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Photo Galleries
Our staff and students are always sending great shots from their courses, holidays and expeditions. Whether you want to get a feel for the type of act ivies that go on at Plas y brenin or you'd just like to see some fantastic out door shots, have a look through some of the galleries below and you're sure to find what you are looking for.

If you have photos from your course or holiday at Plas y Brenin that you'd like to share, just email them to news@pyb.co.uk
and we'll post them up on this page.

Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Can't Decide Which Gallery to Look at First? - Try a Random Photo Selection.
This unique random gallery gives you 100 assorted shots from our extensive photo library. What's more, it features a different 100 photos every time you load the page - a great way to catch a glimpse of the wide variety of activities going on at the National Mountain Centre.

Sea Kayaking on the North Wales Coast Sea Kayaking
David Chan shares his shots of his trip kayaking on the North Wales coast

Scottish Winter Mountaineering With Mountain Equipment
Steve Anthony sent us his shots from his IML WInter Training course in the French Alps this January.

Scottish Winter Mountaineering With Mountain Equipment
James Oliver shares his photos from a Scottish Winter Mountaineering week.

Scottish Winter Mountaineering With Mountain Equipment
January's fourteen peaks team pooled all their photos to bring you this huge gallery of this amazing week of winter mountaineering in Snowdonia.

Scottish Winter Mountaineering With Mountain Equipment
Mountain Equipment treated key staff to one of our Scottish Winter Mountaineering courses. Take a look at the amazing conditions they enjoyed.

BCU Level One Coach
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Jeff Toser sent in this collection of photos to give you an insight into what he got up to on his introduction to kayaking week at Plas y Brenin.

BCU Level One Coach
Four Star Sea Preparation
Bob Langley shares his photos from a recent 4 star sea kayak preparation course.

Freestyle Kayaking
European Freesyle Kayak Championships
Pete Catterall lets us take a look at his snapshots from this years European Championships.

ML Training
ML Training
Sean Crane shares his shots from a Summer Mountain Leader Training Course which enjoyed challenging weather conditions.

BCU Level One Coach
BCU/UKCC Level One Coach Award
The all new UKCC/BCU entry level award covers a wide variety of disciplines and craft as Dai Tatwshead's photos of a recent course clearly highlight.

Sea Kayaking on teh North Wales Coast
Lighthouses, Cliffs and Caves
Richard Williams shares a few of his shots from "A Great Weekend" sea kayaking on the coast of Anglesey.

Discover Scrambling
Discover Scrambling
David Whiley sent us these shots from his recent Discover Scrambling Weekend. Unusually challenging conditions for April made for some inspiring photographs and what looks like a truly amazing weekend in the hills.

Kayaking on ice
Introduction to Kayaking For Families
Adam Harmer shares his shots from a great week paddling with the family.

Kayaking on ice
Steep Creekin', Boofs 'n' Drops.
Local photographer Adrian Trendall went along on two recent courses - Steep Creekin and Boofs and Drops. Take a look at how he captured the action in this gallery of stunning action shots.

Kayaking on ice
Rapid Development Clinic (Kayaking)
Two weeks hard work pays off as our RDC paddlers find out just how quickly they've progressed as they tackle some demanding sections of white water. Also featured are some snaps from a hard-earned rest-day on the sea.

Hill walking in Snowdonia
Welsh WInter Hillwalking
Mark Redfern sent in his shots of this week of amazing February weather which resulted in some stunning landscape photography

Alpine Mountaineering Photo
Introduction to Scottish Winter Climbing
Keith Ball lets us take a look at his snaps from a great week in the Scottish mountains

Alpine Mountaineering Photo
Winter Mountain Leader Training Course
Tim Neill shares his photographs from an amazing week of blue skies and perfect snow in the Scottish Mountains.

Kayaking on ice
Breaking the Ice on the Rapid Development Clinic (Kayaking)
On day one of our one-month rapid development clinic for kayakers the team headed out onto the lake only to find it frozen solid. Undeterred they voted to accept the challenge and make their way through (or over) the ice to the river beyond.

Kayaking on watefallsr
Steep Creekin'
Local Photographer Adrian Trendall was on-hand to see our' steep creekers' in action this February. Take a look at Adrian's exciting results here:

Alpine Mountaineering Photo
Winter Mountain Leader Course
A gallery of shots submitted from a Winter Mountain Leader course - February 2008

Alpine Mountaineering Photo
Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust Alpine Mountaineering
A great gallery of photos from these heavily subsidised courses for young climbers.

Canoeing in Canada
Take a look at Rosemary Powell's shots from the 2007 Canoe Expedition to Canada's Mighty 'Missinabi' river .

Scottish Winter Climbing
A gallery of shots from various PYB Scottish winter courses during 2008 along with some great shots of our staff winter climbing on their day off.

Scottish Winter Climbing
A Photo Gallery featuring routes you should have the opportunity to experience on our Scottish Guided Winter Classics week.

Scottish Winter Climbing
Some great shots showing the kind of places you might find yourself on our Scottish Performance Winter Climbing Course

Scottish Winter Climbing
A photo gallery showing what you can expect to get up to on our Introduction to Scottish Winter Climbing Course.

Scottish Winter Moountaineering
A collection of images illustrating what a typical Scottish WInter Mountaineering Experience with Plas y Brenin.

Scottish Winter Hillwalking
A collection of shots showing what you can expect on our Scottish WInter Hillwalking Week.

Rock Climbing in Snowdonia
Photos from Greg Oldridge, a mock student on an MIA Assessment
climbing on the milestone buttress.

Canoeing in Sweden
Canoe Expedition to Sweden's Jamtland
Some great shots that capture the atmosphere on this true wilderness adventure journey. Thanks to Tove, Matt and Rosemary for the photos.

Off Piste Skiing
Sent in by guests on our 2007 ski courses, this collection of shots captures the atmosphere of these unique adventures along with the beautiful scenery.

Freeride Kayak Week
Pete Catterall's shots from an exciting day on this all-action week for young paddlers.



Sea Kayaking in Scotland
Nick Carter shares a selection of his shots from a week spent touring the remote and beautiful Hebridean islands by sea kayak

Sea Level Traversing
John Cousins shows us some photos from a truly memorable day spent Sea Level Traversing on a family multi activity week.

Intermediate Canoeing
Mike Elder shares his shots from a week full of thrills, spills, laughter and fun for the whole family.

Intermediate Canoeing
Keith Ball lets you see exactly what happens on a day out with our Rock Climbing - 'Under Your Own Steam' Week.

Intermediate Canoeing
Open Boat Guru Rosemary Powell shows us her snaps from a week paddling on a an intermediate canoeing course in North Wales.

World Freestyle Kayak Championship
Our resident mountain environment expert Mike Raine shows you a few of the shots he took of the local wildlife on our Mountain Environment Weekend.

World Freestyle Kayak Championship
Team GB Coach and senior instructor at Plas y Brenin, Pete Catterall show us his snaps from this years World Championship in Canada.

Climbing Cracks in North Wales
Rob Ickinger and Mike Raine let us take a peak at their shots from the recent online special - 'The Crack Climbing Masterclass'

Steep Creekin' Kayak Week
Debra Bookbinder shares her exciting holiday snaps from a week-long introduction to White Water kayaking

Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Oliver Thownsend lets us take a look at the superb collection of shots he took on his Compete Navigation Course in January this year.

Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Keith Ball shares his photos from a Scottish Snow and Ice week.

Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Take a look at all the photos from our Scottish Winter courses this year

Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Ben Grange shares his shots from a great Mountain Leader Training Week in February.

Scottish Winter Mountaineering
A few photos from Paul Wheeler and Lee Akeroyd from their Scottish Mountaineering week in February 2007. Featuring the summit of the Ben, and Stob Corrie Nan Lochan.

Steep Creekin' Kayak Week
Local photographic expert Adrain Trendall went along with one of our Steep Creekin courses in search of action. Take a look at the cream of the crop from Adrain's week long vigil.

Canoe and Kayak Expedition Photos
Dai Tatwshed shares his snaps from the International Paddlesport Expedition Symposium.

Canoe and Kayak Expedition Photos
Talented local photographer 'Adrian Trendall' followed the recent Paddlesport Expedition Symposium, compiling a creatively unique photo diary. Take a look at his work here.

Hillwalking in North Wales
Fourteen conquered - Fourteen captured.
P. Burgess shares the great images he captured during February's successful Winter Fourteen Peaks Challenge Week.

Steep Creekin' Kayak Week
Serious Creekin'
Pete Catterall and Ben Lawes let us take a look at these action-packed shots from their Steep Creekin week (February 2007)

Alpine Mountaineering
The Best of Alpine Mountaineering
Phil Dowthwaite shares some awe inspiring shots from a 2006 Alpine Mountaineering Week. Some of the best we've seen.

Fast Track Outdoor Instructor Scheme
Fast Track 'Class Of 2006'
A huge gallery of photos submitted by last years' Fast Track Instructor Scheme' Students featuring some stunning views and scenery.

Welsh Winter Hillwalking
Winter Hillwalking in Wales - January 2007
Simon Colley shares his snaps from a Welsh Winter Hillwalking Week

Scottish Winter Mountaineering
Winter has arrived in Scotland
Martin Chester shows us some very recent shots of 2007's Winter conditions in Scotland.

Hillwalking in North Wales
Snowdonia's Classic Walks
Baggy Richards took his camera into the mountain on Snowdonia on this week of classic walks. Take a look at his snaps here.

Skiing with Plas y Brenin
Ski Touring in Austria with Plas y Brenin
Martin Chester lets us take a look at his shots form a 2006 ski touring course

Steep Kayaking Drops
Boofs and Drops Gallery
Dave Brown shares his photos from the last Boofs and Drops weekend of 2006

Open Canoe Coaching at Plas y Brenin

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey's Coast
Intermediate Sea Kayaking Course
Bob Langley shares his photos from a recent intermediate Sea Kayaking course. With great views from the Anglesey Coast, Menai Straits, Puffin Island and Point Lynas.

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey
Alpine Mountaineering
High up in the Alps, Phil Dowthwaite shares his striking photographs from this Summer's Alpine programme.

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey
Welsh Winter Mountaineering
Mike Raine shares his snaps from a Welsh Winter Mountaineering Course in February this year

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Ben Smith followed Sarah Kettle on her Introduction to Rock Climbing weekend. See the photo diary here.

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey
Canoe Expedition to Temagami 06
The team share their photos from this trip of a lifetime in three individually unforgettable galleries

Alpine Mountaineering Photo
Alpine Apprenticeship
Sarah Crowsley's photo record of last years Benjamin Brabner Alpine Apprenticeship Course.

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey
Canadian White Water Canoe Expedition 06
Returning member of the 'team that tamed the Dumoine', Olive lets us take a look at her shots from the expedition.

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey
Alpine White Water Kayaking
A huge gallery of action shots from our 2006 Alpine White Water programme.

Sea kayaking Around Anglesey
Intromediate Kayaking
During our recent Intromediate Kayak Week the students enjoyed a few special sea journeys in quite amazing weather. Here are a few shots that Rosemary Powell and Ben Lawes took on the course.

Steep Creeking on the River Mawddach
See What our Kayak Coaches Get up to in their Spare Time
On a recent day off several of our kayak coaches found themselves with time to spare and plenty of water around. So they set off for the River Mawddach to have some fun. Here are a few of their photos.

Sea kayaking in Scotland
A Taste of Scotland's Finest
Plas y Brenin kayak coaches Rosemary Powell and Dave Brown share their photos from a recent sea kayaking trip to Scotland.

Rock Climbing in Snowdonia
BMC International Meet 2006
Many of the world's top climbers assemble for a week's rock climbing at Plas y Brenin

Kayaking in North Wales
A Great Week on the Water
Photos from fantastic week's paddling on our White Water Sea and Surf course

Teambuilding at Plas y Brenin
A Raft of Problems
Some shots of a team development event for Drivers Jonas at Plas y Brenin early this year.

Kayaking in Ecuador
Paddling Ecuador
Earlier this year Kayak Coaches Ben Lawes and Pete Catteral, accompanied by editor of Ceufad Vicky Barlow set off to paddle the rivers Ecuador. Here, Ben Lawes shares his photos from their holiday.

Hillwalking in North Wales
Above the Clouds
Instructor Mike Raine's shots from a very special few days in the Welsh Mountains

Kayaking in North Wales
Airtime Special
Kayak Coach Dave Brown shares his shots from an exciting weekend of 'Boofs and Drops'

Canoeing in Canada
Temagami Canoe Expedition 05
A huge gallery of inspiring shots sent in by the team that paddled on our Canoe Expedition to Temagami last year.

Kayak Freestyle World Championships
Freestyle World Championships
Senior Instructor at Plas y Brenin and Team GB Freestyle Coach, Pete Catterell shares his shots from the Freestyle World Championships.

Hillwaking in Snowdonia
Visitor's Photo Gallery
Assorted snaps sent in by visitors on courses at Plas y Brenin .

Kayak Freestyle World ChaThe Duke of Edinburgh visits Plas y Breninmpionships
A Royal Visit
Gallery of photos from the the Duke of Edinburgh's Visit to celebrate Plas y Brenin's 50th Anniversary

Kayak Freestyle World ChaThe Duke of Edinburgh visits Plas y Breninmpionships
Plas y Brenin's 50 Year History
Shots sent in by friends and colleagues involved with Plas y Brenin over the past 50 years.
 


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