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/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 GMT info@snowdonia-active.com webmaster@snowdonia-active.com National Importance of Mountaineering http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=696 Minister for Heritage joins delegation at Assembly reception held in recognition of mountaineering as a national asset. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Kayaking Essentials DVD http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=685 Kayaking Essentials is a new locally made DVD that is likely to prove to be an invaluable resource for coaches and kayakers of all abilities. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Nature of Snowdonia http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=684 Just out! A handy insight into Snowdonia's flora and fauna, this book will foster a greater appreciation of our uplands among walkers and climbers. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Llyn Padarn Latest http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=683 Update on investigation into last summer's blue green algae outbreaks and the measures being taken to prevent a recurrence.
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Tourism Vision Highlights Adventure Sports http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=682 Adventure sports and activity tourism strongly feature in a vision for North Wales as a top five UK tourist destination. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Youth Climbing Competition http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=681 The application deadline for the first round of the BMC Youth Climbing Series in North Wales is only a few day's away. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Winter Latest http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=680 Visitors flock to winter wonderland. Pen y Pass car park, one of Snowdonia's busiest, has been cleared of snow and reopened today. Potential risk of avalanche on hills highlighted. Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT North Wales Filmmaker Award http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=679 Justine Curgenven's film of her treacherous 2400 km circumnavigation of New Zealand's South Island has won its fifth major award. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Access to Inland Water Inquiry http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=677 The Assembly bus is visiting North Wales to gather evidence from organisations and people as part of the inquiry into access to inland water. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Llyn Padarn Forum http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=676 A forum set up by Environment Agency Wales to address concerns about the water quality of Llyn Padarn has met for the first time. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Free Outdoor Workshops http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=675 FREE workshops on offer from BMC Cymru as part of its annual Fun Day. Open to all but you're expected to attend the 5.00 p.m. meeting. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Blue Green Algae Latest http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=674 Outdoor businesses and education centres meet Environment Agency Wales to express concern over Llyn Padarn's ongoing blue green algae bloom. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Climate Crisis on Snowdon http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=671 Community action group plans to encircle Snowdon along the 3500ft contour by linking hands as part of the International Day of Climate Action Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Outdoor Recreation Survey http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=672 Walking was Wales' most common activity in the first survey of outdoor recreation among its residents. Over half the population wanted more regular visits. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Snowdonia Peak Renamed http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=670 The Princess Gwenllian Society's bid to have a mountain peak named after the daughter of the last ruling Prince of Wales has met with success.  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Birdman of the Karakoram http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=669 Birdman of the Karakoram isn't out yet but has already started winning prizes. It's been described as: "The most audacious flying film ever made!" Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT New Biking Guide http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=667 Early bird offer on new Wales Mountain Biking guidebook featuring 20 classic mountain bike rides. Pre-order it before Nov 5th for only GBP12.50. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hillwalking in Welsh http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=664 Heritage Minister launches Mynydda, the Welsh translation of the official handbook for the Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader awards. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Access to Inland Water in Wales. http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=663 The Welsh Assembly seeks your views on key issues for recreational access to inland water and how you would like to see them addressed. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT €1.5m Marine Leisure Industry Boost http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=662 Deputy First Minister launches initiative to bring long-term benefits to Wales' communities and marine leisure industry. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT New MLTW Officer http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=661 Bryn Williams, from North Wales, will be the new National Development Officer for Mountain Leader Training Wales (MLTW). Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Blizzard Success http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=660 For its range of thermal products, a Bethesda based company with its roots in the outdoors is presented with the Queen's Award for Enterprise. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Climbers Improve Woodland http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=658 Conservation work below popular Tremadog rock climbing cliff has been completed. Invasive sycamore felled and access made clear. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Off-Road threat to Walkers http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=656 There is concern that motorcyclists illegally riding on South Stack Reserve (Holyhead Mountain) may result in a walker being injured. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT Runaway Success 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 Red Alert 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