Meet Jacob
Mountain Craft is the culmination of my time living, working and playing in the mountains of North Wales for the last ten years. I'm lucky enough to live on the edge of Eryri/Snowdonia National Park with my young family & Rufus the cocker spaniel.
Mountain Craft gives me the freedom to offer guided adventures completely bespoke to your needs and aspirations, whilst tapping into my local knowledge and enthusiasm for quiet backwaters.
I absolutely love the hills, mountains and crags of North Wales. I have enjoyed hundreds of days walking, scrambling & climbing - including more than 300 individual unique summits in the region and over 500 climbing routes.
On my days off you can find me eyeing up historical climbing routes on Lliwedd or Tryfan, scrambling up a nameless rocky ridge on the Aran, walking to the summit of a forgotten Welsh foothill with Rufus or in the forest foraging brewing ingredients for my next wild fermented beers, wines & meads.
My personal explorations have taken me walking & climbing - in summer and winter conditions - all over England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland but also internationally to the Alps & Himalayas.
I am a qualified Mountain Leader and Rock Climbing Instructor, these are official Mountain Training qualifications that allow me to instruct and lead the adventures that I offer.
I also have years of experience working in the tourist industry of North Wales and my knowledge of local history, culture, geography and legendary tales add enrichment to my guided days.
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Many of the activities listed online are available to be booked immediately but I can also work with you to provide a completely bespoke programme whether for a company event, family holiday, charity fundraiser or a personal challenge.
