Join 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 …

This years festival will have a brand new look & will be based in Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to Snowdonia. There will be walks for all ages & abilities all led by local guides who will help you understand the stunning landscapes around you. For full details simply go to the snowdoniawalkingfestival.co.uk  

We are pleased to be hosting this presentation which has a strong local connection on the Cafe's doorstep. Dr. Susanne Shultz will cover the story of their biology, behaviour, communities & conservation. Come & find out all about these majestic & wild mountain creatures. Scientists have been studying them & their family groups for many years, the insights gained will be a fascinating in depth look into their origins, lives & conservation. Tickets are available …

We are delighted to welcome Doug Scott CBE back to the Cafe again this Autumn. Doug will be presenting 'The Hard Road to Everest' covering part 1 of his Autobiography 'Up And About' which was published in 2016 a book which I read avidly & was seriously marked by his recollection of detail & candid telling of his motivations, experiences & personal relationships with those he came into contact with, I was left itching for …

We are delighted that the Cafe has been chosen to host one of BMC's Winter Skills Lectures this year & look forward to seeing Sam Leary & Nick Jones passing on their insightful knowledge, they have 70 years of experience between them! With the lecture starting at 7:00 pm last hot food orders will be as normal at 5:30 pm, there will be an extended bar until 10:00 pm with cakes and other snacks available …

We are delighted to welcome Rob Johnson's Filmuphigh to the Cafe to premiere the film Brazilian Line a film covering Rob & his pals recent climb in South America. The 50 minute film will be followed by Rob & the boys talking about the climb in an open forum giving a relaxed insight into both the climb & it's logistics, a must for would be adventurers in the world's more remote regions as well as …

Nick will be available to talk about & sign copies of his new book, a Photographic guide to the love of his life, Snowdonia. We hope you can come along to this long awaited moment & help him launch a book that has taken literally hundreds of dedicated hours to produce, the snippets I have seen can be summed up simply, it has been worth the wait!

Hot on the heels of the release of his new book we are delighted to be hosting 'our' very own Nick  as he presents his insights into living in & photographing his beloved Snowdonia. For all those who share Nick's passion for both Snowdonia & Photography this is simply not to be missed. Tickets are available via the Cafe's counter or by calling us on 01690 720429 with all ticket proceeds going to our Reach …

Organised by Eryri Harriers of whom Rory O'Donnell was a keen & fast runner, this is a meeting up & a run to remember Rory who died all the early in life last year. All are welcome with the aim to meet up at 9:30, here/say a few words & then set off for a run at 10:00 am. Further details will be available via Eryri's web-site, facebook & twitter accounts.

A popular race with registration at Fron School near Caernarfon. 11.4K with 716 metres of ascent, entry on the day.