Snowdonia Mountain Skills Weekend 2025

Join Running Adventures for a trail running mountain skills weekend in beautiful Snowdonia. For this spectacular trail weekend, we're based in the newly refurbished Capel Tanrallt in the Nantlle Valley, just 10 minutes from Snowdon.

This weekend is aimed at those people who are keen to learn all about trail running in the mountains. Maybe you have a mountain race such at Ultra Trail Snowdonia or Dragons Back Race in the diary, or plan to do one soon? Maybe you want to improve your mountain skills and experience, and learn how to look after yourself in a mountain environment? Maybe you are simply after a fun weekend in the mountains? We will cover everything and give you a weekend to remember. Throughout the weekend, there will be plenty of opportunities to question your host, Matt Buck, about all things mountain and trail running.

During this weekend you will get to experience the best of Snowdonia, steep climbs, scrambling, trackless terrain, high peaks, ridge lines, amazing views, challenging weather (probably) and so much more. You will learn the skills and strategies needed to navigate and move through the mountains quickly and safely. 

IMPORTANT: This weekend includes very rugged terrain, lots of elevation and takes place in an unforgiving environment, we want everyone to be safe. Therefore, this weekend is for more advanced trail runners only, you must have completed a marathon or ultra distance within 6 months of the event, you must be competent on trails and have a good level of fitness. If you are unsure and would like to discuss before registering, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Friday

Meet at 1pm for our first adventure of the weekend, a 5 mile (1936ft elevation) round trip up to the summit of Cnicht.

Check into our accommodation, time to relax.

Dinner and welcome drink.

Short evening presentation - 'Safety in the Mountains' and Q+A.

Saturday

Breakfast.

Time to look at maps, weather and discuss plan for the day.

10 mile'ish (4000ft elevation) adventure along the stunning Nantlle Ridgeline with chance to have a go at navigation.

Return to accommodation and relax.

Dinner.

Sunday

Breakfast.

​Check out of accommodation.

Head to Snowdon for a 8 mile (3414ft elevation) up to the Snowdon summit, using the Cambrian Way Ridge, and the Watkin Path (one of the toughest routes on the mountain).

Return to cars and say our goodbyes.

Itinerary weather dependent and subject to last minute changes without warning.