Plas Y Brenin

Don't forget the BMC winter skills lecture is coming up next week. Our bar will be serving good food earlier than usual from 6pm on the day so that your brains are fueled and ready to take in loads of new knowledge when the lecture starts at 7pm. Hope you can make it.

Navigation skills embracing the wintery conditions this weekend and getting unexpected winter skills bonus training! 📷Paul Warnock https://bit.ly/2Nak0fQ

Find your perfect view in Snowdonia this festive season when you book a room at Plas y Brenin.
This winter we're offering 10% off B&B stays when you book your room direct with us using the discount code PYB-AW19. Follow the link below and enter the code when you book.
You could be waking up to views like this from just £45 for a single or £63 for a twin, including breakfast.
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Finally in our list of speaker profiles for Snow and Avalanche Matters this November 15 is Helen Teasdale. Helen will be getting you up to speed on your snow and avalanche knowledge for the International Mountain Leader qualification.
In her workshop, Helen will look at developing your understanding of snow and avalanches and the use of transceivers in relation to the IML. Helen is an IML and WMCI and she works on our summer and winter IML courses training and assessing new l...eaders. She also has stacks of personal ski touring experience and works for Plas y Brenin in Scotland during the winter season.
There are only a handful of tickets left for the day; and don't forget, one CPD point is available for attendance by all MTA, AMI, BAIML and BMG members. https://www.pyb.co.uk/…/snow-and-avalan che-matters-workshop/
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It’s been our absolute pleasure to welcome Tim Hollingsworth OBE, Chief Executive of Sport England to Plas y Brenin, along with Director of Capital Investment Kevin Mills and Leisure Operations and Facilities Lead Steve Welch.
Over the course of their visit, the team enjoyed a full site tour, along with a demonstration of our newly refurbished climbing wall.
They also observed part of a working session between Dan Cook, Mountain Bike Leadership Manager at British Cycling, and members of the Plas y Brenin Instructional team on the development of a new pathway for Mountain Bike Leaders to access the Mountain Bike Coaching pathway, showcasing our role in supporting National Governing Bodies for sport, and in turn helping develop the outdoor sector.

“We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us.” - John Muir
A stunning morning here at Plas y Brenin.

We're looking forward to Dave Evans' workshop at Snow and Avalanche Matters this November 15.
Dave will run through the knowledge and understanding you need to have as a Winter Mountain Leader. He will link in with the Scottish Avalanche Information Service and their 'Be Avalanche Aware' initiative and help you use this information in the most effective way.
Dave is a WMCI and IML, he has worked on our Winter Mountain Leader courses for over a decade and has extensive knowled...ge of the Scottish winter. He is a super keen skier with good knowledge of skiing and climbing all over the world.
There are some tickets still available. Head to our website to find out more. https://www.pyb.co.uk/…/snow-and-avalan che-matters-workshop/
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Plas y Brenin has existed since 1955, with many people passing through our iconic centre – not only discovering the outdoors, but also discovering themselves.
We will soon be sharing huge news about how you can be part of our ongoing story. Stay tuned to find out more...

We're looking for a Director of Learning and Development to ensure that Plas y Brenin continues to deliver a world-class instructional program, and ensure the successful delivery of our ambitious Sport Plan. To find out more about the role, visit https://www.pyb.co.uk/…/director-of-lea rning-and-developme…/

Learn from industry experts about essential snow and avalanche skills. Take a look at our event schedule for the day to get an idea of the breadth of subjects that will be covered when it comes to winter safety. If you or someone you know are planning on heading out onto the winter slopes, this day is for you. You can book on our website by clicking the link below, or by calling 01690 720214 or emailing info@pyb.co.uk https://www.pyb.co.uk/…/snow-and-avalan che-matters-workshop/

Great to see that the winning picture in this year's Royal Meteorological Society's weather photographer or the year was taken in Snowdonia! https://bbc.in/2oBQkSF @RMeSoc

This November 15 Snow and Avalanche Matters kicks-off at Plas y Brenin. We're excited to be welcoming Mammut who will demonstrate how to use transceivers, in separate sessions for beginners and for professionals leading groups. One CPD point will be available for attendance by all MTA, AMI, BAIML and BMG members. There are still tickets left for the day, get yours on our website: https://www.pyb.co.uk/…/snow-and-avalan che-matters-workshop/

A great week ML training in an increasingly wintery Snowdonia. 📷 Rachael Crewsmith https://www.pyb.co.uk/cour…/mountain-le ader-training-summer/

Whether you're planning a winter trip out in Snowdonia, in Scotland or beyond... brushing up on your snow and avalanche skills is always worth it. At this year's Snow and Avalanche Matters workshop, industry experts will get you up to speed, whatever your level of experience.
PYB instructor Matt Stygall will share his knowledge on how to plan a ski tour. You will look at maps and guidebooks and gathering information to help you make the most of the conditions. Thinking about... plan B’s and escape routes.
Matt is a British Mountain Guide and WMCI who has ski toured in lots of interesting places, in addition to this knowledge his enthusiasm for Scottish winter climbing is infectious, he is a big fan of all things winter!
Tickets are going fast!
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We're heading into winter.. are you ready? We're running regular winter skills courses at Plas y Brenin for beginners through to experienced mountaineers. Knowledge is power. https://www.pyb.co.uk/course/welsh-winter -skills/