SNOWDONIA 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 Conwy 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 Wales’ 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 Trefriw. As the river winds its way through the beautiful green farmlands framed by mountains you’ll paddle to the historic Conwy Castle 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 adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com s n o w d o n i a - packrafting/ 3 ROUTE MAP Get ready for an adventure 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 River Conwy 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.