Parent and Teen Mountain Adventure - 2 days
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Parent and Teen Mountain Adventure - 2 days

  • Hike
  • Beginner
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Overview

Embark on a two-day mountain adventure with your teenager, or join up with friends for an unforgettable experience exploring the spectacular mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) together.| With expert guidance from your experienced instructor, you’ll discover mountain paths, explore rocky ridges and take on scrambling challenges suited to your group’s abilities and the weather conditions. Over two days, there’s more time to venture further into the mountains, develop your confidence and enjoy the sense of achievement that comes from tackling an adventure together.| Whether you’re a family looking for a shared challenge or a group of friends wanting to try something different, your instructor will create an adventure tailored to your group, helping you make lasting memories in the heart of the Eryri National Park.| Residential bookings may be available. Please contact info@pyb.co.uk for details.

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The Objectives

By the end of the course, you will have had the opportunity to:|| Explore the spectacular mountain landscapes of Eryri with an experienced instructor.| Discover mountain paths, ridges and scrambling routes suited to your group and the conditions.| Develop your confidence moving over uneven, rocky and mountainous terrain.| Learn and practise useful mountain skills, including navigation and route finding.| Build teamwork, communication and confidence as you tackle challenges together.| Develop your awareness of the weather, mountain conditions and making appropriate decisions outdoors.| Enjoy two days of adventure, discovery and shared achievement in the mountains.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

9:00am – Meet your Instructor


Meet your friendly, experienced instructor at Plas y Brenin and get ready for your mountain adventure. After a kit check and preparation for the day, your instructor will discuss the plans with your group before setting off into the National Park.


Morning – Explore and Discover

Your instructor will choose a suitable route based on your group's experience, fitness and the weather conditions. Follow mountain paths, explore beautiful landscapes and discover some of the hidden corners of Eryri while developing your confidence in the mountains.


Lunch – Refuel in the Mountains

Stop for a picnic lunch and enjoy the spectacular surroundings. Residential bookings include packed lunches. If you're joining on a non-residential basis, please bring your own lunch and snacks.


Afternoon – Your First Mountain Challenge

Continue your adventure with opportunities to explore rocky terrain, discover scrambling and practise useful mountain skills. Your instructor will adapt the route and activities to suit your group, ensuring the day is enjoyable, rewarding and appropriately challenging.


By 5:00pm – Return to Plas y Brenin

Head back to the Centre for a well-earned cup of tea and a slice of cake, followed by a relaxed debrief with your instructor. Get ready for another day of adventure!


Day 2 – Build Confidence and Take on New Challenges

9:00am – Meet Your Instructor

Meet your instructor at Plas y Brenin and prepare for another day exploring the mountains. After reviewing the previous day's experiences and checking your kit, you'll plan the next adventure together.


Morning – Venture Further

Head out to explore a new area or build on the previous day's route, depending on the weather and conditions. You may discover new ridges, explore more adventurous terrain and develop your confidence moving through the mountains.


Lunch – Take a Break and Enjoy the Views

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Eryri. Residential bookings include packed lunches; non-residential participants should bring their own lunch and snacks.


Afternoon – Adventure Together

Make the most of your final afternoon with further opportunities to develop your mountain skills, practise navigation and tackle suitable challenges as a group. Your instructor will tailor the adventure to your abilities and the conditions, with an emphasis on teamwork, confidence and enjoyment.


By 5:00pm – Return to Plas y Brenin

Return to the Centre for tea, cake and a final debrief with your instructor. Celebrate your achievements and reflect on two memorable days exploring the mountains together.


Please note: The itinerary is flexible and will be adapted to suit your group, the weather and mountain conditions. Exact routes and activities cannot be guaranteed.

Experience Required

This course is suitable for parents and teenagers booking as a family or joining with a group of friends. You don't need previous scrambling experience, but you should have a reasonable level of general fitness, be comfortable walking over uneven and rocky terrain, and be ready for a new challenge.| A sense of adventure and a willingness to try something new are all you need. Your instructor will tailor the experience to your group's abilities, helping you develop your confidence while enjoying the mountains safely together.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
1st June, 2027
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£560.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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