Reflections of Everest Marathons – an Evening with Tim Watson & Paul Hodges
Moel Siabod Cafe A.5, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Conwy, United KingdomJoin Tim & Paul as they reflect on their two different Everest Marathons & their experiences in Nepal. Tim ran the Tenzing Hillary Marathon some years ago setting a record in his age group whilst Paul more recently ran the Original Everest Marathon in 2019. Plus there will also be the premiere of John & Marion's film 'Reach Out for Nepal' 2021' covering Paul's 7 Marathons in 7 Days. Tickets reserved in advance either by …
Doug Scott Presentation – A Crawl Down the Ogre – 11th November 2017
Moel Siabod Cafe A. 5, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Conwy, United KingdomWe are delighted to welcome Doug Scott OBE back to our cafe again this year for what should be an enthralling evening as Doug recalls climb & then injured/epic descent on the Ogre. Tickets can be purchased at the Cafe counter or by phoning us on 01690 720429 or via Eventbrite (small additional fee), last year we sold out so please be sure to book early. Doug will also have a wide variety of memorabilia …
Snowdonia Way Presentation by the it’s Creator & Author Alex Kendall
Moel Siabod Cafe A. 5, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Conwy, United KingdomWe are delighted to be hosting Alex's presentation covering the Snowdonia Way a new un-marked route through Snowdonia. Starting from Machynlleth & winding it's way through the Mountains to finish in Conwy the 97 mile normal route should in years to come be a classic to rival such popular routes as Scotland's West Highland Way. There are alternatives you could go against the predicted flow & do it from North to South or tackle the …
Cerdded Conwy Walks – New Year Walks Programme
Cerdded Conwy Walks Conwy, United KingdomA wide variety of guided New Year Walks in & around the Conwy Valley & Northern Snowdonia get underway on 6th October with further walks on January 12th, 13th, 14th. For full details simply go to their web site listed below.
Ras Yr Aran Fell Race
Llanuwchllyn Village Hall Llanuwdhllyn, Bala, Gwynedd, United KingdomA long out & back route to the Aran Fawdy the highest summit in Southern Snowdonia, 16.1K with 945 metres of ascent. An excellent race in the lesser frequented Arans. Entry on the day, teams free (3 to count).
Cerdded Conwy next Walking Weekend
Conwy Valley & Snowdonia, Conwy, United KingdomA series of guided Walks to help put those winter blues firmly behind you, for full details go to their web-site, walks will take place on the following dates:- 23, 24 & 25th March The walks are free but to help sustain there work donations would be greatly appreciated. Hope you can one or more of them.
Playing on the Pinn – Film & Music Night
Moel Siabod Cafe A. 5, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Conwy, United KingdomA film, music & poetry night hosted by Rob Johnson (IML) of Filmuphigh & Rachel Bolton. Sometimes having to face something as challenging as grief can trigger healing. After the sudden loss of her Mountaineering Musician Husband, Rachel Bolton decides to not only climb the Inaccessible Pinnacle but to play her fiddle to him on top. A moving film with an original score & plenty of breathtaking & dizzying footage of Skye's Mountains. In addition …
Moel Hebog Fell Race
Unnamed Venue Gwynedd, United KingdomSadly I'll still not be able to compete in this classic race due to it clashing with our own Reach Out for Nepal Day but don't let stop you enjoying this fabulous race organised by Gonk Hughes & his Hebog club. It's a short but sharp fell race covering just 6.7K but with an impressive 750 metres of ascent. Entry £5 on the day.
Fabian 4 Dyffryn Conwy Mountain Challenge
Treifriw Rugby Club Conwy & Treifriw, Conwy, United KingdomA Triathlon with a difference centred around the beautiful Conwy valley. Solo entrants as well as Team's of 3 with a Duathlon as a further option, full details can be found on Fabian 4 Dyffryn Mountain Challenge web-site but below is an outline of the stages which make up this great event. Kayak on the tidal Conwy river - 13K Fell run up onto the Eastern Carneddau - 12K Mountain Bike on sections of the …
Tim Blakemore presents ‘A year as a Mountain Guide’ at Siabod Cafe
Moel Siabod Cafe A. 5, Capel Curig, Betws y Coed, Conwy, United KingdomMore details to follow so watch this space but in the meantime we are delighted to announce that Tim will be giving the above presentation at our Cafe. Many of you will know that following meeting Paul on his Nepalese trek in 2012, where Tim was the European leader culminating in leading Paul to the summit of Island Peak, Tim has been instrumental in guiding Paul into true Alpinism a journey that has now seen …