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 Feb 2012 GMT info@snowdonia-active.com webmaster@snowdonia-active.com http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=791 State of the art indoor climbing facilities, built as part of a community-led project, have officially been opened in Harlech. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=790 Pete Bursnall, who has died of cancer, aged 44, was a passionate advocate of the outdoor sector's importance in Wales and a founding member of Snowdonia-Active. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=789 On New Year's Day race entries went live for the 30th Snowdonia Marathon on October 27th. Nearly 800 entries have already been received. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=788 This winter the National Park have begun tweeting updates on the ground conditions in Snowdonia along with safety information. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=786 Timely reminder on how winter climbers can minimise any potential impact on rare plants found on some of the cliffs popular with the crampons and axes brigade. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=785 Open to anyone with an interest in the outdoor sector, it follows on from the success of 2011's inaugural event and will be taking place in Llanwrst on 28th February. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=784 Young climbers showcased their talents during a competition held at the Beacon Climbing Centre to help them secure a place in a potential North Wales Youth Climbing Academy. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=783 The National Trust may be a charity but a scheme outlined in a NT internal document appears far from charitable, with worrying implications for the wider outdoor sector. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=782 Mountain biking is a key activity within the outdoor sector and views are being sought on a draft marketing strategy for the next five years. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=781 Enjoy the white stuff safely this winter. Join Mountain Guide and off-piste Jedi, Nigel Shepherd, for a winter hazards seminar and transceiver demo at the Caban. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=780 Over 2000 runners, including perhaps the strongest line-up of competitors the race has seen, take to the Marathon Eryri start line on Saturday 29th October. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=779 Good progress was made at an open meeting to discuss forming a N.Wales Climbing Academy for talented under-18s prepared to compete within any climbing discipline. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=778 It's been a long time coming but the first delivery of the Llanberis Slate guidebook has arrived. Here's where you should be able to find a copy if you're quick. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=777 The leaves are turning and the nights are drawing-in but salvation over the winter is at hand with the Beacon's Bouldering Aggregate that'll be starting soon. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=775 Around 400 competitors took part in the first Anglesey Sandman Triathlon with Newborough looking at its best in the autumn sunshine. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=774 It's possible for tourism businesses to have the best of both worlds. A series of FREE workshops on how to look after both your bottom line and the environment. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=773 New Snowdonia upland trail to be officially launched this month. The 33 mile Ardudwy Way will take-in some of the finest coastal and mountain views in Wales. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=771 Places are still available at a symposium examining the impact of developments in the uplands. Debate and discussion with three informed speakers. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=770 Last Saturday the outdoor activity provider, Surf-lines, joined Anglesey Sea Zoo in holding a marine conservation fundraising day at Trearddur Bay. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=769 Anglesey Council has opened a new cabin at Trearddur Bay offering changing rooms, showers and a briefing room aimed at groups. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=768 Two new mobile phone apps, of interest to walkers and visitors to Snowdonia, have recently been released - Enjoy Snowdonia and Mountain Info Service. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=765 It's business as usual, on and in Llyn Padarn, although a recent BBC News report highlighting a history of water quality issues raised concerns among regular users. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=764 The countdown has started to the prestigious 2nd Commonwealth Mountain and Ultra Distance Championships being held this year in North Wales.
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=763 Swellies Extreme, new for 2011, features three sea kayak races set among the powerful tidal streams, surging waves and boiling eddy lines of the Menai Strait. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.snowdonia-active.com/news.asp?newsid=762 Latest Coed y Brenin mountain bike trail, aimed at introducing new riders to singletrack off-road cycling, puts a smile on the face of even experienced mountain bike riders. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT