Snowdonia
Mountain Biking Weekend

Our trips are specially tailored for women.

Research has shown that there is a ‘Confidence Gap’ between men and women, which is very clear when it comes to the world of outdoor adventure! From a young age girls are taught to shy away from risk, leading to less confidence with outdoor pursuits in later life. 

We are here to push comfort zones and build confidence, paving the way for women to live a life of adventure.

Are you ready to meet your wild side?

There are bike shops within a 40-minute drive. If there is a problem with your bike that we can’t fix with our trailside repair skills, then a visit to a shop may be necessary.

Please ensure that you all bring the following:

Your bike! Please make sure it is in good working order and has recently been

• Checked over/serviced.
• Bike specific spares e.g. spare mech hanger, spare brake pads.
• Battery Charger / Extender for your E-Bike.
• Spare inner tube (s) to fit your rims size. Even if you are running tubeless, please bring an inner tube as tyre plugs and boots can fail. It is often way less faff with a group to simply put a new tube in!
• Tyres appropriate for rough terrain where grip is more important than rolling speed!
• We are big fans of Maxxis Minion/High Roller/Assegai EXO or Double Down which offer great grip and durability. Other brands also make fab tyres of course!
• Day pack in which to carry your usual trail tools, lunch, snacks, water and a spare jacket.
• Snack bars/gels/sweets whatever you usually use to snack on during a ride.
• Sandwich/wrap (your usual packed lunch for a good day out).
• Plenty of water to drink during the ride. There will be opportunities to top up while we’re out.
• A warm layer and a waterproof jacket. We will be going out even if it’s wet! This is Snowdonia and it can be deceptively cold up high.
• Helmet, knee pads, gloves, glasses (eye protection). A full-face helmet is not necessary but if you are used to wearing a helmet with a detachable chin bar, this is of course fine.
• Comfortable riding clothes and shoes for 2 days riding. If you ride clipped in, please ensure that your shoes are suitable for walking as there are likely to be short sections of pushing uphill.
• Any personal medication, particularly asthma inhalers.
• Finally, and most importantly… EXCITEMENT, ENTHUSIASM and a BIG SMILE!!!

This trip needs a minimum of 4 participants to run.

For this trip your guides will be:

Kath, Founder and guide of Ride High MTB Coaching

Kath has been an educator both in the mountains and the classroom for over 35 years and has taught, coached and led people of all ages and from all over the world.

Mountain biking is Kath’s main focus and passion. Her skills and experience on a bike have developed through riding extensively in the UK and the Alps, along with trips to Canada, US and Morocco. Due to her ski racing, rock climbing and mountaineering background, Kath offers a unique depth of experience to all those she teaches.

She has raced DH and Enduro in the UK and Europe. Also, events like the Megavalanche and the MaxiAvalanche series in France and Italy. Kath’s claim to fame was coming 2nd to Rachel Atherton (multi world cup and world champs winner) in the Welsh Enduro Champs in Machynlleth in 2017!

Kath’s bikes are: Ibis Ripmo, Nukeproof Reactor and Specialised Levo Expert (E-Bike). Favourite trails are close to home in the Gwydir forest, but also the amazing, alpine trails and ridge lines of the Aosta Valley, Italy.

Kath holds a wealth of outdoor qualifications, including both British Cycling Level 2 and 3 MTB Leadership qualifications, and the British Cycling L2 MTB Coaching qualification.

This weekend is aimed at:

• Women comfortable riding blue-red grade trails, but wanting to feel more confident exploring natural trails beyond the signposted routes. You should be comfortable riding 20-25km and climbing 800m. Note** E-Bikes and Analog are most welcome but do please ensure your bike is well-maintained and in good working order**
• Anyone looking to improve their biking skills on more ‘off-piste’, natural terrain.
• Those who have ever felt stiff or slow after a days riding, and want to learn how to maximise their recovery for the next day (no previous experience of yoga / pilates required!).

Ride High MTB does not supply rental bikes or equipment, but they can be found locally at..

Snowdonia Bikes

Bike Wales

We have no affiliation with either company and this is suggestion only.

As this is the UK the weather can be very unpredictable, even during warmer months. In the event of a weather warning this may mean that plans can change. This may mean taking on an alternative trails. The views mentioned will also be subject to weather conditions. There will always be a plan B!

Personal Insurance should be taken out to attend this trip.

Cover should include personal injury, emergency medical cover, and cancellation cover. The insurance must cover the specific activity you’re taking part in.

95% of those booking through Adventuress in the Wild travel alone. Everybody admits to feeling nervous during their first adventure, but by the end of your trip you’ll feel like you’ve made friends for life. Bonds are formed very quickly on our adventures, and every trip is introvert friendly!

This is Wales! We always expect some rain, so we advise that you come prepared to ride with the correct gear. 

Start: Day 1, 9:30am – Cafe ‘Find Me Cooking’, Unit A1, Yr Hen Stablau, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0AH

End: Day 3 Capel Curig village

For this trip it is highly recommended to come by car as the locations can be a little tricky to reach.

If looking for others Adventuresses who may be interested in this trip, you are able to try posting in our Adventuress Facebook Community Group or the Ride Share Whatsapp group (Contact for info)

Food is not included on this trip.

You will be required to bring packed lunches and snacks with you for our activity days.  

There are pubs and restaurants available for evening meals.

Carrying at least 1-2 litres of water is recommended.

There will be a maximum of 9 Adventuresses on the trip.

An Adventuress Host will be along for the fun