesday off-road running series finished this week. Not only was it the most popular ever, it raised money for local charities along the way. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=650 Elfyn Jones has been named as Wales' new Access and Conservation Officer for the BMC. He quickly made some invaluable contacts. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=649 Snowdon's new summit building has been opened by Wales' First Minister, Rhodri Morgan, who walked up from Pen y Pass joined by two other Assembly ministers. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=648 First Hydro have applied to Gwynedd Council to temporarily close popular public footpath linking the Nant Peris and Dinorwig communities. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=647 Six businesses are winners of the Snowdonia Society's Green Tourism Awards after successfully demonstrating their sustainable credentials. Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=646 Local outdoor education centre, hosts Wales' Assembly launch of Outdoor Learning Cards and its Guidance for Educational Visits. Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=644 At the end of May the North Wales BMC Youth Meet for young people and their parents takes place during the first National Family Week. Apply now. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=643 The British Mountaineering Council is advertising for an Access and Conservation Officer based in Wales and the Countryside Council for Wales needs four seasonal wardens. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=641 National Assembly for Wales' Petitions Committee calls current access to inland water confusing, untenable and unworkable. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=639 UpsideDown Wales wins Best International Film at the Fort William Mountain Festival to go with Best at LLAMFF and the honorary mention at Graz. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=638 The British Mountaineering Council recognises the importance of a Wales based Access & Conservation Officer in creating this new post. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=636 In support of North Wales Air Ambulance's goal of 'Saving Time - Saving Lives', Cotswold have donated Rab shell jackets to the team. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=635 Two instructors from Plas y Brenin have been installing cameras on Anglesey's South Stack cliffs for the RSPB, to provide live footage of nesting puffins and choughs. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=634 Outdoor publishers, Pesda Press, will be adding to their rapidly growing list of titles with Sea Kayak Handling - a practical manual for beginner and intermediate paddlers. Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=633 Following recent accidents in Snowdonia, the BMC has issued a statement highlighting the importance of good judgement and decision making, acquired through experience. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=632 The BMC gets legal consent from CCW for climbing and 'route restoration' within a SSSI at Craig Forwyn. But only on land owned by Isallt Farm and with other conditions. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=630 The largest petition received to date leads Assembly for Wales's Petitions Committee to hold inquiry into call for new legislation on access to inland water.  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=629 Do you run a green tourism business in or around Snowdonia? Letting the Snowdonia Society know the details may bring you a cash reward. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=628 Work has started on an important new footpath in Nant Peris, at the foot of the Llanberis Pass, as part of the Snowdonia Green Key Initiative. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=627 Volunteer for the day with the National Trust, who are looking for canoeists to help clear trees and overgrowth from the Afon Glaslyn on Jan 24th.  Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=626 A chance to comment on your water environment and help shape the Environment Agency's draft River Basin Management Plans. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=625 The BMC is now advising climbers not to climb on the central section of Craig y Forwyn until the ownership situation is resolved. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=624 After the BMC announced re-securing access to Craig y Forwyn as a "cause for celebration" it hasn't been as straight-forward as first thought. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=623 After the busiest year ever for the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, 2009 continued the trend with a New Year's Day call-out. But it could so easily have been avoided. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT