PACK-RAFTING ADVENTURE

Highlights

• Brand new pack-rafting and trekking adventure in the heart of Snowdonia • A two-day self-powered journey through the Gwydir Forest and the Valley • Witness the vast night skies with a secluded wild camp in ancient oak woodland • Learn new skills from tarpology to responsible fire making and tips on ultra- light travel and foraging • Experience an epic wilderness weekend in the heart of Snowdonia • Celebrate completing this amazing journey with some fresh local mussels, fish & chips, (or a pint on Conwy quay!) • One night’s camping & pack-raft hire are all included • New safety and wellbeing guidelines are in place for this adventure. www.yourcompany.com 1 WELCOME

Overview

Jump onboard to experience the stunning landscape of Snowdonia National Park. This packraft adventure links up the very best of what North ’ terrain has to offer like nobody else, all in one amazing trip. You will journey from the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed through Gwydir Forest including two lakes before spending a wild night under the stars learning responsible fire starting and camping. Waking to the sound of birds chirping to continue your journey to the valley floor before jumping back onboard your packraft on the river at the quaint village of . As the river winds its way through the beautiful green farmlands framed by mountains you’ll paddle to the historic marking your finish point. Here you will have the chance to celebrate your wilderness weekend by sampling some of Conwy’s famous local mussels, or enjoy some fish & chips or sample a pint on the shorefront whilst peering over to the famous ‘Smallest House in Britain’. This adventure has it all.

You don’t have to be a pro at paddling or camping, just have an adventurous spirit and some gritty determination which will see you conquer this self-powered journey through Snowdonia National Park.

If you have any questions please get in touch by email: [email protected] or call 01492 588 069. We look forward to welcoming you to our home- land of Wales for this brand new adventure. www.yourcompany.com 2 TRIP SUMMARY

Activity: Hiking & packrafting Group size: 6 – 12 people Duration: 2 days & 1 night Level of difficulty: Active days: 2 days Medium/Challenging Distance: Near Betws-y-Coed to Conwy Dates 2020/2021/2022: 2020: September Mileage: Approx 20 miles by boots & boats 2021/22: May to September Cost: Deposit: £75 per person (*2021 & 2022 prices subject to change) Remaining balance: £190 per person

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FIRST LEG: Hike Over a mountain pass and through Gwydir Forest SECOND LEG: Packraft Across two lakes in Gwydir Forest THIRD LEG: Secluded wildcamp Learn tarpology, responsible fire making and outdoor cooking skills and foraging FOURTH LEG: Hike Through Gwydir Forest & Conwy Valley to the village of Trefiw FINAL LEG: Packraft Along the from Trefiw to Conwy Castle adventurousewe.co.uk/www.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ 4 ITINERARY Two boots. One boat. Two days of wilderness living.

THE CHALLENGE – Journey by boots and boat through Snowdonia National Park A fantastic wilderness weekend in Wales as your self powered journey takes you from the mountains to the coast. Hike and packraft through the stunning Snowdonia National Park trekking through forests, paddling across mountain lakes, wild camping in the woods and winding along the picturesque Conwy Valley to finish at the historic Conwy Castle. . EVENING PRIOR DAY 2 We recommend arriving in Betws-y-Coed the night prior to the start of your trip so you Trek and packraft have the chance to meet your crew and your fellow adventurers and attend a trip You’ll awake to the early morning sounds of the woodlands, have a camp breakfast briefing. This is at your own expense allowing you the flexibility to book and have dinner before packing up to be ready for the next exciting leg of your journey. where you wish. It’s a great little village to explore as it’s the gateway to the peaks and lakes of Snowdonia National Park. More info will be provided on booking this trip. Leaving your wild camp in pristine condition, you’ll trek through the woodlands and down to Conwy Valley floor whilst taking in some incredible views of the basin. On DAY 1 reaching the banks of the river at Trefriw, your packraft journey continues as you Trek, packraft and overnight wild camp paddle with the river flow towards Conwy. The valley opens up before you as you leave Your self-powered wilderness adventure begins. the mountains behind. The river becomes an estuary and the changing scenery along Starting in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, your journey begins with trekking over the shoreline will keep you in awe as you paddle towards the finish your epic self a mountain pass before hiking through idyllic woodlands to reach the shores of a powered journey at the World Heritage listed Conwy Castle. This famous castle picturesque upland lake. Setting up your packraft, it’s time to paddle across this continues to dominate the town and the mouth of the Conwy River, as it’s done ever beautiful lake framed by the Gwydir Forest. After a full day of adventure it’s time to set since Edward I first planted it here in the late 13th century. It marks the perfect place to up a wild camp in the secluded setting of an ancient oak woodland. Our expert advice disembark your packraft and the chance to venture into this historic walled town to will ensure you have a comfortable night’s sleep in the great outdoors and learn enjoy some fresh local mussels, fish & chips or even a pint on the quay before being new skills: from tarpology to responsible fire making and outdoor cooking skills as well as transferred back to your starting point at Betws-y-Coed. tips on ultra-light travel and foraging. You’ll be tucked up asleep in plenty of time ready for the following day’s journey. This adventure allows you to experience Snowdonia from a completely unique perspective, away from the crowds and gain real local flavour from the Adventurous We incorporate our ‘leave no trace’ principles including responsible fire lighting, setting Ewe Team who’s hometown is Conwy. up/going to the loo in the wild and ensuring we leave the camp and our surroundings in pristine condition. Included Included Meals: Camp breakfast Meals: Camp dinner Equipment: Single packraft, buoyancy aid and paddle Accommodation: Wild camp (tents and camping equipment provided) Transfer: Return from Conwy to Betws-y-Coed if needed Equipment: Tents, sleeping matts, camping equipment, single packraft, buoyancy aid and paddles (all hygienically cleaned) adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ 5 TRAVEL APP Once signed up, all your trip details and updates will be available through our free travel app, Vamoos. It’s accessible 24/7 and the excitement will build with the countdown to your adventure starts. Plus no more paper, A’ppy days. . TRIP SUMMARY Dates, trip overview

TRIP DETAILS Itinerary, activity details and inclusions

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS Training guide, kit list & exclusive discount codes, meet the team, emergency contact details, safety & wellbeing guidelines

O T H E R I N F O Weather, maps, etc.

www.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com 6 ESSENTIAL INFO The nitty gritty bits for your adventure

Safety & wellbeing Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and wellbeing of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and wellbeing is our top priority and as such we have 01 implemented a new operational procedures focused on safety and strong hygiene practices for all our adventures. The Snowdonia Packrafting Adventure will require preparation as the event is designed to take you out of your every-day comfort zone and achieve something great. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, in-depth risk assessments and risk management systems in place. You’re in safe hands with Adventurous Ewe. adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ 7 Leaders & crew You will be accompanied by certified Adventurous Ewe Leaders for each activity together with a support crew. They’re a friendly Group size bunch with a huge level of care and a great 02 sense of humour. Rest assured they are fully We pride ourselves in small group events to experienced and remote first aid qualified. They minimise the impact on the environment, to will be ultimately responsible for the running of maximise your safety & wellbeing and to the itinerary and the safety of your group. make your experience more authentic. Leaders will carry safety equipment and first aid The minimum group size for event is 6 people kits with them at all times. Please note, these kits and the maximum group size is 12 people. are for emergencies only so please come You are most welcome to join this adventure prepared with your own personal first aid items. as a group of friends, family or colleagues or The Leaders and Crew will also be in constant 03 as a solo traveller. You are also welcome to radio communication with the support vehicle use this trip as a fundraiser for the charity of throughout your adventure. your choice. If you have a group of over 6 people, we would be more than happy to run a private trip for your team, your charity or your Level of difficulty company. Please get in touch for more info. The Snowdonia Packrafting Adventure is graded as ‘Medium/Challenging’. It’s a great introduction to self powered adventures and 04 for those who wish to experience wild camping. Preparation is key to help you get the most Training enjoyment and reward from this adventure. A A bespoke training programme will be good level of fitness, endurance and some provided when join this adventure to help gritty determination will help you conquer you with your preparations. This includes info, each of the activities. A training programme videos and an exclusive discount code for a will be provided to help you reach the start 28 day kettlebell training programme & app line knowing that you're set to enjoy the which is ideal for strength and endurance adventure ahead. 05 training for those short on time. Plus it has Please note, previous packrafting experience great nutritional tips. The more you are is not required for this trip as full instruction and prepared, the more you will enjoy the support will be provided. challenge. Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ journey! 8 Kit and discount codes A full kit list will be provided when you join this adventure together with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code for independent outdoor retailers Joe Brown, The 06 Adventure with purpose Climbers Shop and ashmei athletic apparel where sustainability meets performance. Adventurous Ewe is a Visit Packrafts, paddles & buoyancy aids and Specialist and we also support the vital work camping kit are all provided. Rest assured any of the Snowdonia Society who work tirelessly equipment that we supply will be hygienically to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, cleaned and sanitised and was not used 72 well-managed and enjoyed by all. hours before you use it and will not be used We’ve also teamed up with leading climate for the next 72 hours. change charity Cool Earth and invest a % of 07 our revenue into supporting their critical conservation projects around the world. These partnerships mean that just by joining the flock and taking part in this adventure, you will not only have an incredible experience, but you can do so by knowing you are actively supporting rainforest communities across the globe. Any queries?

Feel free to contact Jim or Sue at:

[email protected] [email protected] call 01492 588 069 or chat to us online via the website.

We’re here to help, support and guide you as much as you need. WHY ADVENTUREOUS EWE

Big adventures, small bootprints Here at Adventurous Ewe we think, talk, love, live and breathe adventure. We create and deliver worldwide adventures, whether they be trailblazing itineraries to remote pockets of the globe or classic bucket list adventures. We’re a friendly family business operating since 2007 with decades of adventure travel experience, knowledge and insight that you can depend on. We’re passionate about igniting your adventurous spirit and achieving the extraordinary in some of the world’s most incredible places. We’re also proud to be the main UK trip supplier for Much Better Adventures. We’re also proud to operate adventures with reason by supporting both local and global environmental charities, the Snowdonia Society and Cool Earth. So by joining the flock for your next trip, experience the feel-good factor that you’re helping the planet through these partnerships. We not only want to make a difference to your life, your experiences and your stories, but to the lives, communities and environments of this awe-inspiring planet. Why join us: ✓ Reconnect and gain a fresh perspective through the lens of adventure ✓ Be bold, be ambitious and experience a trailblazing journey ✓ Feel protected, feel safe and know your wellbeing is our focus ✓ Be part of something bigger and help the environment and local communities grow ✓ Meet the people of the planet and experience their warmth, their courage and their hospitality ✓ Enjoy the whole journey - the support, the new friend-sheeps and great achievements We’re excited to be immersed in your adventure from your very first step. Travel is a force for good, for everyone! All you need is the…. 1. Courage to start 2. Strength to endure 3. Determination to finish! #ewecandoit www.yourcompany.com 10 YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS ADVENTURE SAFETY AND WELLBEING GUIDELINES

Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & crew and the ✓ If there’s a requirement whereby you need to share an enclosed space such as communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is the cabs of vehicles, you should keep the window open for ventilation and you our top priority. We have implemented a range of changes and precautions focused on should be careful to avoid touching your face at all times. On leaving the ensuring strong hygiene practices for all our adventures. This also includes ensuring our enclosed space, wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand suppliers of accommodation and catering have strong hygiene practices in place as well. sanitiser if there are no washing facilities available.

✓ The maximum number of participants will be kept under 10 people per team. ✓ If you are feeling unwell, DO NOT attend the trip. For your own health and the well- being of others, please remain at home and rest until you are well again. ✓ Pre-adventure briefings will be in a digital format for you to view 2 days prior to your trip. ✓ To protect other members of the flock on your adventure, you should also remain ✓ Hand sanitiser will be provided before, during and after your adventure and also carried at home if someone in your household is self-isolating. by the crew. ✓ If you have been travelling overseas in the last 14 days, please DO NOT attend until ✓ Your Leader/s and Crew, who are first aid qualified, will be operating under higher-level further advised. protocols for infection control and patient care. They will wear masks and gloves where appropriate. Friendly reminder:

✓ We will honour social distancing guidelines wherever possible during the adventure. If the ✓ Participants & crew to maintain good hand and personal hygiene. Wash hands 2-metre rule is unable to be maintained, please place yourself side by side, or facing regularly with soap for 20 seconds and or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser before away from each other, rather than face to face if possible. handling food and after being in public spaces and between activities wherever possible. ✓ For any accommodation bookings included as part of your package, if you would prefer a single room / tent please let us know asap and we will make the arrangements for you ✓ Participants and crew to avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth and to cover their dependent on availability. There will be an additional cost for this dependent on the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue or flexed elbow. hotel/tent transport, therefore please get in touch with us for further info at [email protected]. ✓ Participants, Leader/s and Crew to avoid sharing personal items.

✓ Any equipment or hire items such as bikes, helmets, kayaks, buoyancy aids and paddles, Participants, crew and supporter health and safety remains a priority for Adventurous that we supply will be hygienically cleaned and sanitised. Items will not be used 72 hours Ewe, and we will continue to monitor and follow the advice and directions of prior to when you used it and they will not be used for 72 hours after your use. government and health experts. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or call 01492 588 069. Thank-ewe. adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ 11 TOP TIPS

Adventure weekend

• Train in your walking kit in varying weather conditions so you know your kit is both suitable and comfortable for the big day • Have a warm coat for sitting around the campfire whilst wildcamping • Bring some good mozzie repellent, just in case • Bring your own facemask (optional) and hand sanitiser (essential) • Pack your kit inside dry bags • Trekking poles are a great way to provide stability and support your knees whilst hiking • Bring some of your favourite snacks. Remove as much packaging as you can before taking it on your trip (less litter to carry) • Bring your own water bottle and flask that you can refill at the checkpoints & camp and avoid plastic bottles • Look after your feet – blister prevention • Wear your waterproof jacket, trousers and trainers for the packrafting • Most importantly……SMILE AND ENJOY THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE

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Our mission: to harness the power of travel to conserve and protect the world’s precious natural spaces, one epic adventure at a time.

Our goal: to ensure rainforest communities benefit from adventure tourism, and to educate and inspire our flock to help actively support these communities across the planet.

Now more than ever our commitment to maintain our support of one of the leading global climate change charities, Cool Earth and the local protection and sustainability work of the Snowdonia Society, is of utmost importance.

To do this we’ll continue to contribute a % from every booking to Cool Earth and maintain our partnership with the Snowdonia Society. It’s time that we all live in a more responsible world.

This means that not only will you have a fabewelous experience when you travel with Adventurous Ewe, you can do so whilst taking pride in knowing that you are helping support both of these fantastic causes.

For more info please visit: https://www.adventurousewe.co.uk/coolearth- partnership/ COST

Deposit: £75 per person payable on booking

Remaining balance: £190 per person payable 6 weeks prior to start of trip

Please note, if you need to change your booking 60 days or more before the start date you can make flexible date change, subject to availability, without incurring any admin costs. If you need to cancel your booking 60 days or more before the event start date, you will be issued with a credit note to the value of your payment that you can use for another event of your choice, subject to availability.

You are welcome to fundraise for a charity of your choice if you wish to do so. All sponsorship monies are to be sent directly to your chosen charity.

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INCLUDED CAN BE ADDED AT AN ADDITIONAL COST Pre-trip: • Accommodation in Betws-y-Coed the night prior to the start of • Personalised trip support in the lead up to your adventure weekend your trip from Adventurous Ewe • Accommodation in either Conwy or Betws-y-Coed on the night of • Discount on personal kit from Joe Brown, The Climber’s Shop and completing your adventure ashmei athletic apparel both in shop and online • Trip info supplied via mobile travel app, Vamoos, containing all the info NOT INCLUDED you need to know before your trip • Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List • Digital trip briefing sent before your arrival in Snowdonia • Lunch • Public liability insurance • Getting to the start and from the finish of the trip in Betws-y-Coed • Risk assessment and emergency management planning. • Personal spending money • Any costs incurred with leaving the trip early ie. accommodation, During your trip: change in travel arrangements ie. train tickets or flights, etc. • Mountain Leaders and Packraft Instructors • Single packrafts, paddles and buoyancy aids • Packraft briefing, instruction & support on the paddling journey • You are welcome to bring your own sleeping mat, eating tools • Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid (bowl, plate and utensils/spork if you wish) supplies • Entrance permission to national parks • One night’s wild camp in two person tent • Tents, sleeping mat and cooking kit for overnight wild camp • Choice of camp meals for dinner and breakfast • 1 x breakfast and 1 x dinner • All logistical management and equipment transfers • All trip management and hygienic cleaning procedures of equipment before, during and post trip. adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ 15 KIT LIST Good quality, durable kit could mean the difference between a fantastic event and an uncomfortable one. This is a list of recommended kit to take on your adventure.

CLOTHING FOOTWEAR ADDITIONAL ITEMS ❑ Waterproofs - breathable waterproof jacket that has a ❑ Hiking boots – well-worn in with ankle support and ❑ Hand sanitiser (essential) good hood. Waterproof over-trousers – it is waterproof for the trek ❑ Face mask (optional) recommended that they have a long/full length zip so ❑ Trainers – for camp and paddling legs ❑ Sunscreen and lip block – SPF40 as a minimum you can put them on whilst still wearing boots. Both of ❑ Socks – hiking socks and spare pair ❑ Camera – enclose in a dry bag these items are essential ❑ Toiletries – including biodegradable toilet roll & ❑ Base layers – preferably a synthetic wicking layer with a BAGS disposable bag (for toilet paper rubbish on the trek long-sleeved top. Ideal for sleep-wear ❑ Overnight bag – which you can leave any items of if needed) ❑ Fleece Jacket or Wind-stopper clothing that you do not need during your journey. ❑ Towel – small travel towel ❑ Warm jacket for evening around campfire This will be in the support vehicle but will not be ❑ Personal First Aid - please bring any personal ❑ Trousers - fleece or synthetic / nylon or polyester. Zip off accessible during your trip medication plus paracetamol, ibuprofen, trousers are ideal. Avoid cotton they absorb moisture ❑ Daypack – 25 - 30 litre rucksack to carry your kit electrolytes, rehydration sachets, antibacterial easily and thereby have a cooling effect required on the trek. A rucksack liner/dry bag is hand gel and plasters/Compeed blister pads, zinc ❑ Wicking t-shirts for trekking and paddling recommended oxide or Rock tape, etc. ❑ Headwear - warm woolly hat and cap/sunhat EQUIPMENT ❑ Gloves - a pair of wind stopper gloves are ideal NICE TO HAVE ❑ Buff or bandana – for the cold and sun protection ❑ Water bottle – (essential) 2-3 litre capacity or a ❑ Favourite snacks, both sweet and savoury ❑ Casual clothes for the evenings and travel platypus / camelbak system ❑ Thermos – (optional) if you wish to take a hot drink ❑ Electrolytes ❑ Sleeping bag – minimum of a season 2 for cooler ❑ Duct tape for emergency repairs – (wrap some evenings in spring/summer, temperatures from around your trekking pole or water bottle rather around 0 to 5°C than carrying a whole roll) ❑ Head torch & spare batteries ❑ Spare clothes for casual wear which can be left in ❑ Sunglasses – strong UVA/UVB protection preferable the support vehicle. This is not accessible during ❑ Camping equipment – sleeping mat, bowl/plate, your trip utensil/spork (these are provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer) adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ 16 EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODES

To help you get the very best from your Adventurous Ewe Triple Challenge we have teamed up with independent UK outdoor specialists:

Joe Brown and The Climber Shop who are kindly offering any members of our flock a 10% discount* in either Joe Brown / The Climbers Shops or online at https://www.climbers-shop.com/

Ashmei who produce sustainable high performance sporting apparel. https://ashmei.com/

Exclusive discount codes will be provided when you sign up for this adventure.

For more info please visit: https://www.adventurousewe.co.uk/training-kit/ We not only want to make a difference to your life, your experiences and your stories, but to the lives, communities ADVENTUROUS and environments of this awe-inspiring planet. • We believe in epic goals, trailblazing adventures and pushing boundaries EWE • We cheer, salute and support every person stepping outside their comfort zone • We celebrate the things that make us different and doing things that make a difference Big Adventures, Small B o o t p r i n t s • We dream big, aim high, inspire others and believe #ewecandoit E S T 2 0 0 7 CONTACT US

For any further info or any questions, please feel free to contact us at:

01492 588 069

[email protected] [email protected]

Online chat on our website at https://www.adventurousewe.co.uk/

@Adventurous Ewe We look forward to welcoming you to the spectacular Snowdonia National Park for this brand new adventure.

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